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These shelter pup moms are all dressed up, waiting for that special visitor

Mother's Day may be the perfect time for Duchess and Buttercup to find a family.




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How to train for an obstacle race

An expert conditioning coach offers down-and-dirty advice on preparing your body for an obstacle race.



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How to train for your first triathlon

If you want to try a triathlon, here's what you need to know about the event that combines swimming, cycling and running. Experts Erin Beresini weighs in.



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Air pollution may wipe out the benefits of walking for aging boomers

A study in the Lancet looked at over-60 walkers, and those who worked on a busy London street didn't fare as well as the park walkers.



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Why weight training is so good for you

Weight lifting does more than just pump you up; it can increase your chances for survival.



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Why do we walk with straight arms but run with our arms bent?

Researchers looked at walkers and runners with bent and straight arms to find out.



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Is it normal to get winded when climbing stairs?

Everyone gets winded while climbing stairs, but sometimes it's a little more serious.



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4 ways exercise is good for your brain

The fitter you are, the stronger your brain will be as you age, which can help increase joy and improve cognitive function.



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Think air quality doesn't matter? Look at Pittsburgh in the 1940s

Before clean air laws were passed in Pittsburgh, smoke left buildings in a nighttime shroud all day, yet air quality issues aren't really in the past.




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Bird-brain: Canary smoke detector boasts impressive smarts

The Canary is a smoke and carbon monoxide detector-cum-air quality analyzer sporting good looks and remarkable smarts.




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How the Clean Air Act helped it rain in Atlanta

New study finds that air pollution limits led to 10 percent more rainfall for Atlanta in the 1970s and 1980s.



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Air pollution linked to 2 million deaths worldwide

Air pollution may be responsible for more than 2 million deaths around the world each year.



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Red cedar trees rebounded in response to Clean Air Act

Tree rings of old eastern red cedars show improved tree growth and physiology since the Clean Air Act's implementation in the 1980s.



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Air pollution causes cancer, says World Health Organization

Outdoor air pollution has now been classified as 'carcinogenic to humans' by the United Nations.




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11 surprising facts about indoor air quality [Infographic]

Many American likely aren't aware that the air in their homes and offices may be cause for concern.




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A vacation tainted by China's toxic air

What good is it if all of the historical cities and natural beauty in China are covered by haze?



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Air pollution linked to 1 in 8 deaths worldwide

Air pollution exposure contributes to one in eight deaths around the globe, according to WHO estimates.



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Half of Americans are living with dangerous levels of air pollution

A new report from the American Lung Association finds that nearly 148 million Americans breathe unhealthy air.




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The 10 cities with the worst air pollution in the world

A new study by WHO finds that air pollution has worsened since 2011, signaling increased health risks for city dwellers.



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Billboard sucks in pollution and turns it into purified air

This high tech billboard can do the work of 1,200 trees, scrubbing the air of pollutants.



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China reins in New Year fireworks to curb air pollution

Dozens of cities throughout the country have either banned or limited fireworks displays due to the threat of heavy pollution.



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'Under the Dome' air pollution documentary turns viral sensation

Since its release last Saturday, the film on China's crippling pollution has been viewed over 100 million times.



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India launches clean air index to help tackle pollution

Prime Minister Modi's efforts aimed at tackling local air pollution, but the whole world stands to benefit.




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Watch out! Urban grime is going airborne

The soot that covers statues and buildings makes even more smog, eventually hitting our lungs.




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Air pollution kills more than 3 million a year

Air pollutants are linked with heart disease, lung disease and other serious afflictions that have long-term impacts.



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Artificial photosynthesis achieved in device that also cleans the air

It's a breakthrough that scientists around the world have been pursuing for years.



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What London's air could look like without cars

This is what London's air would look like without cars.




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12 ways to get clean air without chemicals

The air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside. Want cleaner air? Here are 11 natural ways to clean your indoor air without using chemicals.




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Rare weather phenomenon triggers air-quality alerts in D.C.

A 'capped inversion' trapped air pollutants near the ground.



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How California's improving air quality is putting a dent in the region's dangerous fog

Falling levels of air pollution have resulted in a drop in California's dense tule fog.



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Baby dinosaur's tail — with feathers — found in 99 million-year-old amber

The discovery offers new insights about dinosaur plumage, hinting at a 'chestnut brown' creature that couldn't fly.




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What caused 200,000 saigas to die?

Scientists identified the cause of the mystery die-off, as half of the species' population perished within a matter of weeks in 2015.




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Haiti is now almost completely deforested

The Caribbean nation of Haiti was once lush with trees and the animals that lived there, but now only a few sections of primary forest remain.



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What is the grain-to-glass trend?

In an unexpected offshoot of the local food movement, distilleries are embracing farming.




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What to drink: The Optimist Cocktail

Designed to drink while binge watching “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” this cocktail is a breath of fresh air, just like the heroine of the show.




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7 low-carb cocktails

By finding a way to keep the sugar to a minimum, many traditional cocktails can become low-carb versions of the originals.




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Sprig + Spirit's Chia-politan, a nourishing cocktail

What do you get when you merge superfoods and quality spirits? Cocktails for those who want to integrate mindfulness into all parts of their lives.




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Would you drink a kale cocktail?

Get past your initial skepticism and try adding a little kale juice to your gin.




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Balloons + water = big ice balls for summer cocktails

For the holiday weekend, and all summer long, try this easy trick for making a lot of large ice balls at one time.




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Backyard Picnic Bradford: A foraged cocktail

Honeysuckle and lemon balm foraged from the backyard or your farmers market flavor this vodka cocktail.




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Straitsville Special: Moonshine with a smoky past

Ohio’s first legal moonshine distillery makes its home in a town with a fascinating bootlegging past.




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The Locavore Strawberry Daiquiri

Local rum, strawberries and honey go into this classic frozen cocktail.




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Pistachio cocktails? Try a Pistachio Ginger Mule

Vodka infused with pistachio shells adds nutty savoriness to the kick of a classic mule.




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​Tropical Island Cocktail: Almost like being there

Try this pretty pineapple-orange and vodka cocktail.




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How to grow a cocktail garden

Those herbs in your backyard can spice up so much more than just your dinner menu.




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Labor-free cocktails for Labor Day Weekend

Make your sipping simple this holiday weekend with these easy-to-throw-together drinks.




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Sip a tasty rum from a sustainable distillery

Rum Diplomatico has a very rare certification for environmental awareness.




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What to pair with bourbon

Representatives from American whiskey brands give their recommendations on pairing whiskey with food.




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Tea cocktails just got easier

These Owl's Brew teas are specially crafted for cocktails will make summer cocktails simple to shake up.




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When life gives you chickens, make cocktails

Lifestyle blogger Kate Richards opens up about the feathery inspiration behind her boozy masterpieces.