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Eat Seasonally- Even in Winter!0
- Environmental Well-Being
- November 12, 2011
Even in the coldest, snowiest months of the year, seasonal eating promises surprising and delightful tastes, with a smaller environmental impact. And, conveniently, many winter foods are naturally healthy: rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K and beta carotene, which support our immune system at a time when the common cold and the flu are circulating.
READ MOREEat Real Food Today (and Every Day)0
- Environmental Well-Being
- October 24, 2011
October 24 is the first annual Food Day, an event which aims to “bring together Americans from all walks of life… to push for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable, humane way.” The organizers of this day are encouraging individuals to think beyond their own diets and tell leaders to improve the food system
READ MOREEase stress before it creeps in0
- Work Life and Career
- September 18, 2011
Stress can sneak up on us from nearly every direction. Lindsey Swan, therapist and coordinator of Iowa Health-Des Moines’ Employee Assistance Program, says, “It’s how you cope with it and not taking on more than you can handle. There are so many things we want to do in our lives, but if we’re spread out
READ MOREEarth Day 2012: The Most Harmful Foods For The Environment0
- Environmental Well-Being
- April 9, 2012
With Earth Day coming up, now is a good time to think about your impact on the environment. Here are the top ten food offenders in terms of the carbon footprint they leave behind. The Huffington Post, 4/5/2012
READ MOREE-Readers on Checkout0
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- October 7, 2011
The New York Public Library is considering loaning its books to e-readers, since e-books have been growing in popularity among library users. No time frame has been set, but this would be a natural extension of the library’s mission to get people to “read more and think more,” according to the president of the New
READ MOREDrug-resistant bacteria pose potential catastrophe, CDC warns0
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- September 23, 2013
Antibiotic-resistant infections pose a serious danger to our health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that we may not be able to treat these infections if they continue to spread at a rapid rate. Thomas R. Friden, CDC Director, explains, "If we're not careful, the medicine chest will be empty when we
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