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Nicotine addiction: A women's health crisis

Women account for approximately 20 percent of the world's 1 billion smokers and 17.4 percent of adult women in the U.S. smoke. Cigarette smoking kills more than 173,000 women in the United States each year. In addition to the risks both men and women face from smoking, women are at risk for a unique set of complications, including certain cancers and problems with fertility and pregnancy.

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Before you hit the road this summer - find out what the biggest U.S. cities have to offer

With summer right around the corner and the weather finally starting to warm up, many Americans are counting down the days until they can escape their daily routine for some much needed rest and relaxation. Before you pack up the car or hit the friendly blue skies for your vacation getaway, you may want to check out what some of the biggest U.S. cities have to offer.

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How to get your teen excited about this year's family road trip

Have a teenage driver in your household? If so, make this the year you get your son or daughter excited about what has always been a dreaded event -- the family road trip. Offer him or her the opportunity to practice driving during the trip.

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Confident style: How to express your true inner beauty

Your appearance - from what you wear, to how you style your hair, to how you carry yourself - sends a message to the outside world. When you exude confident style, that message stays consistent across all of your style "personalities," going from your work attire to your casual outfits to your most glammed-up evening wear.

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What kind of auto coverage do you need?

When it comes to purchasing auto insurance, determining what kind of coverage you need can be downright confusing. There are so many terms being thrown at you - liability coverage, comprehensive coverage, collision coverage, PIP - but what exactly do they mean and do you need all of them?

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Why online learning might be a better option for your student

Today's middle and high school students, who have been called the "iGeneration," are the first to crave and benefit from on-demand education - or, in other words, the option to choose where, when and how they want to learn. To reach them in their high-tech, high-touch world, many parents and educators are looking at how to rewire schools to match how the iGeneration learns.

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Bored with water? Try a new and refreshing drink to cool off

The hot days of summer and even early fall can leave you parched for a refreshing drink. By cold brewing tea leaves, the resulting drink not only can quench thirst and eliminate grease from your system, but also retains the caffeine and tannic acid found in the tea leaves.

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Avoid 'lost' signs by tagging your cat

You've seen the posters decorating mailboxes, telephone poles and trees in your neighborhood. The picture of a cat - usually curled up in the sun or giving a curious look to the camera - with "LOST" in bold, capital letters and a contact number underneath. Sadly, less than 5 percent of lost cats make it home. Whether your cat stays inside or roams the outdoors, tagging is the best way to keep him safe.

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Expert advice for starting a small business - even in this economy

Is it easier to climb Mount Everest than to start a small business in America today? More than 65 percent of Americans think so, according to a recent survey. Yet 70 percent also believe small businesses are more likely to turn around the economy than the federal government, reveals the survey by Wakefield Research conducted on behalf of e-commerce platform Alibaba.com.

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Teaching kids the rules of the road

Ask any parent who has been through it before and they'll tell you teenage drivers are overconfident. They are so excited about getting the privilege to drive; they often don't consider what can go wrong.

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