http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com In the United States, more than 3,000 substances can be added to foods for the purpose of preservation, coloring, texture, increasing flavor and more. While each of these substances is legal to use (at least here in the States), whether or not they are al... http://www.articlealley.com/article_57094_23.html 26th May 2006 You are in the market for a magic wand. (Just pretend with me now, come on. I promise you'll learn some despicable but also highly useful stuff if you do.) You know that the magic wand you really want with the extra-fast magic action typic... http://www.articlealley.com/article_53349_23.html 15th May 2006 Considering how often fingers come into contact with computer keyboards, it's not surprising that a new study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology found some pretty gross results. 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Whether it involves getting your kids to eat their vegetables or making a sale for your company, honing your persuasive skills can make getting what you w... http://www.articlealley.com/article_52436_23.html 11th May 2006 We've understood for a while now that the "9-5 work day" has essentially fallen by the wayside, a casualty of the "globalized, 24-7, dot-com era" in which we currently find ourselves. Not that long ago, only doctors and members of a few other prof... http://www.articlealley.com/article_52429_23.html 11th May 2006 For most Americans (75 percent), local TV news represents a reliable news source -- something to turn to every morning and evening to get a good grip on what's going on in your area of the world and beyond. So trusted is the TV news that over 70 percent o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_50504_23.html 07th May 2006 Benzene, a cancer-causing chemical found in gasoline, smog and cigarette smoke, can form in soft drinks that contain ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and the preservative sodium benzoate. U.S. officials and members of the beverage industry have known about this ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_50386_23.html 05th May 2006 As many as 3 million U.S. women may be unknowingly at risk of heart disease because they suffer from coronary microvascular syndrome (CMS), according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's (NHLBI) Women's Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation (WISE) st... http://www.articlealley.com/article_50365_23.html 05th May 2006 Life has a way of pulling families in a million different directions all at the same time. While you are trying to get home from work at a reasonable hour, your spouse may be running all over town doing errands, and meanwhile your kids are tied up with ac... http://www.articlealley.com/article_50355_23.html 05th May 2006 For those who have ever wondered what music sounded like 100 years ago, what Ernest Shackleton said about his Antarctic explorations, or what Theodore Roosevelt sounded like giving a speech, there is exciting news to be heard -- literally. Thanks ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_50328_23.html 05th May 2006 We all know that life can be extraordinarily stressful for both parents and children, but before considering how you can reduce the amount of stress in your life, it's important to look at some of its root causes. Guilt and Pressure <br... http://www.articlealley.com/article_50306_23.html 05th May 2006 While your eyes may indeed be your window to the world, your face is like the world's window to you. Just looking at a person's face, you can easily identify whether they are happy or sad, tired or energetic ... young or old. In your 20s, you migh... http://www.articlealley.com/article_48719_23.html 30th April 2006 Now that you started reading this column, if you do not read it all the way through to its end, something very bad might happen to you. An errant asteroid might strike you. A pack of rabid squirrels may attack you. Something very, very bad. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_48715_23.html 30th April 2006 Wondering how to find your dream career? You're not alone. Surveys of U.S. households have found that fewer than half of Americans are even satisfied with their jobs, let alone are living out their dream career. In fact, up to 75 percent of worker... http://www.articlealley.com/article_48709_36.html 30th April 2006 Searching for reliable health information can easily take on the feeling of a full-time job. Between searching online, sorting through various health books, and paying attention to the latest health news headlines, it is quite possible to find a pro and a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_48691_23.html 30th April 2006 We hate to say it, but life is expensive. The once thrifty road trip is now subject to nearly $3.00/gallon gas prices (or if you're in a lucky area of the country, even more). A trip to a baseball game with the kids will easily cost you $100 or more by th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_45362_23.html 20th April 2006 I will now transform back into the irresponsible and rabid but successful mainstream marketer I once was in order to convey this to you most effectively. Shazam. 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We seem to be in a constant state of motion, always racing off to work, or zipping out to run errands, or to take the kids to their various activities. Inevitably, something is bound to get lost in... http://www.articlealley.com/article_40258_23.html 01st April 2006 Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers, is so hot that it can make your mouth feel like it's on fire. This phytochemical exists in peppers, most likely, to deter animals from eating them, and is also the active component of pepper spray... http://www.articlealley.com/article_40247_23.html 01st April 2006 When it comes to germs in the workplace, certain workers may be exposed to 20 times more bacteria at their jobs than others ... and some of the germiest jobs may surprise you. 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It can help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer, plus it may: Lower blood pressure Promote healthy blood sugar levels Boost the immune system ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_38155_23.html 23rd March 2006 Move over apples and bananas, exotic fruits are pushing their way into supermarket aisles across the country -- and with good reason. With surprising flavors, excellent nutrition and a flair for the dramatic, these fruits can add a little pizzazz ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_38149_23.html 23rd March 2006 Many relationship experts contend that, at least under certain circumstances, marital infidelity can actually be a forgivable offense. 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