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Summertime and the livin’s [thirsty]: 5 alternatives to bottled water

By making simple, versatile swaps, you can stay hydrated this summer and all year long without ever touching a disposable water bottle again.




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Tired of winter? Don't think Hygge thoughts, they are evil and unhealthy

Fireplaces! Candles! Clutter! What are these people thinking?




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Care and feeding of a healthy microbiome

The secret to a diet that makes the microbes in your gut healthy, for fighting obesity and disease




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UK to set goal of restoring soil health by 2030

Incredibly, this appears to be the first time the government has really tried to tackle this crucial issue nationwide.




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Wealthy philanthropists wage war. On cats.

With a $1 million donation, Andrew and Jane Cliffordhope will double the size of the world's largest cat-free sanctuary.




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JUPE health is an 'immediate response to hospital overcrowding'

These flat-packed rest-and-recovery units could take the load off hospitals in a hurry.




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Cradle to Cradle products could be key to a healthy house

C2C products were featured in the Unity Home seen at Greenbuild.




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New Japanese House by Alts Design Office is influenced by traditional design

It is all about the progression through the spaces.




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What you should know about the cobalt in your smartphone

Cobalt is used to build lithium-ion batteries found in mobile technology. Much of it comes from Congo, where men, women, and children endure dangerous and unhealthy conditions to satisfy our hunger for new devices. It's time we paid attention.




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Alternative view of the future of the car at Detroit Auto Show

A designer's take on the car of the future. Hint: it's a bike




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What can rule-bending alternative builders teach us about smarter shelters? (Video)

Modern building codes and zoning regulations, while helping to set safety standards that can save lives, can also serve as big barriers to building small, sensible, and affordable dwellings with alternative materials and techniques.




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Don’t stop knitting! It keeps you healthy.

Who knew that knitting could have such a positive impact on our physical and mental health?




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Ecuadorian Farmers Organize 'Illegal' Fairs to Bring Healthy, Fair Priced Food to Communities

A local regulation forces all food to go through a terminal controlled by big business, but a group of small producers found a way to bypass the rule.




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Alternative Social Housing: Prefab, Add-On Homes to Densify Suburbs

How to provide housing for the masses getting out of poverty and out of slums in the developing world, without creating sprawl? Argentine architects propose attaching new homes to existing structures.




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What's the healthiest insulation?

A new report from the NRDC has some surprises.




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Health benefits of walkable cities won't be realised without reducing automobile use

Yet more ways that cars and trucks are killing us and ruining cities.




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Vacations will make you happier, healthier, and more creative

No more excuses! Book that time off and feel guiltless while doing so, since you'll be a better partner, parent, and employee as a result.




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The most magical salt water swimming hole is in Samoa

Samoa's To Sua Ocean Trench is a natural salt water swimming hole that looks too beautiful to be real.




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5 ways to make healthy cooking easier

It's the eternal struggle for anyone tasked with feeding themselves.




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Stop The Five Gallon Flush: A 40 Year Old Guide To Alternative Toilets

Bill Gates take note: It's all in here and It is surprising how little has changed




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The hot poop on alternative toilets, Tiny house edition

Another look at what's out there in the world of composting and other alternative toilets




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Peecycling in the city: Would you "stealth pee" in an urban yard?

Nutrient cycling is important. But it's not something you want to get arrested for.




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The risks of single use plastic alternatives

As the war on plastics heats up, could the alternatives be worse for sustainability?




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No country is doing enough to protect children's health and wellbeing

A damning report says children face two main threats globally, and most nations are failing to address these.




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31 healthy, satisfying snack ideas

In times of comfort snacking, there are plenty of fulfilling options that are actually good for you.




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Healthy 75' Tree Cut Down to Decorate Rockefeller Center. Does It Have to Be This Way?

The tree that will decorate Rockefeller Center this holiday season was cut down this week - but was it needlessly killed?




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New study confirms that gas stoves are bad for your health

Just using them for an hour pushes pollution above legal limits.




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Yet another study concludes that gas stoves are really bad for kids' health

Serious cooks are serious about gas, but it's time to give it up.




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"Intertwined homes" are efficient, healthy, prefab and all-electric

Toronto project pushes every TreeHugger button




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I finally found a perfect shampoo alternative

After years of no-shampoo approaches, I found a way to clean my hair that actually works for me.




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The hidden health risks of breast implants

This is serious surgery with long-term implications. We need to stop treating it so lightly.




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UN evaluates principles to ensure safe and healthy workplaces

It is estimated that one worker dies every 15 seconds from toxic exposures at work




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Depressed? A healthy diet can help

Various healthy diets are shown to ease symptoms of depression, and they work even better for women.




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Looking for delicious, ethically made chocolate? Meet Alter Eco

I've eaten a lot of fabulous fair trade chocolate, and this is undoubtedly the yummiest I've ever had!




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How to make healthier homemade Nutella

This version contains no added sugar or oil, and yet it tastes fantastic.




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Waiting for a bus at a special BUS stop in Baltimore

This celebration of buses makes a BUS stop a special place to meet.




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The humble toilet is bringing health and hope to Haiti

A group called SOIL installs waterless toilets in hard-to-reach, impoverished communities and then transforms the waste into compost, improving food security.




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How disgust could lead to a cleaner, healthier world

Disgust is a powerful human emotion that could be utilized to promote better hygiene and nutrition, but unfortunately humans are too disgusted to take it seriously.




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Study finds that owning a car is bad for your health

We all knew that, but this study is randomized.




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10 Grilling Tips For a Delicious, Healthier Summer Barbecue Season

With barbecue season in full swing, the benefits of using your grill are nearly endless: The meals you can make are delicious, healthy, and guaranteed to keep your kitchen cooler than using your oven.But even slow food grill dinners, be they evenings al






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Cardinal Health Introduces Hospital Quality at Home™ Products - Say Hello to Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health, which provides medical products and services to many of America’s most prestigious medical institutions, introduces the Hospital Quality at Home™ brand.




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RESOLVING TO GET HEALTHIER IN 2016? STAY ON TRACK WITH THESE QUICK TIPS! - Stay On Track With 2016 With These Quick Tips

Stay On Track With 2016 With These Quick Tips




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Barometer Promise - BNP Exane "Exclusivity & Desirability" 2015: The Wealthiest Chinese Women Rank Luxury Brands - Philippe Jourdan: Partner - Promise Consulting

Philippe Jourdan: Partner - Promise Consulting




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Love At First Floss--Parents And Kids Will Love Plackers® New Dual Grip Fruit Smoothie Swirl Kids' Flossers - Nutrition and Dental Health for Kids

Plackers presents nutrition and dental health tips to keep kids’ teeth clean and mouths healthy.




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Michael Strahan Teams Up With Meta To Launch "Heart 2 Heart" Campaign During National Heart Month To Promote Living A Heart-Healthy Lifestyle - Meta Heart 2 Heart Featuring Michael and Gene Strahan

Meta Heart 2 Heart Featuring Michael and Gene Strahan





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Love At First Floss--Parents And Kids Will Love Plackers® New Dual Grip Fruit Smoothie Swirl Kids' Flossers - Nutrition and Dental Health for Kids

Plackers presents nutrition and dental health tips to keep kids’ teeth clean and mouths healthy.