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Alcohol and your heart: What you should know
Over the past several years we’ve heard a lot about the heart-healthy benefits of alcohol, but that doesn’t mean a green light when it comes to overindulging in beer, wine and spirits. Moderation is...
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Four Loko label gets a makeover
Four Loko cans are getting a makeover, although this sort of makeover is about complying with the demands of the Federal Trade Commission, not aesthetics. Four Loko cans will look different in the near...
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Hanson launching MMMHop beer brand
Before the Jonas Brothers, there was Hanson! The brothers who founded the '90s boy band are all grown-up and breaking into the beer business. The Hansons' newly-minted beverage brand MMMHop IPA will...
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How to deal: Teenage drinking
Most adults will admit to having their first drink before age 21 and many kids these days experiment with alcohol in their early teens. Be prepared for the possibility that your teen may be drinking...
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How to talk to your kids about substance abuse
Your kids may not have grown up with Whitney Houston's music, but they know who she is following news of her tragic death. You can't turn on the news without hearing about her history of substance...
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Raise a glass: Alcohol may improve bone health
A recent study reveals that moderate alcohol, as part of a healthy lifestyle, may help slow bone loss. This is good news for older women, but not for younger women who are still building bones. Read...
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Do as I say, not as I do
The day will come when your child will ask you, “Did you ever do drugs?” or “Did you get drunk in high school?” Will your response be to deny, deny, deny? Find out when honesty is the best policy and...
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Teen girls and binge drinking: A dangerous mix
We’ve all had the discussions with our teens about underage drinking, yet alcohol is readily available to teens. For many teen girls, it has become the most important component of their social life....
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How to keep teens safe on New Year's Eve
According to a survey conducted by Liberty Mutual and Students Against Destructive Decisions , 49 percent of teens view New Year's Eve as a very dangerous or extremely dangerous day to drive. Yet...
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My kids are driving me to drink
Parenting is a seriously stressful occupation that can push moms to their limits on a daily basis. Some learn to handle the stress in healthy ways, but others may find themselves turning to alcohol....
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A British study suggests that light drinking while pregnant doesn't harm child development.
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Starbucks to offer beer and wine at select stores
It's Friday night. You're ready for a few cocktails, so you meet your friends at the corner Starbucks. Wait, what? We said cocktails, not coffee. Well, if their experiment goes as planned, you'll be...
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Getting help with alcohol issues
If this situation is affecting you in some way, it can be hard to know what to do. First, you need to know who needs the help. If it's your child, you may spend time wondering where you went wrong --...
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Are you sending mixed messages about alcohol?
It's too simplistic to say that a "mixed message" about alcohol is telling your kids not to drink while sipping a martini. It's a set of behaviors you demonstrate and talk about. It's being honest...
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Teens and alcohol
Why do parents permit their children to break the law and put themselves in harm's way? To keep them safe, they say. "I want them to call me if they've been drinking." Jackie is very open with her...
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SIDS deaths peak on New Year’s Day
Researchers at UC San Diego looked at 130,000 SIDS cases from 1973-2006 and found a disturbing trend: SIDS deaths peak on New Year's Day. The researchers speculate it is because the parents and/or...
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Tonight's Dinner: Salmon Cassis
Some of my favorite recipes have been family recipes. You know, the ones that have been passed around to family members for years. Some of my best desserts and dinners come from these recipes. Well,...
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How to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol
Learn how to initiate conversations and speak candidly to your children to help prevent your kids from getting involved with drugs and alcohol now and in the future. Step 1: Start early From the time...
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How to make a pink grapefruit mojito
Summer cocktails How to... make a pink grapefruit mojito In need of a mouth-watering getaway? Dive into this pink grapefruit mojito that will set your taste buds sailing off into the sunset. Drink...
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How to make a basil mint mojito
Summer cocktails How to...Make a basil mint mojito Need a summer pick-me-up? Try this simple basil and mint mojito recipe. This drink is a sure way to cool down those hot days by the pool or indoors....
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