October 25, 2011 in Home and Garden
Approximately every three hours a home fire death occurs somewhere in the nation, according to the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Take action now to make sure your home is safer, and that your family knows what to do in case a fire does break out....
October 25, 2011 in Food, Holiday Treats
Ingredients 1 bag Milky Way® Brand Fun Size Bars 1 bag Twix® Brand Caramel Cookie Bars Fun Size® 1 bag M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Mini Baking Bits 1 box (22.5-ounce) your favorite brownie mix 12 cups chocolate cookie crumbs 1 can (16-ounce) chocolate frosting 1 can (16-ounce) vanilla frosting Preparation Prepare brownie mix according to box ...
October 24, 2011 in Food
(Family Features) Make no bones about it – Halloween is all about having some spine-tingling fun. This year, why not share the scare by hosting a Trick-or-Treat party for school friends or even the neighborhood? With these tips and ideas, you can throw a monster bash on a budget that’s not frightening at all. Set ...
October 24, 2011 in Heartburn
Which over-the-counter medications can I use to treat heartburn? There are three kinds of over-the-counter medications that can be used to treat heartburn: antacids, H2 blockers, and proton-pump inhibitors. How can I use antacids to treat heartburn? Antacids treat heartburn by neutralizing gastric acid. Their onset of action is very rapid (10 minutes or so), ...
October 23, 2011 in Asthma
Almost 70% of asthmatics whose asthma is out of control actually believe their asthma is completely or well controlled. Not realizing your asthma is out of control may increase your risk for severe attacks. Is your asthma controlled? If you are using your short-acting or “rescue” inhaler more than twice a week, your asthma may ...
October 21, 2011 in Sleep Disorders
How can I treat insomnia without medications? The first step toward treating insomnia is improving your sleeping habits. Many cases of insomnia are actually caused by poor sleeping habits. Consider the following tips: Avoid caffeine, tobacco and alcohol. It can take up to 8 hours for the effects of caffeine to wear off. Although alcohol ...
October 19, 2011 in Allergies
If you are allergic to outdoor pollen or mold, it can be very difficult to avoid these allergens as they are easily spread by the wind. Researchers have actually collected ragweed pollen 400 miles out at sea and 2 miles high in the air. However, you can reduce your symptoms by trying to minimize your ...
October 13, 2011 in Bone & Joint, Featured
Lifestyle modifications that may relieve joint discomfort and help control your symptoms include: Keeping an arthritis journal: Your journal should keep track of your symptoms (like duration of joint pain and what caused the pain). The arthritis journal will help keep your doctor informed of changes in your arthritis so that he or she can ...
October 11, 2011 in Lifestyle
Susan was a 46-year-old mother of two and businesswoman when she was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma, the deadliest and most aggressive form of skin cancer....
October 11, 2011 in Home and Garden
Shorter days and cooler nights mean more time spent indoors. For many Americans, this is the perfect season to take simple steps toward a cleaner and more efficient home. ...
