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Digital ‘Blue Light’ Reading Disrupts Sleep Rhythms: Power Off Early for a Restful Night

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

Immersing ourselves in a tablet or computer before bedtime disturbs sleep patterns and may change our body’s natural circadian rhythms.

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Asbestos Found in Crayons and Children’s Toys: Deadly Chemical in Made-in-China Products

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

Some popular toys made in China, including crayons and lab kits, contain deadly asbestos, reports the Environmental Working Group.

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Potatoes Don’t Pack on Pounds: Popular Misconception Mashed

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

In a recent study, overweight people on varied diets showed a slight weight loss after eating five to seven servings of potatoes a week.

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Spirituality is Beneficial for Cancer Patients: Strong Belief System Aids the Ill

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

Cancer patients with strong religious or spiritual beliefs experience fewer symptoms, lower anxiety and distress, and stronger social health, researchers find.

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Superfruit Antioxidants Found in Chilean Maqui Berry: Packs a Powerful Punch of Health Benefits

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

A special antioxidant in the Chilean maqui berry reduces LDL and blood sugar, boosts the health of blood vessels, and may even counter the aging effects of UVB rays on skin.

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Meditation Linked to Telomere Integrity in Cancer Patients: Mindfulness Helps Recovery

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

The chromosomal decline common in breast cancer is averted when patients either do yoga and meditate or participate in a therapy support group.

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Fungus Among Us: Mushrooms Offer Pesticide-Free Insect Control

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM

A chemical-free mushroom-based pesticide could safely target and control more than 200,000 species of agricultural pests.

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Uncommon Devotion: Religion in America Shows Resilience

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM

On any given Sabbath, four out of 10 Americans travel to a place of worship, a number that hasn’t fluctuated dramatically in the past half-century.

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Sentient Beings: New Zealand Enacts Bill Recognizing Animal Intelligence

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM

A pioneering law formally recognizes that animals can feel pain and stress and so bans the use of animals for cosmetics testing.

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Greener Globe: World Powers Vow Cuts in Emissions

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM

More than 200 nations are submitting action plans to the United Nations to reduce their greenhouse emissions by 40 to 70 percent within 35 years.

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Post-It Progress: 3M Requires Paper Sources to Meet Sustainable Standards

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM

Collaborating with environmental groups, 3M Corporation is mandating that its suppliers meet strict sustainability and human-rights standards.

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Good Tithings: Lend a Hand to Causes While You Shop

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM

By using GoodSearch.com, part of the dollars we spend at major stores will go to our favorite charities.

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Hear Ye!: Dutch Court Upholds Climate Action as a Human Right

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM

In a precedent-setting ruling, a Dutch court has ruled that government has a legal duty to reduce carbon emissions.

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Shipping News: Early Bird Gift Shipping Saves Stress, Money and Resources

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM

Careful planning of package delivery can lower the carbon footprint of our holiday purchases.

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Interactive Government: White House Responds to Online Petitions

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM

President Obama’s office has a team assigned to facilitate responses to online petitions that garner more than 100,000 signatures.

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Having Gratitude Yields More Happiness than Having Things: The Positive Effects of Being Thankful

Oct 30, 2015 09:59AM

In two studies, students with high amounts of gratitude were happier and had more self-esteem than students focused on material goals.

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Animal Friends Soothe Autistic Children: Relief for Stressful Social Situations

Oct 30, 2015 09:59AM

If they play with a guinea pig before reading in front of other children, autistic children suffer significantly less social anxiety, Purdue University researchers have found.

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Ingrown Nails Linked to Over-Trimming: Take Caution When Cutting

Oct 30, 2015 09:59AM

When nails are trimmed too closely—especially on big toes and thumbs—the risk of having ingrown or abnormally shaped nails increases.

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Antidepressants in Pregnancy Raises Risk of Hypertension in Kids: Heart Issues Face the Unborn

Oct 30, 2015 09:59AM

Children born to pregnant women taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) or other antidepressant drugs have a 40-50 percent higher chance of high blood pressure in childhood.

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Cloves Inhibit Cancer Growth: Powerful Medicinal Spice

Oct 30, 2015 09:59AM

Clove extract stopped the development of ovarian, cervical, liver, colon breast and pancreatic cancers in recent Chinese lab experiments.

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