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Best to avoid those cheap weight-loss gimmicks

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Dear Heloise: I’m tired of all the scam ads I see for weight-loss gimmicks on TV, on my computer and in magazines. Someone is always selling some “cure” for those of us who need to drop some weight. It all comes down to some product they’re trying to sell ... a pill or a cream. One company swears that their earrings help people to lose weight. These are nothing but scams that desperate people tell themselves they need. So many people buy the item that’s supposed to help them lose weight, but needless to say, the only thing losing weight is their wallet. The scammers make it ...

Pregnant woman gets diagnosed with defect after heart attack

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DEAR DR. ROACH: We just learned that a 30-year-old woman who was six weeks pregnant with twins had a heart attack during a spin class and is now lying in a coma in the hospital. The woman was then diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Other than insurance companies balking at paying for imaging, is there any medical reason for OB-GYNs not to schedule such a test for women with a family history of cardiac problems? –– A.S.E. ANSWER: I couldn’t find the news story that you are referring to, but congenital heart disease in adults that leads to heart attacks is quite rare, but ...

Stepmother’s advice for getting along with your ‘new family’

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Dear Annie: I have two adult children who are married to great people; they both have wonderful jobs and beautiful children, who I just adore. So, what’s the problem? They believe they have all the answers and that Mom (me) is an idiot! They don’t outright say it, but their actions and comments suggest it. They believe they are successful despite me, not because of me. They have actually said that. I chose to be a stay-at-home mom who gave up a career to be there for her children. I educated them, loved them, clothed them, fed them, nursed them, played with them, laughed with them, ...

Serving flavorful, sustainable seafood

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Family Features Whether seafood night at your house means sauteed shrimp, baked fish or anything in between, it’s an exciting excuse to bring the family together for favorite meals. Delicious recipes abound when seafood is on the menu. However, this is no longer your grandparents’ seafood. Today, more than half of all seafood consumed in the U.S. is farm-raised - a practice known as aquaculture. While the industry has made strides throughout the last few decades, from increasingly sustainable farming practices to technological advancements that can help feed a growing population, ...

Stay warm with a hot breakfast

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By Bev Kauffman Hello from the kitchen and welcome November! Seems like this year has moved at a very fast pace. The mornings are cool and crisp and the campfires and sweatshirts are a must. We enjoy hot breakfasts this time of year so I’m sharing a few of the recipes of breakfast foods we like. I’m also sharing a breakfast recipe from my Aunt Bessie. Remember that a recipe shared is always passed on to another generation. My recipes include granola cereal and vegetable juice. Stay warm and be kind. Granola cereal 6 cups quick oats 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup coconut 1/4 ...

Elevate your tailgate with these easy-to-make recipes

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Family Features Concoct a winning game plan, gather the parking lot games and call the biggest fans you know — it’s tailgating season. This year, before you root on your favorite team, make sure your pregame party matches the intensity of the fourth quarter with recipes that really fire up the crowd. For a pregame meal that gives diehards the energy they’ll need to stay on their feet, turn to easy-to-prepare Kielbasa and Veggie Kebabs. This tailgate-friendly recipe relies on smoked pork sausage from Coleman Natural Foods that’s blended with flavorful spices, naturally cured ...