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Livable Communities We Love: Good for People and the Planet

May 31, 2018 08:43AM ● By John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist

Across the country, cities from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh to Portland are finding fresh new ways to create engaging street life for residents while eco-upgrading their green spaces, services and infrastructure.

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Doing Nothing: Why Timeouts Matter

May 31, 2018 08:42AM ● By April Thompson

It’s hard to take timeouts to do nothing. Yet, when we pump the brakes, we discover fresh productivity, creativity and contentment. Here are tips to reclaim the art of be-ing over do-ing.

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Pets Welcome Here: Happy Places to Live and Travel Together

May 31, 2018 08:42AM ● By Sandra Murphy

Some towns, hotels, historic sites and eateries greet pets with open arms—valuable information for the 95 percent of us that consider our pets members of the family.

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All-Natural Beauty: Health Concerns Revolutionize the Cosmetics Industry

May 31, 2018 08:42AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Half of American women say they want all-natural skincare products, and the growing demand is transforming a beauty industry long reliant on unnatural chemical formulations.

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Healthy Summer Hydration: Kids Love These Homemade Drinks

May 31, 2018 08:42AM ● By Judith Fertig

Kids need plenty of hydration, especially during summer heat, and they’ll happily chug tasty homemade drinks that more healthfully balance electrolytes using natural salt and fruit.

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Facial Exercises Ease Midlife Signs of Aging: Help for Looking Younger

May 31, 2018 08:41AM

Middle-aged women doing 30 minutes a day of specific facial muscle movements looked an average of two-and-a-half years younger in 20 weeks.

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Exercise Boosts Good Gut Bacteria: Cardio Improves Healthy Microbes

May 31, 2018 08:41AM

Exercising 30 to 60 minutes three times a week improved healthy gut microbes in people even without dietary changes.

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Seek 15 Minutes of Device-Free Time: Why You Should Break Away From a Screen

May 31, 2018 08:41AM

Spending just 15 minutes away from a device reduced unhealthy intense emotions in young adults, reports a University of Rochester study.

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Energy Drinks Hurt Youth Health: Causes Negative Side Effects

May 31, 2018 08:41AM

Over half of teenagers that have consumed energy drinks report experiencing nausea, increased heartbeat and other negative health consequences.

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Preterm Births Down After Coal Plant Shutdown: Reduction in Pollution to Thank

May 31, 2018 08:41AM

After a polluting coal-fired power plant was shut down, women living 30 miles downwind had a 28 percent lower chance of a pre-term birth.

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