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17 Jul 2008  IN GREEN-OUTDOOR-SPORTS |   COMMENTS

We love our wild, outdoor places. The problem is, we’re loving them to death. Flying to visit the distant ones is contributing carbon dioxide to the ever-growing greenhouse gas overload; all the clobber we take with us demands greater extraction of diminishing resources both to manufacturer and to...+ READ MORE

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Wash Away Your Yoga Mat Blues

23 Jun 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Recently, I went to yoga class all ready for a much needed bliss session. I settled down onto my mat into a comfortable cross-legged position, closed my eyes, and took a nice, deep inhale and smelled…cat pee. It was my mat. When I heard about Happy Yoga Mat Wash from Kathy's Family, I had to learn...+ READ MORE

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Boost Mental Health With Housework

16 Apr 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Just 20 minutes of any physical activity--even if it's housework--in a week is enough to boost your mental health, according to a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The findings were based on a sample of nearly 20,000 men and women who were asked about their state of...+ READ MORE

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Text DIET1 For Fast Fat Facts

16 Apr 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Fast food like lo-mein, pizza, and burgers can pack a heavy punch-around your waistline-and the planet. but a new text-message service allows you to text your restaurant's name and menu item to 34381 to receive the calorie, fat, carb, and protein content information, helping you stay healthy on the...+ READ MORE

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Eat Apples, Drink Apple Juice to Lower Risk for Metabolic Syndrome

14 Apr 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Score another one for folk wisdom: Adults who eat apples and applesauce, as well as drink apple juice, have a significantly reduced risk of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health problems linked to chronic diseases such as...+ READ MORE

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Strengthen Your Abs (No Sit-Ups Required)

9 Apr 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Natural Solutions (formerly Alternative Medicine) offers a way to fight ab flab, without having to endure the monotony of hundreds of wearisome crunches or sit-ups.Hit the mat: With poses that work all the muscles in your stomach sides, and back, the ancient practice of yoga can help beat the bulge.+ READ MORE

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Take a Fitness Break

8 Apr 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Take a fitness break in lieu of a coffee break today, says celebrity trainer Kathy Kaehler, who designed this bite-size workout for the time-crunched moms at Mommy Track'd.Then, while seated, kick straight out in front of you 10 times per leg, while keeping your back straight and the belly pulled...+ READ MORE

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Be Thin To Cut Cancer

23 Mar 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

A new study by the World Cancer Research Fund suggests that the key steps to reducing cancer include not gaining weight as an adult, avoiding sugary drinks and alcohol, and not eating bacon or ham.Moderation is key; Cancer specialist Professor Karol Sikora said: "The main message I would have is not...+ READ MORE

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