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A hot, steamy bowl of pho from Pho 14 in Columbia Heights with well-done brisket and mushrooms. (Photo: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

Pho for the Soul

Have Some Pho to Chase Away that Cold We’ve just survived Snowzilla, which dumped up to three feet of snow on the DMV, and you’re bound to get a cold. We’ve been digging out our cars, clearing the sidewalks and walking anywhere we had to go, because the District and other
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Doctors say it is safe to cuddle with your pet when you're sick if it makes you feel better. Pet's can't catch human diseases or transmit anything to you. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Puppy Love

It’s Safe to Cuddle with Pets When Sick This winter, when you are home sick with the cold or flu, cuddling with your dog or cat may feel like just what the doctor ordered. A Vanderbilt infectious disease expert, while stopping short of actually prescribing in-home “pet
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You need to find a foundation that works with your skin, not against it, in the dry winter months. (Photo: Deposit Photos)

Winter-Friendly Foundations

Banish Your Dry Skin Issues This Winter Winter is upon us, and with it comes cold weather and dry air. For most of us, this also means we have to face dry skin. For makeup users everywhere, this can put a dent in your beauty routine. You may be tempted to pile on makeup to cover
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