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Caught This

February 11, 2015 by Amy Mattila
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

So, turns out that what I have known intuitively to be true my whole life is now scientifically validated. A few days ago I caught the tail end of an interview about widows and widowers on NPR. I was about… [read]

Three Quick, Easy, and Green Household Tricks

February 7, 2015 by John Brasington
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Cleaning surfaces and unblocking drains is usually perceived as a rather unwelcome chore. This is especially true if you’re proud to live a sustainable lifestyle and do not want to use store-bought conventional cleaners. But fans of green living (and… [read]

FDA Investigation: Four Major Retailers Sell Supplements Consisting of Cheap Fillers and Allergenic Compounds

February 6, 2015 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

On Monday, the New York State Attorney General announced that testing found four major retailers sell supplements consisting of cheap fillers and allergenic compounds instead of the herbs they claim to contain. Walmart, Walgreens, Target, and GNC are taking full… [read]

The Discovery Of the Superoxide Dismutase – An Enzyme and An Antioxidant

February 2, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Like many great discoveries, the first antioxidants were discovered by accident. Joe McCord was looking for the function of a different enzyme when he chanced upon a mysterious enzyme that seemed to be present in every form of life except… [read]

Marathon Running: The New Counseling for Couples?

February 1, 2015 by Curt Davies
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Relationships are hard work. Sometimes they suck. But sometimes (most of the time, hopefully), you wouldn’t want to be with anyone else. Everyone faces the same difficulties from time to time. Arguments can happen. They’re normal, but they shouldn’t be… [read]

Yes, Cold Weather Can Make You Sick – Scientists Finally Confirm What We All Knew

January 29, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: February 9, 2017

We’ve all been told, “Get a coat on or you’ll catch a cold!” Many of us have ignored this advice. We’ve been told by educators and those “in the know” that cold weather doesn’t make us sick, viruses do. New… [read]

Eco-Friendly Toys: Tips for Keeping Kids and the Planet Safe

January 29, 2015 by Jessica Velasco
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

As parents, we always have our kids’ safety in mind. We rarely hand something over to our children without thinking of how it could potentially harm them. Will he be able to pull parts off that car, put them in… [read]