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Morning Minutes: March 14

Sun Mar 14, 2010, 03:00 AM CDT

Word of the Day, Web Site of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Morning Minutes: March 13

Sat Mar 13, 2010, 03:00 AM CST

Word of the Day, Web Site of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Your family tree plays an important role in your health

By Jennifer Davis

Fri Mar 12, 2010, 11:33 AM CST

Discussing health issues is usually a topic delicately danced around when, in reality, it's better to dive right in and be nosy, says Dr. Alfred George Jr., a geneticist and director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Integrative Genomics. The more details - who, what, when - that you know about your family's medical history, the better off your future generations will be.

Paralympian Joe Howard goes for one more gold

By Mike Loftus

Fri Mar 12, 2010, 11:17 AM CST

Joe Howard thought he was finished. Not finished completely. He’d had hockey taken away from him for too many years to even think of giving up the game by choice. But the travel, the tournaments, the training … no, after dozens of international events and three Paralympics, it was time to play for fun, and when he felt like it. But Howard, 43 and playing with teammates 20 years younger, is out to help lead Team USA to a gold medal in Vancouver.

A 'stunned' state: Medicines For Humanity member returns from Haiti

By Seth Jacobson

Fri Mar 12, 2010, 09:40 AM CST

The Medicines For Humanity group continues to deal with the aftermath of the January earthquake in Haiti, and program director Betty Scanlon said she doesn’t see the situation getting much better any time soon. She should know – she recently returned from the ravaged country at the beginning of March.

Ask Dog Lady: Pedigrees don't matter to dogs

By Monica Collins

Fri Mar 12, 2010, 08:30 AM CST

Dog Lady offers advice on loving dogs of all breeds, and how to handle fussy owners at the dog park.

Morning Minutes: March 12

Fri Mar 12, 2010, 03:00 AM CST

Word of the Day, Web Site of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Lent traditions symbolize meaning of the season

By Alicia Gossman-Steeves

Thu Mar 11, 2010, 05:45 PM CST

The celebration of Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar.

Knowing the Heimlich maneuver can save a life

By Jennifer Mastroianni

Thu Mar 11, 2010, 01:12 PM CST

When hungry and hurried, I’ve been known to three-bite a McDonald’s chicken wrap. I don’t often eat like that, but I can. Thankfully, despite the ability to practically unhinge my jaw, I’ve never choked. But after last week, I’ve slowed way, way down at mealtime. That’s because I administered my first Heimlich.

It's easy for food portions to become distorted

By Pam Adams

Thu Mar 11, 2010, 12:23 PM CST

But when it comes to diet and diabetes, diabetes educators say the amount eaten is as important as what is eaten.

Religion News: Pope Benedict to visit Spain

Thu Mar 11, 2010, 07:00 AM CST

Weekly religion rail, with items on the pope's travel plans, getting to know the Seventh-day Adventist Church founder, and more.

Morning Minutes: March 11

Thu Mar 11, 2010, 03:00 AM CST

Word of the Day, Web Site of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Some advice as animal baby season approaches

By Brian DeNeal

Wed Mar 10, 2010, 03:29 PM CST

In the spring, the animals come alive and make new little animals, some of which must rely on the care of animal rehabilitation professionals if they're found injured. There are a few things humans can do to keep animal families together until the babies grow up and move and on out of the way.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Irish potatoes

By Jim Hillibish

Wed Mar 10, 2010, 02:19 PM CST

Next week, potato recipes will be dusted off once again for St. Patrick’s Day. Unlike the day’s traditional cabbage and corned beef, potatoes remain crucial to our cookery. Worldwide, we eat about 73 pounds per capita per year, more than any other side dish.

Warming up to leeks: Recipes for St. Patrick's Day

By Jennifer Mastroianni

Wed Mar 10, 2010, 02:12 PM CST

Leeks are one of the oldest Irish vegetables, and they combine well with other foods of the Emerald Isle, including cheese, potatoes and fish.

Diana Boggia: Can I help my son start his day with a sunnier attitude?

By Diana Boggia

Wed Mar 10, 2010, 01:35 PM CST

No matter what is affecting your son, you can help him find a reason to smile each day, starting first thing in the morning.

5 Things to Do This Weekend (March 12-14)

Wed Mar 10, 2010, 12:00 PM CST

This week’s suggestions: Watch the X Paralympic Winter Games, check out one of the new movies, get ready for the time change, prepare for Selection Sunday and start celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

Kathryn Rem: Did you celebrate National Crabmeat Day?

By Kathryn Rem

Wed Mar 10, 2010, 11:37 AM CST

Did you know that we recently celebrated National Blueberry Popover Day, Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day and National Crabmeat Day? Just about every type of food has a commemorative day, week or month.