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The Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, has redesigned the familiar nutrition panel on food containers, but these products will not be in stores for several years.  The Agency is collecting comments concerning the proposed changes before making a…Read More

You know what they say, an apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? While an apple a day is good as well, let’s start a new trend. How about trying a new super food a day! (Or at least…Read More

Teaching your children at a young age to care for their teeth can help them avoid many dental problems as they get older, suggested the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. The care of children’s teeth and gums should begin before the…Read More

Are you a dog owner or a cat owner? Or are you one of those brave souls that own both? Perhaps you’re more of the goldfish type…? Regardless, today is National Love Your Pet Day, so let’s celebrate and show…Read More

In celebration of love, after Valentine’s Day a few days ago, we thought it’d be a nice refresher to keep that focus on love, but turn the focus towards ourselves. Sure, we’ve seen diet tips, and tips to stay fit…Read More

While heart disease may be a leading cause of death, that doesn’t mean that you have to accept it as your fate, suggested the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. You can avoid heart problems down the road by adopting these healthy…Read More

Getting enough quality sleep at night helps protect your mental and physical health, quality of life, and your safety, explained the National Heart., Lung and Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.  Here is why sleep is so important: 1.  Emotional Well Being.  A…Read More

This article was updated on January 25th, 2021.  Although 38% of the American population is eligible to give blood, only 2% actually donates, according to the Cedars Sinai. Nevertheless, since the first volunteer blood donor service opened in 1921, there has been a constant…Read More

Birth defects are changes in the structure of one or more parts of the body, explained the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.  They affect one in every 33 babies born in the United States. Every 4 1/2…Read More

Each month we ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation, and advice for other like-minded people. This month we were happy to connect with founder of Gore Design Company, Brandon Gore, who believes in creating…Read More