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Beware Of Reusable Bag Contamination

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Cloth grocery bags are more environmentally friendly, but are there potential sanitary issues with reusable cloth grocery bags? As you might guess, any time you reuse something related to food, the risk of cross-contamination is present. The Canadian Environment and Plastics Industry commissioned a study to determine the presence of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in
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Does Eating Comfort Food Reduce Stress?

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Some people consider a casserole as “comfort food.” Brian Wansink and associates at Cornell University have defined comfort foods as those foods “whose consumption evokes a psychologically comfortable and pleasurable state for a person.” What’s your comfort food? Some may seek comfort in the familiarity of their favourite childhood casserole. Others may seek out cake,
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Plants Reduce Indoor Pollution

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R esearch by scientists has found that houseplants can reduce pollution levels dramatically by cleaning indoor air. T he World Health Organization reported in 2002 that harmful indoor pollutants represent a serious health problem that is responsible for some 1.6 million deaths every year. “The indoor air quality is compromised by VOCs (volatile organic compounds)
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TV May Prompt Overeating

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Researchers have shown that people who watch TV for two or more hours per day are more likely to be overweight. Sitting on a couch does not burn a lot of calories. When your mind is preoccupied, you may be munching more than you realize, too. If part of your plan for the new year
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Health And Safety Gift Ideas

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Here are a few possibilities for health-and safety-promoting gifts that won’t break your budget. Most of these ideas are from $10 to $20. Food thermometer: These internal temperature-measuring devices are easy to use and don’t take up a lot of drawer space. Only five per cent of cooks regularly use a thermometer, although many people
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You Can Control Holiday Spending

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Don’t let holiday spending overwhelm you. Prepare a holiday budget using realistic expenditures and stick to it, advises Debra Pankow, North Dakota State University Extension Service family economics specialist. Some financial planners recommend spending no more than 1.5 per cent of your annual income. For families with an annual take-home income of $50,000, that means
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Treat Your Body As Well As You Do Your Vehicle

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Just like our vehicles, we need to do a little maintenance on our bodies. As with cars, we need good fuel to keep ourselves running efficiently. For us, “premium” fuel includes whole grains, lean protein, calcium-rich, low-fat dairy, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Take care of your “engine.” Obesity, poor diet, smoking, lack of
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Mouldy Corn Creates Respiratory Health Hazard

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Anyone harvesting, drying or handling mouldy corn should use respiratory protection, according to Ken Hellevang, agricultural engineer with the North Dakota State University Extension Service. The body has natural defence mechanisms, such as coughing and sneezing, that help prevent dust and other particles from entering the lungs. However, the microscopic spores that moulds produce often
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Adequate Sleep Important For Health

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Diet and exercise often are touted as ways to maintain or improve our health. Sometimes, however, people don’t give adequate sleep its due attention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults need seven to nine hours of sleep per day. Adolescents need 8.5 to nine hours of sleep. Children ages five
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Grain Bins Can Be Dangerous

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Safety is vital when working around grain, says North Dakota State University Extension Service agr icul tural engineer Ken Hellevang. One potential safety hazard is ice accumulation on grain dryer fans. That can lead to imbalance and vibration. Fans disintegrated during the 2008-09 harvest because of ice buildup. Hellevang recommends producers monitor fans for ice

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