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2016

Biodegradable Bottle: Algae-Based Jars Quickly Decompose

Sep 30, 2016 09:59AM

An Icelandic student has invented a water bottle made of red algae and water that, unlike plastic bottles, will decompose naturally and quickly.

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Bright Idea: Incandescent Lights Reinvented as Eco-Friendly

Sep 30, 2016 09:59AM

MIT scientists have found a way of recycling the energy within incandescent light bulbs, aiming to make them even more efficient than compact fluorescent bulbs.

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Cause and Effect: Activists Will ‘Sue’ Monsanto in Mock Trial

Sep 30, 2016 09:59AM

Consumers, brands and retailers opposed to GMOs in our food supply are joining in a national educational campaign this month.

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School Haze: EPA Helps Schools Cut Bus Emissions

Sep 30, 2016 09:59AM

To improve air quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is offering school districts up to $25,000 to retrofit or replace an older diesel-fueled bus to cut emissions.

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Organic Rally: October is Non-GMO Month

Sep 30, 2016 09:59AM

The Non GMO Project is sponsoring National Non-GMO Month in October to increase education and awareness of unlabeled genetically modified food products.

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Constructive Campaigning: Meditate the Vote Supports Political Sanity

Sep 30, 2016 09:59AM

An Internet radio program is offering nonpartisan questions and apps that stimulate intelligent and inclusive discussions about politics on social media.

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Chiropractic to the Rescue: It Helps IBD, ADHD, PMS and Other Conditions

Sep 30, 2016 09:59AM ● By Edward Group

It’s about so much more than spine alignment. Recent studies document that chiropractic care can effectively address a wide range of conditions including some that defy other approaches.

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Walking Meditation: The Calming and Centering Effects of Labyrinths

Sep 30, 2016 09:59AM ● By Gina McGalliard

For those of us that want to meditate but can’t sit still, labyrinths provide an active way to get in touch with our innermost self.

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Born to Eat Wild: Why Ancestral Diets Boost Health

Sep 30, 2016 09:59AM ● By Judith Fertig

The hunter-gatherers that preceded us ate healthier wild foods that tasted bitter, astringent, sour and earthy rather than blandly sweet like today’s fruits and vegetables.

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Sore Throat Soothers: Natural Remedies Help Kids Heal

Sep 30, 2016 09:59AM ● By Kathleen Barnes

Salt water, lemon juice, honey and sage are some of the low-cost and highly effective ways to treat a child’s painful throat.

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Planet-Friendly and Profitable: The Rise of Ecopreneurs

Sep 30, 2016 09:59AM ● By Avery Mack

Facial scrubs from recycled coffee grounds, urban delivery of potted herbs, shared bikes: there’s no end of good ideas—and customers—when people combine enterprise with eco-concerns.

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Boo! To-Do: Join the Safer Halloween Movement

Sep 30, 2016 09:59AM

Recycled tutus, organic treats, natural face paints and non-food treats help kids enjoy a playful Halloween while learning Earth-friendly ways.

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Happy Furry Home: Tips for Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean

Aug 31, 2016 01:07PM ● By Sandra Murphy

If you love to live with pets but not their dirty feet and fluff balls, here are effective strategies to keep our space—and theirs—sparkling clean.

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Raising a Music Lover: Kids Thrive to Rhythms of Head and Heart

Aug 31, 2016 01:07PM ● By Randy Kambic

Adding an M for music to the three R’s boosts students’ self-confidence and bolsters not only their appreciation of music but also vocabulary and math skills.

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The Secret of Sublime Living: Savoring Perfect Present Moments

Aug 31, 2016 01:07PM ● By Carl Greer

When we pay attention to life’s small, sweet pleasures, we enter into sublime experiences of pure perfection.

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Vegan Diet Benefits Kids’ Heart Health: Promoting Plant-Based Foods for Children

Aug 31, 2016 12:44PM

Obese youngsters between the ages of 9 and 18 fared better in heart-health markers when adhering to a vegan plant-based diet than their counterparts following the American Heart Association diet.

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Black Raspberries Bolster Heart Health: Decrease Artery Stiffness and Repair Blood Vessels

Aug 31, 2016 12:44PM

In a Korean study, the robust compounds in black raspberries significantly decreased artery stiffness and increased cells that help repair blood vessels.

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Breast Milk Supports Preemies’ Developing Brains: Increases Premature Babies' Brain Sizes

Aug 31, 2016 12:44PM

In a study of 77 premature infants, those that received at least half of their diet from breast milk had larger brain volumes, a possible indicator of better cognitive development.

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MS Patients Improve with High-Tone Electrotherapy: Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

Aug 31, 2016 12:44PM

Multiple sclerosis patients that underwent pulsed-frequency electrotherapy improved their scores in nine of 10 categories of functional abilities.

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Vitamin C-Rich Produce Guards Against Cataracts: Certain Foods Provide Vision Protection

Aug 31, 2016 12:44PM

In a British study of twins, those that consumed the most fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C developed fewer cataracts than their sibling.

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