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A breath of fresh air or a brisk walk helps the elderly, often cooped up in nursing homes, fight off what some are calling “nature deficit disorder” and is deeply rooted in quality of life issues. Being outdoors helps people feel alive, happier, and even younger, experts say. Though the older generations may need some
READ MOREDoing laundry doesn’t just require your time and energy, but it comes with some serious costs to the environment. From letting your clothes air-dry to making your own detergent, the Environmental Protection Agency offers some green tips that will cut down on electricity and water, and save you a little green too. MSNBC, 7/20/2011
READ MORETwins are one the best surprises life can throw your way. But this unexpected joy can chuck more expenses down your alley as well. A panel of experts, led by TODAY’s financial editor Jean Chatzky, answers viewers’ questions about the best way to update savings accounts for an unexpected baby, whether it's just one or
READ MORESpurred by first lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to bring healthy food options to every table in America, major grocer retailers including WalMart, Walgreens, and SuperValu, have vowed to create more stores in low-income communities that currently lack affordable and nutritious food. The move, which is being announced today, will help these communities in two ways—making
READ MOREAccording to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, women with breastfeeding difficulties should be screened for depression—stemming from the fact that surveyed women were 42 percent more likely to experience postpartum depression than those who enjoyed the breastfeeding experience. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
READ MORE“Happily Divorced” star Fran Drescher is giving house-hold toxins the boot. A survivor of uterine cancer, Drescher knows that many cancers have environmental causes and are associated with the dangerous chemicals we bring into our own homes. Through her foundation CancerSchmancer.org, she has created a program called Trash Cancer that encourages consumers to be aware of
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