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Sports & Recreation > Biking The benefits of cycling: 1 of 16
Looking for a way to save money on gas and improve health simultaneously? Cycling for transportation or pleasure can improve health, help manage weight, and save money. You need no special skills to ride a bike, age is not a factor, and no license is required. Anyone can ride a bike and reap health benefits. Bike riding i... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Tips for living a frugal lifestyle: 4 of 49
Are you searching for tips to living a frugal lifestyle in today's tight economy? As the nation's economic state worsens, most people are feeling the impact of scaling-down. Here are some easy-to-implement cost-cutting measures to reduce expenses and save money.GroceriesGrow your own food, even if there is little gardening sp... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Your guide to the farmer's market: 1 of 10
Did you know the average grocery item travels over 1500 miles to get to your plate?" - Eating Sustainably in the UI Community. When you buy local sustainably grown food, it travels fewer miles and benefits the environment by cutting greenhouse gases and ozone depletion. Spring - Summer Best Buys Spring and early summer fr... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2009: 3 of 19
Fresh breath of air or urban and edgy, these are the countless faces of designer creations for spring and summer 2009. Hot trends for the spring and summer fashion scene 2009 include bold colors, updated versions of classic garments, striking jewelry options, and flirty shoes.Flamboyant camisoles or shells in fashion flash co... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving tips: How to save money on home beauty products: 2 of 12
Depressed by the cost of cosmetics and skin care products? Make your own beauty products and save money, help the environment, and reduce your exposure to chemicals and preservatives. The leaves of aloe vera plants contain a renewable supply of one of nature's finest skin moisturizers; the gel inside the leaves contains m... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips How to lose belly fat fast: 2 of 11
How to lose belly fat fast. Tired of fighting the battle of the belly bulge? Learn how to flatten it now!Belly fat removal is an elusive and tough goal for many individuals. Most people who are fighting the battle of the bulge have had very little success with reducing belly fat. Women may find it especially difficult. Here a... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Eggs & Dairy Products The benefits of yogurt: 2 of 11
Yogurt is a value-priced food that offers various health benefits, so you get more for your money. Yogurt provides benefits for diet, nutrition, and health. According to Medicine Net.com, "The first record of possible health benefits from yogurt was in the 1500s. The Sultan of the Ottoman Empire sent his doctor with a satc... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Diet-smart protein: 2 of 9
Why is including high protein foods a smart diet move? Research shows meal plans focused on protein dense food helps people: Lose fat Lower cholesterol levels Stabilize blood sugar levels Satisfy appetite Curb cravings Donald K. Layman, professor of nutrition at the Univers... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) The benefits of avocados: 17 of 75
Have you been avoiding the avocado, because of a misconception that because of the high fat content, it must be bad for your health? These beautiful green fruits with the buttery, nutty taste are actually a powerhouse of nutrition that offers many dietary health benefits. Think of it as eating your vitamins - much tastier tha... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings Job security with companies: 2 of 8
The best way to have job security with companies in a tight economy is to analyze your skills, work ethics and personality. Set down with a pad and pen and start listing all your marketable skills. Be open minded and creative. Include skills that you may not have used for years. Remember selling popcorn as a Boy Scout? Dust o... More..