 | Surprise Hidden Sugar In Foods
Whether it's soda, flavored water, sports drinks, lemonade or fruit punch, we're guzzling more sugary drinks than ever. But the Good Housekeeping Research Institute says drinks aren't the only villains
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 | Keeping Your Children Safe From Laundry Room Dangers
For some families, the laundry room has become grand central station, where it's common for young children to play alongside mom as she's folding the clothes. Unfortunately, more small children in the laundry room can lead to tragic accidents, many of which might have been avoided if precautions had been taken. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute has a laundry list of dos and don'ts to keep your children safe from laundry room dangers.
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 | What Parents Must Know About Kids' Online Games
Kids today are hooked on massively multiplayer online games, virtual worlds where they journey through magical lands with thousands - sometimes millions of other players, who range from 12 to adult. Not sure what this all means? Good Housekeeping offers a cheat sheet to keep you up on what your kids are up to.
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| Best Deals On GPS Devices
The days of stopping at a gas station to ask directions are over. Today's portable GPS systems are available at all prices and are choc-full of features like live traffic reports and Bluetooth for cell phones.
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 | Avoid The Worst Movie Snacks
At the movie theatre, the bad guys aren't only on the screen - they're at the concession stand, too. Large vats of popcorn and oversized candy, soda and other treats show no mercy for your waistline. But The Good Housekeeping Research Institute says, relax and enjoy the show, just don't gain 10 pounds doing it.
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 | Avoid Kitchen Dangers
The kitchen is the most dangerous room in your home. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute says taking a few important safety steps in the kitchen will go a long way to keeping your family out of harm.
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 | Living With Layoffs
You never think it's going to happen to you, but in these tough economic times, no one's immune to getting laid off from his or her job. If you've been employed for 5, 10 or more years, looking for a new job can be very intimidating, not to mention a foreign experience. But in today's Good Housekeeping Report, advice on how to navigate un-chartered territory.
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| Best Fitness/Diet Web Sites
Sure, it'd be nice to have a personal trainer, but for most of us, that's not a reality. A more budget-friendly option: customized exercise plans online. Our team of exercise experts and product analysts evaluated the 10 leading fitness sites, looking at everything from introductory questionnaires (to determine if the site considers personal concerns before prescribing a routine) to the quality of the exercise plans offered and the expertise and certifications of the sites' experts. We also assessed how easy the sites are to navigate and made sure their Internet privacy policies are sound. We've also mentioned here if a site has a diet program (if that's more what you're looking for, see our Top Diet Sites). Remember: Always talk to a doctor before starting a new exercise routine.
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