Alex Strauss
Journalist Alex Strauss has written extensively for radio, television, magazines and the web for more than 20 years. During her career in television news, Alex interviewed such diverse personalities as President Bill Clinton, former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop and Rosa Parks and has covered a wide variety of health and medical topics. She has worked as publisher, writer and editor for medical trade publications and her work has been featured on MSNBC. For the last twelve years she has also been a mother, a homeowner, a pet owner, a wanna-be gourmet cook, a world traveler, a voracious reader, an inventor, a home accountant, and an amateur interior decorator... all of which she believes qualifies her to share what she's learned with fellow seekers. She holds a Master's Degree in Journalism and is proud of how nice it looks hanging in the spare bedroom.
Latest Articles
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Caring for a Broken Bone
Whether it is a small stress fracture or a severe break due to a trauma, if a bone is broken, it needs proper care to heal completely and function normally.
Apr 29, 2010
- Alex Strauss
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Robot Doctors Bring Specialty Care to Rural Areas
Robots are playing the role of physicians in some of the country's most underserved areas. The technology is linking patients with far-away care they need.
Apr 29, 2010
- Alex Strauss
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Spring Clothes Shopping With a Teenager
Shopping for a spring wardrobe with a teen doesn't have to be an exercise in frustration. Pre-shopping and setting expectations ahead of time can help.
Apr 29, 2010
- Alex Strauss
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Zucchini Quiche with Fresh Basil - Use Your Garden's Bounty
When spring planting leads to a bountiful home garden harvest, make the most of fresh flavors with recipes designed to showcase homegrown vegetables.
Apr 29, 2010
- Alex Strauss
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Setting up a Leopard Gecko Tank
The leopard gecko is one of the easiest lizards for young reptile-lovers to care for. However like all reptiles, geckos have specific needs to stay healthy.
Apr 29, 2010
- Alex Strauss
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Avoiding Asbestos Exposure In Older Homes
Despite increased regulation in recent years, the mineral fiber asbestos can still be found in millions of American homes. Here's how to minimize exposure.
Apr 29, 2010
- Alex Strauss
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Spice Up Your Yard by Planting a Salsa Garden
Whether as a condiment, a dip, or a complement to Mexican-inspired recipes, fresh salsa is easiest to enjoy when the ingredients come fresh from your yard.
Apr 28, 2010
- Alex Strauss
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How to Hang a Picture on the Wall Like a Pro
The art of picture hanging is a simple one to master with some basic knowledge of home construction, a few tools, and a sense of decorating adventure.
Apr 28, 2010
- Alex Strauss
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Attracting Birds to a Backyard Bird Feeder
To attract the most interesting and entertaining birds to the feeder, it's important to know what type of bird seed to use and how to feed it.
Apr 26, 2010
- Alex Strauss
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Bloat in Dogs
Bloat is a serious health emergency that can take a dog's life quickly. Unfortunately, many dog owners have never even heard of this common stomach problem.
Jan 29, 2010
- Alex Strauss
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