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01/17/2008 |
Chow Line: Focus on folate for health, not the blues (for 1/27/08) |
I've heard that taking folate can help combat depression. Is that true? |
Martha Filipic |
Robert Disilvestro |
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10/13/2005 |
Family Fundamentals: Bankruptcy Still an Option Even Under New Rules (for October 2005) |
I was laid off last week and have no prospects yet. Iââ¬â¢ve heard the bankruptcy laws have changed. If I canââ¬â¢t get ahead soon, will I still be able to file?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharon Seiling |
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07/08/2010 |
Professor Honored for Global Commitment |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- On his way home from work every evening, Herbert Ockerman makes it a habit to stop at three outlets of Half-Price Books to purchase textbooks, literature or "anything that would fit into a school or university library."
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Martha Filipic |
Herb Ockerman |
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10/02/2012 |
Study: An Apple a Day Lowers Level of Blood Chemical Linked to Hardening of the Arteries |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Eating an apple a day might in fact help keep the cardiologist away, new research suggests. In a study of healthy, middle-aged adults, consumption of one apple a day for four weeks lowered by 40 percent blood levels of a substance linked to hardening of the arteries.
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Martha Filipic |
Robert DiSilvestro |
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06/18/2012 |
Family Fundamentals: Help new parents feel more confident in selves (June 2012) |
My son and daughter-in-law are expecting their first baby. They seem to be focusing on preparing the nursery and stocking up on baby clothes, but I’m concerned they don’t seem to appreciate what it takes to be a good parent. How can I help them prepare for parenting?
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
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10/25/2011 |
Researchers Tackle Safety Issues with Leafy Greens |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Leafy green vegetables, power-packed with nutrients, are a growing part of the average American diet. Yet in 2009, leafy greens also made the Center for Science in the Public Interest's "Top 10 Most Dangerous Foods." Here's what Ohio State researchers are doing to help.
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Martha Filipic |
Sudhir Sastry, Gonul Kaletunc, Ahmed Yousef |
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07/13/2007 |
Chow Line: Most children don't get enough calcium (for 7/22/07) |
I heard most children don't consume enough calcium. How much should they get?
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Martha Filipic |
Jackie Buell |
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05/04/2003 |
Chow Line: Vitamin C and iron are great partners (for 5/11/03) |
The last time I gave blood, I was surprised when they told me that citrus fruits were good sources of iron. Is that true?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Ackerman |
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07/13/2012 |
Chow Line: New to canning? Do your homework (7/13/12) |
Since I retired and I have more time on my hands, I’d like to try home canning. Where should I start?
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Martha Filipic |
Linnette Goard |
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12/06/2011 |
Food Safety is Focus of $2.3 Million in Grants |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- An Ohio State University scientist and colleagues have garnered two food safety grants totaling $2.3 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Martha Filipic |
Jeff LeJeune |
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05/27/2011 |
Chow Line: Coffee: Fill to the brim for good health (for 6/5/11) |
I was surprised to hear coffee might help prevent prostate cancer. I always tried to limit coffee drinking, thinking it was a bad habit. Can I enjoy it now?
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Martha Filipic |
Amber Riggin |
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01/15/2010 |
Chow Line: Feed the brain by eating smart (for 1/24/10) |
What sorts of foods should I eat to keep my mental activity at its peak function? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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01/19/2010 |
Family Fundamentals: Organized financial records make life easier (for Jan. 2010) |
I tend to keep my financial papers (at least those that I think are important) but after more than a decade, my record boxes are overwhelming my closet floor. What should I focus on keeping, and for how long?
