Top holiday stress busters
      The holidays don't have to be stressful. Still, they often bring financial worries and family related anxieties. Here are tips to help stressed-out consumers deal with holiday anxiety. •Plan ahead. Decide when, where and with whom the family is going to celebrate the holidays.
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Office workers can find ways to keep fit and eat healthfully
      Sitting at a desk eight hours a day, five days a week can leave little time for exercise. Therefore, it's no surprise that office workers tend to gain weight, are more prone to weight-related medical conditions and are less productive on the job, according to a careerbuilder.com survey.
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria incidents on the increase
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      Recent cases of staph infections that are resistant to antibiotics have caused state and local school officials to reexamine hygiene practices on campuses and to stress the importance of implementing preventive measures.
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