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​7 reasons you should always wash your face before bed

Seriously, take a moment even if you're tired, it's definitely worth it.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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You're betting on moisturizer with sunscreen to save your skin. You shouldn't.

Study finds that moisturizer with sunscreen isn't as effective as straight sunscreen.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why you should add collard greens to your plate, and 6 tips for cooking them

These bitter cruciferous vegetables are an often-looked superfood — unless you live in the South, that is.




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This weird-looking mushroom should be on your menu

Don't let the "spines" of the hedgehog mushroom deter you from its deliciousness.




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Why we should have little altars everywhere

A simple arrangement of meaningful things can help us find inspiration in our daily lives.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why we shouldn't shrug off the latest pipeline spill(s)

U.S. pipelines have already sprung two major leaks in 2015, including the Yellowstone River's second oil spill in four years.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why you should care about the looming helium shortage

The worldwide shortage of helium threatens many industrial, medical and military applications far beyond balloons.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Should I skip breakfast on Thanksgiving?

On Thanksgiving, people may forgo breakfast or lunch to save room for a feast in the evening.




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Why you should teach your kids to cook this holiday season

With all that holiday food prep coming up, now may be the perfect time to teach the little ones some kitchen skills.




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What is methane and why should you care?

Methane is a natural substance that can be produced over time through biological routes. This colorless, odorless gas has huge potential as a fuel, but it also




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Coal: Jobs should not trump mountains

We need to give coal miners safe, productive, high paying jobs building the green future. Their jobs should not stand in the way of killing coal.




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Why you should watch 'Okja'

Streaming on Netflix, "Okja" is an action-parable about an animal and her human. It's bold and totally unique.



  • Arts & Culture

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Should we drink coffee? The pros and cons

There can be both positive and negative effects of drinking coffee on a regular basis.




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10 habits you should pick up from your grandmother

Looking to simplify your life, save some money, boost your health and help the planet? Then these grandma-tested customs are for you.




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How often should you wash your towels?

Probably more often than you think — which is way too often, in this writer's opinion.




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Why you should be more worried about pollination than a bee sting

Bees don't want to sting you. They have far more important things to do, like keep our agriculture system afloat.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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​15 things you should never put down the drain

From coffee grounds to flushable wipes, avoid these no-nos when rinsing and flushing.




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Why we should ban glitter, just like we banned microbeads

Made of plastic and metal, it harms our oceans just like microbeads.




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6 things you should refill instead of tossing

You can reduce the amount of waste you create without much effort.




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Why all stores should offer digital receipts

Paper receipts are full of problems, not the least of which is BPA. But there are now many digital options for getting and storing them that make life easier.




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Why you should celebrate International Day of Yoga every day

From increasing flexibility to easing stress, yoga has so many health benefits.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why LeBron James uses yoga bubbles (and maybe you should, too)

NBA star LeBron James may have just launched a new fitness revolution with his use of "yoga bubbles."



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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We should worry about boomers on e-bikes

In the Netherlands, men over 65 on e-bikes are causing a big spike in the cycling death rate. And the Dutch are ahead of the game on all things biking.




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Why, how and when you should stretch

Are you new to stretching? Here are some tips on how to improve flexibility and information about the kinds of stretching you should be doing.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Should we resurrect extinct species?

New study from Australia suggests resurrection of extinct species could lead to a loss in overall biodiversity.




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What should you do with your dog's poop?

There's no perfect way to dispose of your dog's waste, but here are some ideas.




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'Zapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn't Be Your Alarm Clock'

Ann Louise Gittleman offers '1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution'



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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5 reasons you should switch to beeswax candles

Did you know you could be polluting the air in your house by burning candles? Learn more here.




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Should Californians tear up their lawns and replace them with swimming pools?

Yes, says a new campaign that champions backyard pools as a drought-friendlier landscaping alternative.




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California's waste-curbing water restrictions should be enacted everywhere

The now-permanent rules are just common sense, really.



  • Climate & Weather

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Should we tow icebergs from Antarctica to combat drought?

A company in the United Arab Emirates is already putting an iceberg-towing plan into action.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why your next computer should be a desktop

Don't laugh. There are a lot of good reasons to consider it.




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Should laptops and phones be banned in lecture halls?

Some professors are doing it, but perhaps they should look in the mirror.




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October is Fair Trade Month, but being fair to farmers should be a year-round thing

My family is starting off the chilly fall mornings fairly with ethically sourced coffee and hot chocolate.




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What should I do with asbestos tile?

What am I supposed to do with asbestos tile in my home?



  • Remodeling & Design

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Why you should fix that leak now

Water leaks, especially those from plumbing pipes and fixtures, don't go away. They only get worse.




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Trying to start a business? Why you should keep your job

In these financially uncertain times, more and more 9-to-5 workers are rounding out their paychecks with cash from entrepreneurial ventures.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Should we scrap cash altogether?

Economists might like the idea, but the public doesn't seem to yet.




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4 things you should know about the Black Friday climate report

A new U.S. report on climate change offers 'information that every human needs.'



  • Climate & Weather

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McCarthy should open the windows at the EPA, letting in the press and public

Two environmental journalists call for the Environmental Protection Agency to become more open to the press and thus to the public.




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Ted Turner says Obama should have put energy first

Media mogul offers to lobby at no charge in support of wind power.




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What is 'sharenting,' and should you stop doing it?

More than half of moms and one-third of dads surveyed admit to sharing — and oversharing — info about their kids on the Internet.




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Should you avoid acetaminophen?

California considers labeling acetaminophen a carcinogen.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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If you're afraid of spiders, this is exactly when you should get out of the house

Researchers have managed to pinpoint the time you're most likely to meet a spider.




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Goodbye to cars: Why we should take a good look at Finland's phone-based mobility system

Helsinki is experimenting with a plan to match people with rides, making cars unnecessary.




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You should get paid to park your car at the airport

FlightCar leverages all those idle vehicles in the long-term lots, and it's a lifeline for frequent flyers.




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China's 57-story prefab tower should have been taller

Sky City was supposed to be 220 stories and this building was supposed to be 97 stories; but there's more to building than just technical innovation.



  • Research & Innovations

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Should rhinos be introduced to Australia?

It's a wild idea fraught with controversy, but Australia has the habitats and the protections in place to harbor these beasts.




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19 environmental charities you should know

From animal welfare to marine protection to climate change, these environmental charities are sure to put your money to good use.




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More illumination on why you should ditch those old bulbs [Infographic]

Seventy percent of sockets contain inefficient light bulbs. Here's how to switch them out with energy-saving models while minding your lumens and your watts.