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Foods We Love: Cilantro

Cilantro seems to be a love or hate type of herb. I personally love it and find it refreshing and delicious, though according to a study by Charles J. Wysocki of the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, some people are genetically inclined to dislike it. In fact, some who have this...

Raising Daughters, Razing Cancer

I've always taken issue with those who've labeled cancer largely a lifestyle disease borne of poor choices, like a diet full of fatty foods. My reading of the evidence strongly suggests that the majority of cancer cases in the western world are caused by environmental factors largely beyond...

The 12 Ways of Christmas

No matter what holidays you're celebrating this season, the odds are good that there'll be a few extra lights, a party or two, many mysterious parcels, and lots of garbage bags. And that's just for starters. Fun for us, but perhaps not so much for the environment. Here are 12 ways to...

Toy Story: Playing It Safe for the Holidays

What's the hot toy trend this season? In our house, it's no toys at all. We're passing out of Tweendom and the best gifts now come with tailored pockets and USB cords. For the first time, Ye Olde Toy Shoppe isn't on our holiday itinerary. That's a relief because a new report...

Clean Hands, Healthier World

I can still hear my mother asking, "Did you wash your hands before dinner?" And to this day, the habit has stuck. Turns out, her ages-old advice is more important today than ever before. December is National Handwashing Awareness Month and with colds and flu lurking around every corner,...