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March 2008

Beautiful Works Right at Your Fingertips
by Maria F. Aldana
If you don't live close to an art museum, there is another alternative to viewing past and present collections. Visiting an art museum online can be as educational as actually...READ MORE

Spring Cleaning Without the Wheeze
by WiredBerries Editors
Dust, dirt and allergens tend to collect over the winter months, causing a potentially dangerous build up of unhealthy allergy and asthma triggers in your home. To avoid hay fever...READ MORE

Basically, You Need to Be Alone
by Maria F. Aldana
For some, being alone makes them feel like they have no friends, no life, and no responsibilities. Staying busy surrounded by other people gives them a sense of purpose. Although...READ MORE

Take a Break
by Maria F. Aldana
According to a survey done for Expedia.com, more than one-third of the country's working adults aged 18 and up chose not to take all of their allotted vacation time last...READ MORE

Don't Eat That!
by WiredBerries Editors
Wondering which foods are the worst in America? Need one more reason to avoid the Cinnabon stand? The New York Times recently offered highlights from "Eat This, Not That!" by...READ MORE

2 Weeks Is All It Takes
by WiredBerries Editors
According to a HealthDay report, a Danish study has found that dropping your average daily activity level increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and premature death. We're not talking...READ MORE

Tai One On
by WiredBerries Editors
A few years ago, I agreed to take a Tai Chi class with my parents. As I predicted, I was the youngest one in the class by a few decades....READ MORE

Totally Baked
by WiredBerries Editors
Heading to the beach for a week or two this month? Finally taking that ski vacation? Don't forget to pack the sunscreen! The Sun Safety Alliance offers the bare facts...READ MORE

Tea Totaled
by WiredBerries Editors
Green tea can save the world! Or so it seems from all the press this beverage has recently been receiving. But is there scientific evidence to support all the hype?...READ MORE

Who's the Fairest of Them All?
by WiredBerries Editors
You're your own worst critic and your best friends' biggest cheerleader. So why not turn some of that enthusiasm toward the cute chica in the mirror? MedicineNet.com offers six ways...READ MORE

A Bit of Good Luck to Ya
by WiredBerries Editors
St. Patrick's Day is steeped in tradition and offers a chance to gain a little good luck, a bit of a blessing, and some nutrition to offset the effects of...READ MORE

Being Taller Makes You Closer to the Sun?
by WiredBerries Editors
According to the International Journal of Cancer, tall women are more likely than shorter women to develop melanoma. In addition, weight gain is a risk factor. However, it's not clear...READ MORE

You Smell Like a Brewery
by WiredBerries Editors
After much goading, a friend recently revealed that she uses a beer wash to get shiny hair. Surprised that my hip and modern friend relied on such an old-fashioned beauty...READ MORE

Skip the Sunscreen?
by WiredBerries Editors
Head outdoors without lathering on the sunscreen? Never! Well, maybe. Healthywomen.org reports that skipping sunscreen for brief periods of time can be good for you. The reason: sunshine stimulates your...READ MORE

Best Foods for Dieters
by WiredBerries Editors
Trying to turn over a new leaf for Spring? Rather than starve yourself only to regain later, consider making small changes in your diet to help ease your way to...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (1)

Get Some Rest!
by WiredBerries Editors
The National Sleep Foundation recently released a new Sleep in America poll that reveals some pretty scary statistics about sleep habits in the U.S.:...READ MORE

A Little Luxury
by WiredBerries Editors
Life is too short to wait for special occasions to treat yourself! Take time often to enjoy a little luxury - it is those moments that make life a joy:...READ MORE

Avoiding Airport Fast Food
by WiredBerries Editors
The chances that you'll be stuck enduring a delay at the airport this Spring Break are pretty good. To avoid passing the time with a gut-ache-inducing greasy fast food meal...READ MORE

Fantastic Flaxseeds
by WiredBerries Editors
Flaxseeds are showing up in everything these days. But are they really as healthy as they're touted to be? These nutty-flavored seeds are consumed whole, ground, and as oil, and...READ MORE

Another Reason to Eat Like You're Mediterranean
by WiredBerries Editors
Raise a glass of red wine to the delicious Mediterranean diet! According to Science Daily, research involving almost 2000 subjects in NYC revealed that following a Mediterranean diet greatly lowers...READ MORE

Quick and Easy Tension Tamers
by WiredBerries Editors
With all the chaos surrounding us, it can be difficult to keep stress at bay. If you feel tension starting to creep in, try one of these quick stress-fighting exercises...READ MORE

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