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Stewards of Earth's Bounty: Organic Farmers Sow Seeds of Change

Jul 01, 2014 03:05AM ● By MELINDA HEMMELGARN

From epidemic childhood obesity and rising rates of autism and food allergies to the growing risks of pesticides and climate change, we have many reasons to be concerned about the American food system. Fortunately, many heroes among us—family farmers, community gardeners, visionaries and activists—are striving to create a safer and healthier environment now that will benefit future generations.

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James Gormley Takes On the FDA: Why the Natural Health Movement Must Protect Itself

Jul 01, 2014 03:05AM ● By KATHLEEN BARNES

The FDA has been beholden to drug companies for decades. Making the situation worse, a 2012 law loosened conflict of interest restrictions for FDA advisory panels.

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Lustrous Pooch: 10 Foods to Make a Dog’s Coat Glow

Jul 01, 2014 03:05AM ● By SUZI BEBER

To keep our dog’s skin and coat healthy, supplements may first come to mind, especially oils and powders. However, whole foods deserve a closer look for naturally elegant results.

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The Bionic Coach: High-Tech Boosts Healthy Routines

Jun 01, 2014 03:05AM ● By LINDA SECHRIST

When President John F. Kennedy said in 1961 that the U.S. should commit to sending a man to the moon and return him safely by the end of the decade, few suspected the bounty of technological spinoffs that such National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) space missions would yield. Today, many of NASA’s research advancements, as well as technologies developed outside the space program, are put to good use in everyday life. Of particular interest are products used in fitness workouts.

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Living Off the Land: Low- and No-Cost Ways to Feed a Family

Jun 01, 2014 03:05AM ● By AVERY MACK

Whether it’s membership in a food co-op, tending a backyard garden or balcony tomato plant or foraging in the woods for edibles, living off the land means cleaner, fresher and more nutritious food on the table.

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Musician with a Cause: Jack Johnson Plans Shows with the Planet in Mind

Jun 01, 2014 03:05AM ● By MEREDITH MONTGOMERY

Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson’s touring concerts have almost always doubled as fundraisers for local environmental nonprofits. “Early on, we recognized that we could not only fill a room, but also raise funds and awareness for nonprofit groups we believe in,” says Johnson. Then, as he started playing larger venues, “I realized the power of touring to connect our fans with local nonprofits in every town we played.”

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Unleashing Unlimited Potential with Panache Desai

Jun 01, 2014 03:05AM ● By APRIL THOMPSON

Born into an East Indian family in London, England, Panache Desai grew up steeped in spiritual practices like meditation. Though recognized by spiritual teachers as possessing a special gift, Desai rejected his spiritual foundation as a teenager, trading it for the excitement of London’s rave music scene of the 1990s before moving to America.

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Telling Your Pet's Story: Scrapbooks Strut their Stuff

Jun 01, 2014 03:05AM ● By SANDRA MURPHY

For many, handwritten letters bundled with ribbon, pressed flowers and fading photographs have been replaced by emails, computerized cards and digital images, with the notable exception of scrapbooks.

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Possible Rancidity Link Between Fish Oil and Prostate Cancer

Jun 01, 2014 03:05AM ● By Bo Martinsen

Last year, a study from Ohio State University (OSU) determined that men consuming the most omega-3 fatty acids from fish or fish oil also had the highest risk of getting prostate cancer, a simple correlation that did not indication causation. But doubt was raised that omega-3 from fish and fish oil, which has been lauded in thousands of research studies for its health benefits, could promote cancer.

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Journey to Maturity: Setbacks Make Boys Into Men

Jun 01, 2014 03:05AM ● By NICK CLEMENTS

We all know hard-charging young men that have their foot planted firmly on the accelerator. They claim that easing off would damage their career and be an admission of failure. They are wrong. Those enjoying early successes can grow up overstressed by trying to stay on the fast track at any cost. These alpha boys are doing what they think others want them to do. In many cases, they are influenced by subtle and overt pressures from parents, peers and celebrity lifestyles, as well as advertising and video games.

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