Consumer alert… TRIP TRICKS HU0604-07 Everyone's looking for "the" travel deal of the season, especially with gas and flight prices sky-high! But rather than depending on a travel agent, or scouring all the comparison sites, why not bid for a bargain?! Thousands of vacation items are listed on auction sites like eBay…from condo rentals to airline vouchers. Do the deals really fly or will you be taken for a ride? You'll meet a couple who bid and saved thousands on a dream cruise… along with a man who insists his timeshare was not all it was cracked up to be…It's a Heads Up! bidder beware…
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Health controversy… BEND, BREATHE, TREAT? HU0604-08 It's designed to relax, channel energy, and get you into shape… but can yoga actually help treat patients with everything from cancer to Chrohn's disease? Classes tailor-made for patients with specific illnesses are popping up all over, even at leading hospitals. Is it possible to bend and treat? A growing number of patients swear yoga is a real lifesaver. So, why does the National Council against Health Fraud says the trend is more like a twist of the truth? A Heads Up! on the healthcare controversy…
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A substitute for your cell… RINGING UP SAVINGS HU0604-09 How many times has this happened to you? You think your cell phone is in your pocket or purse...but when you check, it's missing. Or you drop your phone and, just like that, it's ruined. Buying a brand new replacement can really cost you, so why not ring up savings by going used?! Experts say the used cell market is really taking off, with phones only costing about five to fifty dollars. But, is it the right call? From warranties to activations to battery life …it's a Heads Up! on what you need to know!
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A breath of fresh air!…HOUSEPLANTS FOR HEALTH HU0604-10
If you enjoy having plants around the house-not only because they look good but because they just seem to make you feel good… Heads Up! Scientists say you may be onto something. Studies show many household plants can actually help filter the air, absorbing and destroying common toxic chemicals like benzene and formaldehyde. The chemicals are given off by things like furniture, carpets, even appliances. A former NASA scientists says some household favorites-- like palms, the peace lily, and fichus-do the trick better than others. Can a little foliage really help you breathe easier? The EPA weighs in….

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News to know… UPGRADE OR DOWNGRADE HU0604-11
You see them everywhere -- offers to upgrade all kinds of software with the latest features and security. Sounds good…but, is newer always better? Experts say upgrades can actually turn into downgrades for some users…possibly even wreaking havoc with certain computers. How do you know if you should click and download? If you want your old version back, what should you do? It's a Heads Up! on how to become software savvy…

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Your best face forward… PICTURE PERFECT HU0604-12
If you normally hate yourself in pictures, you're not alone. It seems like photos always focus on imperfections and, don't forget, we've always heard the camera adds ten pounds. What if you could look picture perfect every time you say "cheese?!" We've got a Heads Up! on new cameras that promise to help you put your best face…and body… forward with everything from soft focus features that help blur those fine lines and blemishes…to special edit features that actually help you look skinnier. We put these high tech picture takers to the test…

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