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DONT TURN CFLS ON AND OFF A LOT. This will shorten the bulb’s life span, so you won’t fully reap its energy and cost savings. As a rule, put them in places where they’ll be on for extended periods, and switch them off only if you’re leaving the room for more than 15 minutes.

DO MATCH THE CFL TO THE TASK AND LOCATION. Some bulbs don’t work well in high heat or humidity (like steamy bathrooms), and some are slow to brighten in the cold (for instance, in an outdoor lampost). So be sure to look for temperature-range information on packaging so you can select bulbs designed for the location you have in mind.

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Believe it or not but when you’re feeling a little down, a fish dinner may be the cure for you! Research has shown that the fatty acids in fish can significantly raise your levels of serotonin, a mood boosting brain chemical.

Salmon supplies the highest levels of the needed fatty acids. So a suggested item to your diet is 4oz of salmon, tuna, or halibut every week. Each of these is great on salad or served with veggies.

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It’s that time of year again when germs are lurking everywhere in the air and on everything we touch. It has been common to grab the orange juice to help our system fight against germs.

Research has shown that the antioxidants in pomegranate juice help prevent colds. Pomegranate juice helps kill germs in the mouth before they can even start to spread in the body.

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