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A Path to Better Breathing

by Maggie Koerth-Baker

Melissa Grimm, 32, lives and breathes lung health—and it’s not just because she and her husband, Chip, 31, are both respiratory therapists in eastern Ohio.

Appeared In the 10/26/2008 issue

Best Towns for Clean Air

Every year, the American Lung Association reports on the “State of the Air” in the United States

Appeared In the 10/26/2008 issue

Tips for Better Photos

by Mari S. Gold

Appeared In the 10/26/2008 issue

Remembering Gunsmoke

by Paulette Cohn

Roy Rogers, the Lone Ranger and Hopalong Cassidy were straight-shootin' good guys who helped popularize cowboys on television.

Appeared In the 10/26/2008 issue

Remembering the Runners-Up

by Marti Attoun

When the winner of the U.S. presidential election moves into the White House in January, the loser will get a place of honor in the They Also Ran Gallery, in Norton, Kan.

Appeared In the 10/26/2008 issue

A New Orleans Classic

by Brooks Hamaker

While most people are familiar with the po’boy sandwich, not everyone is as familiar with another of the city's iconic sandwiches-the muffaletta.

Appeared In the 10/26/2008 issue

Cucumber Salad

by Barb Jones

Appeared In the 10/26/2008 issue

Ask American Profile 10/26/2008

Maria Kanellis, Michael Madsen

Appeared In the 10/26/2008 issue

Osteoporosis: The Genetic Factor

by Debra Gordon

Susan Hume, 54, of Shelton, Conn. (pop. 38,101), always has prided herself on the care she takes of her body.

Appeared In the 10/19/2008 issue

Five Ways to Strengthen Your Bones

Regardless of your family history, the way you live can significantly reduce your risk of osteoporosis.

Appeared In the 10/19/2008 issue

The Importance of Breast Exams

by Mardy Fones

One of every eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer, which is why regular breast examinations are so important, especially for women 40 and older.

Appeared In the 10/19/2008 issue

The Great Pumpkin Patch

by Marti Attoun

Lush green pumpkin plants blanket the countryside near Keenes, Ill. (pop. 99), where workers walk through fields snipping bright orange jewels from the vines.

Appeared In the 10/19/2008 issue

Open Wide for the Zoo Dentist

by Mary Lou Santovec

Dr. John Scheels, 60, snaps on his latex gloves and dons his surgical mask before reaching his hand into the mouth of a Western lowland gorilla named Femelle.

Appeared In the 10/19/2008 issue

Tips for Tailgating Fun

by Kathy Peel Tips

These tips will help you get in the spirit and enjoy the party before and after the game.

Appeared In the 10/19/2008 issue

Honoring a Literary Legend

by Tim Ghianni

A half-century ago, Robert Penn Warren returned to visit the brick bungalow in Guthrie, Ky. (pop. 1,469), where he was born.

Appeared In the 10/19/2008 issue

Sonoran Sunrise Bake

by Mary Shivers

Appeared In the 10/19/2008 issue

Ask American Profile 10/19/2008

Deal or No Deal, Kristen Bell, Hector Elizondo

Appeared In the 10/19/2008 issue

Organizing Your Garage

by Kathy Peel

If boxes, bicycles, yard tools and sports gear have taken over space once occupied by your car, it's time to reclaim your garage and organize it for optimum usage.

Appeared In the 10/12/2008 issue

Ask American Profile 10/12/2008

Courtney Hansen, Rancho Deluxe, True Confessions, Jon Lindstrom

Appeared In the 10/12/2008 issue

Hometown Get-Togethers

Invitations to birthday parties, potlucks, family reunions and other celebrations raise a most important question for home cooks: "What should I bring?"

Appeared In the 10/12/2008 issue

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