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Gut Bacteria Linked to Toddler Temperament: Researchers Find Correlation to Behavior

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM

Toddlers with diverse gut bacteria proved to be more curious and sociable and less impulsive than toddlers with fewer types of bacteria.

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Music Makes Exercise Easier: Provides a Workout Boost

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM

Individuals that worked out to music rather than silence felt less fatigued and exercised more effectively.

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Acupressure Eases Fatigue in Cancer Survivors: Sleep and Quality of Life Improves

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM

In a recent study, two-thirds of breast cancer survivors that used an acupressure routine on themselves slashed their chronic tiredness to normal levels.

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Exercising Women Have Fewer C-Sections: Fitness Routines Reduce Cesarean Deliveries

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM

Women that worked out regularly during pregnancy had fewer cesarean deliveries and a lower risk of hypertension and diabetes.

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Heavy TV Watching Linked to Poor Bone Health: Risks of Excessive Television Time

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM

Children between 5 and 20 years of age that watched more than 14 hours a week of TV had lower bone mineral content as young adults.

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Stoned Doggies: Dangers vs. Benefits of Pet Marijuana

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM

Although a certain form of marijuana can ease pet pain, dogs that mistakenly gulp THC-laced food can suffer trembling and seizures.

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Message Received: Conventional Grocery Chains Go Organic

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM

Enthusiastic consumer demand is driving Kroger’s and Walmart’s new emphasis on organic sales.

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Stark Mark: Carbon Dioxide Passes Climate-Warming Threshold

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM

Carbon dioxide levels reached 400 parts per million this year, a dangerous level unlikely to change in our lifetime, warn climate scientists.

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Safer Citizens: Germany to Ban Fracking Permanently

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM

The country follows France and Bulgaria in forbidding fracking because of possible risks to drinking water.

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Zoo Zapped: Buenos Aires Moves Animals to Nature Reserves

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM

The 140-year-old Argentine zoo is moving its 2,500 animals to nature reserves and turning the tract into an eco-park.

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Chemical Testing: Consumer and Animal Protections Update

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM

An important new federal law restricts animal testing for cosmetics and sets safety standards for dangerous chemicals often used in household items.

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Bleep Cheap: Quality Clothes are Planet-Friendly

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM

Rather than buying inexpensive faddish items for special occasions and sticking them in the back of our closets, there are smart ways we can shop well and stay green.

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Kelly Brogan on the Truth About Depression: Why Meds Don’t Work and What Does

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM ● By Kathleen Barnes

The psychiatrist and author uses food, not pharmaceuticals, to successfully turn around depression.

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The Art of Blessing: Sanctifying Everyday Life

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM ● By Dennis Merritt Jones

Getting in the habit of sending forth daily blessings is a good spiritual practice, for we can bless our world as we have been blessed.

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One-Person Pamper Party: Natural Ways to Refresh and Renew

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM ● By April Thompson

In these stressful times, it’s critical to practice the ancient art of self-pampering in salons, spas and our own homes.

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Boarding Solutions for Beloved Pets: The Best are Pet, People and Planet Friendly

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM ● By Sandra Murphy

To find a kennel that loves your pet like you do, focus on cleanliness and eco-friendliness.

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