Going vegan: How I lowered my total cholesterol from 235 to 193 without medication

Nearly a year ago, I learned that I had high cholesterol. With a total cholesterol reading of 235, the results of my blood test from November 2016 indicated that I was at a higher risk for health problems including heart disease and stroke. Health update: Going vegan helped lower my cholesterol Although I am relatively thin, the news did not …

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10 things to buy at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls

I have been spending a lot of time looking for a few pieces to decorate my condo — and spending time in stores like T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. The items in the home department can be hit or miss, but there does seem to be more variety at the T.J. Maxx HomeGoods locations. I recently scored a small table for my foyer …

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Do Restaurant.com and DiningDough.com really save you money?

I considered naming this post “When a gift certificate isn’t really a gift certificate.” It’s been a few years since I’ve used Restaurant.com, the website that offers gift certificates to neighborhood eateries at a discounted price. On its website, they advertise $25 gift certificates for $10. Restaurant.com and DiningDough.com review: What you need to know Many people are tempted to use …

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