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7 Diet Trends That Can Hurt You

Gorgeous celebs may tout these trendy diets, but being healthy means doing your research.

Few things satisfy a sweet tooth (but sabotage a waistline) quite like ice cream. Skip the guilt and try these delicious, healthy alternatives.

Take a your tastebuds on a trip down memory lane with some of classic cooking's most delicious, hearty, and comforting recipes.

There's no exact science to raising kids — but most of us agree about what you shouldn't do. Are you guilty of these bad parenting habits?

It's no secret balancing work and family takes skill — these life skills, in particular, should be mastered by every working mom.

Spruce up your next meal with America's favorite cured meat. These decadent bacon dishes are delicious and cheap — secret's safe with us!

Run in your stockings? Zipper won't budge? Don't miss a beat with these 15 quick clothing and shoe fixes.

No, etiquette is not dead! Help your little ones get ahead by teaching them these basic manners.

There are many paths to success. With little schooling investment, these 10 gigs promise a healthy career — and a healthy salary.

Great food is one of the best parts of vacation but the cost adds up. Try a few of these tricks to save some cash on your next travel adventure!

Fess up — we all have a junk drawer. Take yours from "junk" to "utility" with a little organization and these 27 must-have household items.

Office teamwork boosts morale and creates an overall happier environment. Step up and be the team player every workplace needs!

Gardening isn't always fun for those of us with black thumbs. Plant these 10 foolproof veggies and a beautiful harvest will sprout in no time.

Time to bring a dish to pass at the office? Win all the accolades with one of these workplace potluck recipes that never fail.

Did you fritter away the earnings from your after school job? If only you'd saved it instead and let compound interest work its magic.

An annual mammogram may not pick up cancer due to a surprisingly common condition. A Wise Bread blogger shares her story.

You can spend hundreds on kitchen utensils and gear, or much, much less if you shop smart and pick the right $10 essentials — like these.

It's easy to avoid planning for critical health care needs, but an Advance Directive really will ease the burden on you — and your loved ones.

Whether due to choice or financial circumstance, some people choose to keep on keeping on rather than retire. Which one are you?

If you aren't asking, you aren't getting. Start asking for deals on these purchases big and small and save!