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Childhood obesity is a global epidemic, according to Kathleen K. Barnhouse, M.D., of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Journal of Family Practice. In the United States, 19.8% of the children ages 6 through 11 and 18.1%…Read More

This article was updated on November 3rd, 2021.  November is American Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the disease and burden that 34.2 million Americans must live with every day. That’s about one in ten Americans, not to…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 connected with television personality, jewelry designer, and fashion columnist, Stassi Schroeder. Born in New Orleans, Stassi…Read More

Every year as fall rolls around, it brings with it changing colors, cooler weather, and of course, cold and flu season. It seems every where you go, there is someone coughing or sneezing way too close for comfort. On the…Read More

With today’s technology and the rise of smart phones, being ecologically friendly is becoming easier and easier. Delving into the world of green apps, here is a list of downloads to consider for living a greener lifestyle! Not only will these…Read More

This past Sunday, November 2, 2014, the 43rd TCS New York City Marathon took place. While the first New York City Marathon in 1970 was held entirely in Central Park with only 55 finishers, today the race stretches 26.2 miles…Read More

Ghost stories, eccentric costumes, and scary movies can only mean one thing: Halloween. Kids love dressing up for the night and going door-to-door for treats. However, there’s no reason that your little ones need to eat immense amounts of sugar…Read More

After British actress, Judi Dench, announced that she had been diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), it focused attention on a serious eye disease that affects many older people and can lead to blindness. While you may think that your…Read More

Between Halloween, Thanksgiving, and fall in general there are pumpkins everywhere, so take advantage of this wonderful and versatile plant! We all know that pumpkins are great for decoration, but they also make for great beauty products, gardening supplies, and…Read More

The Environmental Media Association Awards took place last Saturday, October 18, at the Warner Brothers Burbank Studio. The event marked the 25th anniversary of the organization’s inception and was hosted by Marc Malkin and Arlene Santana. Dozens of eco-friendly celebrities…Read More