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Want Some Anchovies With Your OJ?
Written by savasthi   
09/21/2008
Q: What's your first reaction when you hear that you'll soon be able to buy orange juice spiked with anchovies?  How about broccoli and kale hiding in a bar of chocolate or a super-cheese that has the power to kill off unwanted intestinal parasites? If you're anything like me, you are probably wrinkling your nose and thinking "yuck!" Or maybe you're shaking your head at the brave new world of Frankenfoods. Either way,  the next wave of "functional foods"...
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New System Could Help Avert Collapse of Fisheries
Written by jride   
09/18/2008
Guaranteeing individual fishermen a share of the catch could help avert a global collapse of fisheries, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.

[More at lime.com/planet]
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Wall Street Woes Hit Workers' Mental Health
Written by jride   
09/18/2008
The financial crisis on Wall Street isn't just hitting people's pocketbooks — it's also having effects on their mental health. Severe stress can spark some mental illnesses, or exacerbate them.

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Eco-friendly Products: Not Always As Advertised
Written by jride   
09/18/2008
Green swag is a tricky oxymoron. The idea of companies doling out free products to celebrities or the media - products that are environmentally friendly in some way - is becoming increasingly popular these days. Still, because the entire concept of swag is so inherently un-green, it makes it hard to know whether to criticize these marketing initiatives or praise them for at least demonstrating an attempt to lighten their footprint.

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FDA Eyes Mandatory Tracking Program for Food
Written by jride   
09/17/2008
A mandatory traceability system in the United States would help improve the safety of food, such as produce, a health official told lawmakers on Wednesday, three weeks after the government declared an end to the worst foodborne outbreak in a decade.

[More at lime.com/food]
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Arctic Ice Melts to Second-lowest Level
Written by jride   
09/17/2008
Arctic sea ice melted to its second-lowest level this summer, rising slightly from 2007's record but still showing a downward trend that is a key symptom of climate change, U.S. scientists said on Tuesday.

[More at lime.com/planet]
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Increase Longevity by Changing These 5 Bad Habits
Written by jride   
09/17/2008
A new study suggests that middle-aged women who followed certain key lifestyle habits had lower risk for death than those who did not.

[More at lime.com/health]
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Coffee: Friend or Foe?
Written by JessicaHarlan   
09/17/2008
A friend recently announced to me that as part of her diet, she was cutting out coffee. I know she's as much a coffee fiend as I am, so I asked her why. After all, when I'm trying to lose weight, I usually switch to skim milk and Splenda in my cup of joe. She said her doctor had told her that coffee is very acidic, and the acid that the body can't turn into alkaline, it turns into fat. After all the hype I've heard over the past few years of the health benefits of coffee I was...
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Green Hollywood Goes to Vegas, Baby!
Written by slh2346   
09/17/2008
Surprisingly, there’s a lot to do in Vegas that’s green friendly. If you are in desperate need of some relaxation after losing your other greenstuff, then check out the Canyon Ranch SpaClub at the Venetian. I had too much fun experiencing the Espresso Body Thermal, which uses Naturopathicas Organic Black Espresso Mud (a detox treatment rich in phytochemicals) and Deep Forest Oil. If your feet hurt from walking, the SpaClub is also bringing aboard a new custom-blend Organic Pedicure,...
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Love and Infidelity: How Our Brains Keep Us From Straying
Written by jride   
09/16/2008
Men and women react differently to temptation, research shows. Some of it is instinctual, but loyalty can also be a trained response.

[More at lime.com/balance]
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