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Pass the Pepper, Lose the Fat

Pass the Pepper, Lose the Fat

Ui-Hyun Park, PhD | June 30, 2014

Piper nigrum Linne, the plant that gives us black pepper, has been used in Eastern medicine for centuries to reduce…

Delicious Spice Rubs (and Burger Mix-Ins)

Delicious Spice Rubs (and Burger Mix-Ins)

Linda Gassenheimer | June 30, 2014

Spice rubs and mixes are an easy way to add wonderful flavor to foods. They can be made in advance…

Is Your Head Where It Should Be?

Is Your Head Where It Should Be?

Steven Weiniger, DC | June 30, 2014

You almost certainly have this posture problem. Here’s how to fix it… Are you part of the poor-posture epidemic? It's…

Six Things Never to Say to a Police Officer During a Traffic Stop
Automotive

Six Things Never to Say to a Police Officer During a Traffic Stop

Steve Pomper | June 30, 2014

Motorists rarely talk their way out of traffic tickets -- but they do sometimes talk their way into them. They…

Minor Traffic Tickets Have Big Hidden Costs

Minor Traffic Tickets Have Big Hidden Costs

Laura Adams | June 30, 2014

Most people know that serious violations such as drunk driving can cause insurance premiums to rise. But relatively minor moving…

Don’t Let Your Computer Ruin Your Posture
Exercise & Fitness

Don’t Let Your Computer Ruin Your Posture

Gregory Thielman, PT, EdD | June 30, 2014

Sitting at my desk at the end of a long workday, I caught sight of myself in a mirror --…

When Trip Insurance Makes Sense…
Travel

When Trip Insurance Makes Sense…

Anne Banas | June 30, 2014

Should you bet that your expensive trip will come off without a hitch? Unforeseen events sometimes cause costly trips to…

A Nice Hotel Room for Only How Much?!

A Nice Hotel Room for Only How Much?!

Pauline Frommer | June 30, 2014

Best Budget Hotel Chains in the US and Europe The trouble with truly budget hotel chains is that travelers don’t…

Spring Break for Grown-Ups…3 Ways to Save

Spring Break for Grown-Ups…3 Ways to Save

Pauline Frommer | June 30, 2014

Does any vacation period have a more salacious reputation than spring break? But you don’t have to “go wild” to…

Beware the New Frequent-Flier Rules

Beware the New Frequent-Flier Rules

George Hobica | June 30, 2014

How to Get the Most for Your Miles Now Airlines are altering rules for frequent-flier programs—to the detriment of many…

You Can Find a Great Vacation Rental Online

You Can Find a Great Vacation Rental Online

Pauline Frommer | June 30, 2014

A Travel Insider Tells How Imagine spending your vacation in a two-bedroom luxury apartment on the Thames in London for…

Cruises…3 Ways to Save

Cruises…3 Ways to Save

Pauline Frommer | June 30, 2014

With nightly rates dropping to as little as $60 per person, booking an economical cruise would seem to be as…

Last-Minute Travel…3 Ways to Save
Travel

Last-Minute Travel…3 Ways to Save

Pauline Frommer | June 30, 2014

Sometimes it pays to procrastinate. You can get some great last-minute travel deals… 1. Follow the deals: Never considered Iceland,…

Homeless Retirement: Travel the World
Retirement Living

Homeless Retirement: Travel the World

Lynne and Tim Martin | June 30, 2014

How Lynne & Tim Martin Did It How would you like to make the world your retirement home? Lynne and…

Hungry Girl’s Low-Cal Party Favorites

Hungry Girl’s Low-Cal Party Favorites

Lisa Lillien | June 30, 2014

Party snacks don’t have to be loaded with calories to be tasty. Lisa Lillien has made sure of that. Her…