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Reforesting India: Massive Tree-Planting Against Climate Change

Dec 28, 2016 01:43PM

About 800,000 volunteers planted a staggering 49 million trees on a single day last year in India as part of an international effort to reforest the planet.

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Bird Buffet: Making Feeders Safe for Wild Birds

Dec 28, 2016 01:43PM

When avians crowd together to eat from feeders they can pick up parasites and viruses from each other, but there are ways to ensure their safety and our viewing pleasure.

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The Dark Side of Gluten-Free Living: Most People Benefit from Gluten

Dec 28, 2016 01:43PM ● By Judith Fertig

For the majority of people, those that aren’t gluten-sensitive, removing it from our plates can hurt our gut flora and depress immune function, new studies show.

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Affordable Complementary Care: Alternatives to Insurance Cost Less

Dec 28, 2016 01:43PM ● By Meredith Montgomery

Using an acupuncturist or massage therapist usually means digging into our own pockets and purses, but some pioneering insurers are covering complementary practitioners and supplements.

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Autism Risk Linked to Banned Chemicals: Prenatal Exposure Increases Odds

Dec 28, 2016 01:43PM

Children born to mothers with high exposures to PCBs, DDT and other banned-but-still-present chemicals had a 50 to 82 percent greater chance of being born with autism.

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Early Job Satisfaction Supports Long-Term Health: Risks for Disgruntled Workers in Their 20s and 30s

Dec 28, 2016 01:43PM

People that were dissatisfied with their jobs throughout their 20s and 30s were more likely to experience sleep problems, depression and excessive worry after age 40.

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