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Turf Trouble: Florida Lawn Spray Spreads Disturbing Effects

May 31, 2013 12:05PM

A popular home lawn spray is wiping out snails, crayfish and water plants in Florida waterways.

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Hot Stuff: New Technology Increases Solar Efficiency

May 31, 2013 12:05PM

The latest thinner, less reflective solar cells capture more light waves, raising efficiency of solar panels by 81 percent, even under cloudy skies.

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Sports and Music: A Winning Combination: Crank Up the Tunes While Working Out

May 31, 2013 12:05PM

Listening to music we personally love, no matter the genre, makes exercising feel easier and propels us more easily into “the zone”.

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Resveratrol Can Aid Prostate Cancer Treatment: Cheers to Good News

May 31, 2013 12:05PM

The heart-boosting compound found in grape skins and red wine makes prostate tumor cells more susceptible to being zapped by radiation.

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Flavonoids Protect Men Against Parkinson’s: Cut Your Risk with these Foods

May 31, 2013 12:05PM

Men regularly consuming flavonoid-rich foods such as apples, red wine, berries and teas cut their risk of Parkinson’s by 40 percent, reports the journal Neurology.

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Don’t Worry, Be Healthy: The Old Adage May Help Protect Your Heart

May 31, 2013 12:05PM

Looking on the bright side can slash the risk of cardiovascular troubles in half, Harvard researchers have found.

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Grilled Food Might Make Us Fat: Risks with Barbecued Meals

May 31, 2013 12:05PM

Mount Sinai doctors have found that a common compound in meats and poultry barbecued at high temperatures can bring on tummy fat, insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes.

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Moon Fuel: Two New Sources of Sustainable Energy

May 31, 2013 12:05PM

A space-age metal may transform a fifth of the heat emitted from factory chimneys and tailpipes into electricity. A yeast biodiesel process can convert cheese-factory waste into fuel.

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Sugary Drinks Linked to Heart Disease: The Sour Side of Sweet Beverages

May 31, 2013 12:05PM

Men that drink a mere 12 ounces of sugary soda a day increase their risk of deadly cardiovascular disease by a fifth. Diet versions aren’t so healthy, either.

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Breaks from Email Boost Focus and Performance: Time Outs from Electronic Communication Yields Positive Results

May 31, 2013 12:05PM

Periodically removing email from workers’ lives removes stress, helps them stay on task and even keeps them moving about physically, researchers say.

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