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Smart Living: Tips for a healthy heart

A simple stretch test could tell your likelihood of having a heart attack.

Updated 07/27/2010 09:30 AM

Smart Living: Pros and cons of Vitamin D

Not enough vitamin D can make us sick, but too much of a good thing isn’t always good.

07/21/2010 05:13 PM

Smart Living: Drug-free remedies in your kitchen

More and more Americans are finding ways to save on health care and finding natural cures to common ailments.

Updated 07/20/2010 10:23 AM

Smart Living: : Marriage myth debunked

Relationship experts say the 50 percent divorce myth started in the 1980s, when the United States saw an increased number of faltering marriages.

07/18/2010 02:04 PM

Smart Living: Keeping kids cool, hydrated this summer

Children love spending their summers playing outside. All that time in the heat can cause them to get dehydrated, and fast.

Updated 07/13/2010 03:22 PM

Smart Living: Shopping for food allergy sufferers gets easier

Sometimes the trickiest part of having an allergy is navigating the grocery store for foods deemed 'safe.' Now help could be an app away.

Updated 07/11/2010 04:24 PM

Tips to keep your home safe when vacationing

If you are planning on heading out of town this summer, make sure you take extra precautions to avoid home burglaries.

Updated 07/01/2010 10:13 AM

Smart Living: Cakes for a cause

A new case of autism is diagnosed every 20 minutes. More kids will be diagnosed with it this year than with cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined. Now, one teenager is headed into the kitchen to help raise money and awareness.

Updated 06/29/2010 11:53 AM

Smart Living: Dying too soon

The sudden, seemingly unexplained death of a baby rattles thousands of families each year. When the child is less than one year old, the phenomenon is called Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. But, after 12 months, it's called Sudden Unexplained Death Syndrome. Now, a genetic breakthrough may spare future heartache.

06/23/2010 04:43 PM

Smart Living: Lending a hand

Whether you're sick, shut-in, a new mom, overwhelmed with daily chores, or a soldier's wife who just needs some extra hands, there's a new way to get the help you need.

Updated 06/23/2010 08:41 AM

Smart Living: Discovering your fountain of youth

Research shows you can add eleven years to your life by quitting smoking, exercising often and filling your plate with fruits and vegetables. But there's even more ways to add to your golden years.

Updated 06/22/2010 03:07 PM

Smart Living: Working 40-plus hours from home

More and more women are giving up their own careers to make raising their kids their number one job. But what's the real cost of becoming a stay at home mom? More families are weighing the pros and cons.

Updated 06/16/2010 10:19 AM

Smart Living: A new kind of eating disorder

We've all heard of anorexia or bulimia. But, now there's an eating disorder that takes it one step further, and it's taking root in everyone from kids to adults.

Updated 06/15/2010 01:56 PM

Finance Guy: Choosing the right pool contractor

Now is about the time when people start thinking about putting in a pool. It’s a big investment with some risk if you aren’t prepared. News 8 talks with Merissa Gabrysch with the Better Business Bureau about how to keep your dreams from turning into nightmares.

06/14/2010 11:03 AM

Business Connection: Solar array opening delayed

Austin Business Journal Editor Colin Popes explains how plans to open the biggest solar array in the country have been stalled by the presence of a cemetery.

06/11/2010 02:32 PM

Smart Living: Energize your workout the homemade way

Americans spend over $1 billion on energy bars each year, but how many know what they're eating? Research shows many workout bars are high in sugar and contain hidden chemicals and fats. Now, you can go homemade with your pre-workout snacks.

Updated 06/09/2010 08:18 AM

Smart Living: The frugal foodie

It's essential to our survival, but it can also be expensive. The average family spends more than $6,000 a year on food every year. Here are some simple ways to save a the grocery store.

Updated 06/08/2010 01:34 PM

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