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6 delicious recipes to add chia seeds to your daily diet

Chia seeds are touted for their fantastic health benefits. And thankfully there's a way to get them into just about every meal.




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Why you need to shave your avocados

The latest Pinterest-worthy food trend further solidifies the avocado as one of the world's most versatile and beloved fruits.




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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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7 foods that are good for your heart

You may know what not to eat to keep your heart healthy, but do you know what foods to add to your diet for a happy heart?




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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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Escape rooms put your puzzle-solving skills to the test

You're locked in a room and everything inside could be a clue to help you get out. Can you escape in 60 minutes?



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4 free, short, at-home yoga videos to keep up your practice

4 free, short yoga videos. These videos, each less than 20 minutes, will keep you moving and toned, even if you have limited time to practice.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Train your brain and improve your life

Neuroplasticity offers a powerful tool to improve well-being, experts say.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Conscious computing: 4 apps to fight distraction and to focus your mind

It's time to quit multitasking. Plug in and sharpen your attention with these four meditative programs.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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20 yoga poses to channel your inner animal

From the common Cobra Pose to the complex Horse Pose, here are 20 animal asanas.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Yoga for runners: Stretches to improve your energy

A few simple poses before and after a run can help improve energy and minimize injury.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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29 ways to repurpose your old yoga mat

From the garden to your feet, cast-off yoga mats can still be useful in a variety of places. Here are some creative ways to repurpose your old yoga mat.




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Mindfulness meditation has been shown to rewire your brain and improve your health

New scientific evidence backs up the benefits of mindfulness meditation.



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Nudge away your stress with goat yoga

There's a waiting list 1,000-people long to do yoga surrounded by goats in Oregon.



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What 3 months of yoga and meditation will do for your body

Researchers find biological confirmation that yoga and meditation have a positive effect on mental health. Plus: 4 yoga moves that will reduce stress.



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Why your sunscreen is bad for coral reefs

But protecting your skin and the reefs is possible.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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4 ways music is influencing your mind

Music can make wine taste better and give your romantic signals a fighting chance.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Turn up the music to amp up your workday

Music can increase your productivity at the office, especially if you tune into certain frequencies.




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Here's your new favorite Christmas song, according to science

'Love's Not Just For Christmas' has all the elements of a great holiday tune — except for Michael Bublé.




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This is your brain on jazz

A new study has shown a difference in the brain structures of musicians who specialize in different genres of music.



  • Arts & Culture

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What happens to your hearing at a music festival?

For many people, summer means music festival season. Here are several steps to protect your hearing while also jamming out to your favorite music.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Is your bookshelf made from a 600-year-old Russian tree?

.Chances are it's not, but Swedish mega-retailer IKEA has recently come under fire from environmental watchdog groups for clear-cutting old-growth forests in a




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Your choices matter, even if the consequences are hidden

The Rainforest Alliance's new video suggests what it would be like if the environmental consequences of your food choices happened in your own backyard.




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5 ways being thankful can improve your life

Gratitude is the cornerstone of Thanksgiving, but research suggests it's also an important building block for mental and physical health.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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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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10 to-dos to get your kitchen ready for the holidays

Make sure your knives are sharpened and spice rack is stocked so time in the kitchen this holiday season goes more smoothly.




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Make-ahead dishes for your Thanksgiving menu

Take some of the stress out of the big day by preparing some of your menu days, even weeks, ahead.




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5 pumpkin treat recipes for your dog

Pumpkin is just as healthy for your dog as it is for you. Here are some simple ways to feed your pooch this popular fruit, and some bonus biscuit recipes.




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Try the 30 days of gratitude quiz with your teen

Head into the holiday season with a series of daily questions that help all of us think about what we're thankful for.




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Is your fossil valuable? Fossil ID days make it easy to find out

Fossil finders have ample opportunity to connect with experts through fossil ID days at museums, parks and universities.



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If you really want to reduce your carbon footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car

A 2017 study published in Environmental Research Letters offers a number of ways to reduce your carbon emissions, and having fewer kids topped the list.




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10 ways to recycle your pantyhose

Don't throw out old pantyhose! You can recycle them in many different ways.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden

These nutritional powerhouse vegetables can flourish in your yard or in containers.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Love your stuff: Material possessions aren't evil

It's time to cultivate a true appreciation for what we have.




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When you're hiking, keep your music to yourself

The whole point of getting out into the natural world is to see, smell and hear the sounds of nature.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Mobile aid: Recycle your cell, help Haiti

Have an old cell phone stashed away? Recycle it with the Phones for Haiti program and you'll help the American Red Cross provide disaster relief in the earthqua




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Business owners: Recycle your company's cell phones

Communications Wireless Group works with business owners to recycle, refurbish, and reuse old wireless devices while maintaining a zero-landfill policy.



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Pee power: Charge your phone with urine

Gross or practical? Soon you may be able to charge your phone by plugging it into the urinal.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Mixed greens to feed your mind

A diet of mixed greens is good for the body, and a diet of mixed green Twitter users is good for the mind.




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Your gorgeous, green wedding

this is about green and sustainable weddings



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Go greener with your holiday spirits

We've got lots of choices for eco-friendly wine, beer and spirits this holiday season.




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Beverages and bites for your Oscar party

Dig into MNN's recipe archives for eco-friendly and healthy food and drinks to enjoy while critiquing gowns and arguing about who should win this year's Academy




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Go local and durable with your Oscar party

Forget the gold paper plates and the disposable red carpet for your Oscar party. Bring out the china, the crystal and the good food.




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That's a hoot! Here's your chance to win a Comedy Wildlife Photography award

Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are looking for the funniest candid photos of animals just being themselves.




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Can sunscreen pills protect your skin?

A supplement derived from a tropical fern can offer extra defense against sun damage to the skin.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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First-aid tips for hiking with your dog

With these first-aid tips and proper planning, you and your dog should be ready for anything.




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How clean is the air near your school?

Environmental Protection Agency releases air toxicity results from 65 schools in 22 states.




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Dry your clothes on the clothesline

Save money, cut carbon emissions, and extend the life of your clothing—all with a few bucks’ worth of rope.




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Wash your whites in this human-sized hamster wheel

Simultaneously burn calories, cut back on your utility bills and do the laundry with a conceptual washing machine-treadmill hybrid dubbed Wheel.



  • Research & Innovations

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​What’s the best way to heat your house?

Radiators, radiant floors or hot air? It’s complicated.



  • Remodeling & Design