The colorful skin of an apple, grape or tomato is certainly chockfull of nutrients. But by no means are the outer layers of most fruits and vegetables the prime source of their nutrition.Part of what makes some fruits and vegetables so rich with color – wax and pesticides notwithstanding – are pigments in the skin that have healthful antioxidant properties. Resveratrol, for example, is found in the...
United not planning on Dreamliner until June
Label: Business The All Nippon Airways Dreamliner 787 arrives at Mineta San Jose International Airport. ...
Well: The Benefits of Exercising Outdoors
Label: HealthWhile the allure of the gym — climate-controlled, convenient and predictable — is obvious, especially in winter, emerging science suggests there are benefits to exercising outdoors that can’t be replicated on a treadmill, a recumbent bicycle or a track.You stride differently when running outdoors, for one thing. Generally, studies find, people flex their ankles more when they run outside. They also,...
Chicago home sales up 32% from last year
Label: Business The inventory of homes available for sale in the Chicago area continued to be whittled down in January but prices were relatively...
Feb
20
Jesse Jackson Jr., Sandi Jackson expected to plead guilty today
Label: WorldJesse Jr. and Sandi Jackson have arrived to court in Washington where they are expected to plead guilty to federal charges WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr....
Lawrence, Chastain, Riva in Oscar battle of youth versus experience
Label: LifestyleLOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A young widow, a bayou girl, an elderly woman, a mother and a CIA agent battle it out on Sunday for the Best Actress Oscar, a race that includes the youngest and oldest nominees in the category’s history.Jennifer Lawrence of “Silver Linings Playbook,” 9-year-old Quvenzhane Wallis from “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” 85-year-old star of “Amour” Emmanuelle Riva, “The Impossible”...
Ask an Expert: Questions About Hearing Loss? A Help Desk
Label: HealthThis week’s Ask the Expert features Neil J. DiSarno, who will answer questions about hearing loss. Dr. DiSarno is the chief staff officer for audiology at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. From 1998 to 2012 he was chairman of the department of communication sciences and disorders at Missouri State University. Following are the types of questions that Dr. DiSarno is prepared to answer....
Office Depot to buy OfficeMax, really
Label: BusinessOffice Depot to buy Office Max as an attempt to compete with Staples. !-- Office Depot Inc. posted an online statement on Wednesday, saying it would buy OfficeMax Inc....
Feb
19
2 teens die in Antioch crash: 'I just saw headlights spin'
Label: World Two teenagers were killed when their SUV crashed into a tree in Antioch in heavy rain, authorities said.Joel Wittkamp, 16, and...
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