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Turmeric Acts Against Cancer: One Powerful Spice

Mar 29, 2013 11:19AM

A favored seasoning throughout history, the pungent spice can also restrict the formation of metastases and help keep prostate cancer in check.

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A Bus Pass to Green Well-Being: Improve Your Health and the Planet's

Mar 29, 2013 11:19AM

A UK study found that British seniors using free bus passes were also more likely to walk or cycle frequently, which may increase fitness and social interactions.

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Getting the Lead Out: New "Action Level" for Exposure in Children

Mar 29, 2013 11:19AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently redefined the “action level” for lead exposure in children.

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How Does Your Garden Glow?: Chemicals and Heavy Metals Found in Gardening Tools

Mar 29, 2013 11:19AM

Gardening can be a healthy pastime… as long as toxic tools aren’t involved. Follow these tips for safer planting.

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Keystone XL Fight: Protesters Rally Again Against Tar Sands Pipeline

Mar 29, 2013 11:18AM

Thousands of citizens have rallied at the White House, calling on President Obama to honor his clean energy campaign promises and reject the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline.

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Nordic Order: Sweden Running Out of Garbage

Mar 29, 2013 11:18AM

The nation’s recycling program is so successful—only 4 percent of its waste ends up in landfills—that it now imports tons of trash from European neighbors to run incinerators that create heat and electricity.

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Online Literacy: Students Learning to Adopt Internet Academics

Mar 29, 2013 11:18AM

According to a Pew Research Center survey, the Internet has opened up a vast world of information for today’s students, but digital literacy skills need improvement.

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A Diet for Healthy Bones: A Reason to Go Mediterranean

Mar 29, 2013 11:18AM

The first randomized study of its type identifies which type of healthy diet may be associated with increased serum levels of osteocalcin, a protein vital to bone formation.

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Gas Saver: Keep Bucks in Your Pocket at the Pump

Mar 29, 2013 11:18AM

Drivers have many ways to save money by coaxing more miles per gallon from their vehicle. It’s easy to adopt some simple driving and maintenance habits.

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Better Cafeterias: School Lunches Improving Nationwide

Feb 28, 2013 11:56AM

Although most schools nationwide can improve their marks for serving healthy lunches, several states surpassed federal guidelines in 2012.

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