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Unplug Electronic Vampires: See Instant Savings on Energy Bills

Nov 03, 2010 03:28PM ● By Brita Belli

Unplugging electronic devices and appliances can pay real dividends, both in reducing the amount of energy we use—and our subsequent carbon footprint—and in lowering our utility bills.

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Pocket Parks: Mini-Parks and Plazas Invite Passersby to Pause Awhile

Nov 03, 2010 09:15AM

Space for urban parks is increasingly popping up in unexpected, underused and under-appreciated places.

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Gobbler Renaissance: Wild Turkeys Bounce Back Across America

Nov 02, 2010 03:31PM

The National Wild Turkey Federation reports that a public/private initiative launched in the last quarter of the 20th century is succeeding in restoring turkey populations.

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It Pays to be Optimistic: Health Benefits of Positive Thinking

Nov 02, 2010 03:31PM

While several studies have shown that optimists generally enjoy better health, a recent study suggests that a change in perspective from negative to more positive can directly boost the immune system.

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Rethinking the Diabetes Dilemma: Alternatives Expand upon Conventional Therapies - Diet, Exercise Play Key Roles

Nov 02, 2010 03:31PM ● By James Rouse

Millions of people in the United States suffer from diabetes, and it remains the sixth leading cause of death in this country. The good news is that there are natural treatment alternatives.

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Economic Buffer: Survey Equates Frugal Habits with Healthier Lives

Nov 02, 2010 03:31PM

A study shows that most middle-class Americans who have adopted sensible spending habits in response to the economic slowdown say that their newfound frugal behaviors are making them healthier.

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Overfished Oceans: Urgent Need for Sustainable Seafood Buying Practices

Nov 02, 2010 03:31PM

A study shows that at least 75 percent of the world’s fish stocks are now considered fully- or over-exploited or depleted as a result of a sevenfold increase in fish harvesting.

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Home Sweet Home: Boomers Likely to Embrace Cohousing Trend

Nov 02, 2010 03:31PM

Cohousing is a growing phenomenon in both rural and urban areas, and a trend that baby boomers are likely going to embrace.

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Update on Black Tea’s Mineral Content: Caution to Excessive Drinkers

Nov 02, 2010 03:31PM

Black tea, a staple in many U.S. households, is the world’s most consumed beverage; yet it may contain higher concentrations of fluoride than previously thought.

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Go Easy on the Meat: Frequent Meat-eaters Take Caution

Nov 02, 2010 03:31PM

Meat has traditionally had a proud place at holiday tables, but recent research cautions that people who eat meat frequently may run a higher risk of developing bladder cancer.

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