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Martha Filipic |
Susan Shockey |
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08/28/2009 |
Chow Line: Many children low in vitamin D (for 9/6/09) |
I recently read that many children are low on vitamin D. How can I be sure my children are getting enough?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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11/23/2010 |
Chow Line: Enjoy, but keep control over holidays (for 12/5/10) |
There's so much good food around during the holidays, I have a hard time controlling my eating. And, it's getting harder and harder to lose the extra pounds after the first of the year. Any tips? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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08/09/2012 |
Online Challenge Can Help 'Kick Off the Pounds' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- One healthy habit a week for six weeks -- that's the cornerstone of a "Kick Off the Pounds" online email challenge sponsored by Ohio State University Extension Aug. 27 through Oct. 9.
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Martha Filipic |
Michelle Treber |
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02/04/2011 |
Chow Line: Lose weight with new Dietary Guidelines (for 2/13/11) |
I understand the new Dietary Guidelines focus a lot on weight loss, but nothing seems to work for me. Are there any new ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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03/06/2009 |
Chow Line: Low fat or low carb? Choose what works (for 3/15/09) |
I'm at high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. I've started paying more attention to what I eat and have lost a few pounds, but should I also avoid high-carb foods?
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Martha Filipic |
Martha Belury |
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12/05/2008 |
Chow Line: Drinking water may help shed pounds (for 12/21/08) |
A friend lost about 30 pounds by (she says) just drinking a lot of water. Can you really lose weight that way? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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06/01/2011 |
It's 'Sink or Swim' Week for Ohio's Corn Growers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Drier weather in the past few days has Ohio's farmers itching to get in their fields to get corn planted. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, only 19 percent of Ohio's corn crop was planted as of Sunday, May 29. Normally, 93 percent of the crop is planted at this point.
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Martha Filipic |
Greg LaBarge |
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03/11/2011 |
Chow Line: Calorie counts on menus just one step (for 3/20/11) |
I was looking forward to seeing calorie information on restaurant menus, but I just heard a study saying it doesn't seem to help people (at least children) make better choices. Is that true?
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Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
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01/18/2008 |
Family Fundamentals: Blame the brain for typical teenage behavior (for January 2008) |
My children were always good kids, but now that they're teenagers, they're impossible. What makes teens behave the way they do?
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Martha Filipic |
Melinda Hill |
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08/12/2005 |
Family Fundamentals: Do Your Homework When You Invest for Retirement (August 2005) |
I want to learn more about investing for retirement, but where can I find trustworthy information?
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Martha Filipic |
Caezilia Loibl |
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06/15/2009 |
Program Helps Children Prepare for Being Home Alone |
MARYSVILLE, Ohio -- Summertime means schools are out, and kids are in -- at home, often for the first time, alone.
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Martha Filipic |
Carol Chandler |
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04/22/2011 |
Chow Line: Asparagus: Get it fresh, don't overcook (for 5/1/11) |
When I was growing up, I hated asparagus, and I've avoided it ever since. But I was recently at a conference where they served grilled asparagus. It was delicious. Could my taste buds have changed that much?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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08/20/2010 |
Chow Line: Meaning of dates on canned goods varies (for 8/29/10) |
Most canned goods seem to have dates or codes on the bottom of the can. Are these expiration dates? If so, how do I read the ones that are in code?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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02/24/2006 |
Chow Line: Vitamin guidance changes with age (for 3/5/06) |
What vitamins should an 84-year-old man take? I am in good health and I do take vitamins, but I wonder if I should take more or less.
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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12/02/2011 |
Chow Line: Leftovers deserve cautious care (for 12/10/11) |
My husband and I do a lot of cooking on the weekend so we just have to reheat leftovers for dinner later in the week. But we have a question: When we make a big pot of chili or soup, should we let it cool on the counter before refrigerating it, or not?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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01/07/2011 |
Chow Line: Suffering from gout? Pay attention to diet (for 1/16/11) |
My 86-year-old father-in-law is visiting. He's in good health, but has periodic problems with gout. Are there certain foods he should avoid to prevent a recurrence?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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01/22/2010 |
Chow Line: Get ahead by eating more cabbage (for 1/31/10) |
We have been eating a lot of cabbage lately and really enjoying it. I know it's low-calorie, but does it offer many nutrients? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
