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Under much scrutiny from chemical companies, environmentalist and activist Rachel Carson released her book, Silent…
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Last fall, Southern and Northern California experienced the worst fires in its recorded history. Fires…
Animal Companionship Has Scientific Proven Benefit to Our Health
Anyone who has ever loved an animal knows the sublime quality of a relationship built…
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Beyond diets and health benefits, food has a specific function. It can make us sleepy,…
The Forks Over Knives Guide to Plant-Based Recipes for Kids
We all know that a diet rich in organic fruits and vegetables and unprocessed, whole…