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Live Comedy Evokes Trust and Empathy: Stand-up Comics Induce Bonding in Audience Members

May 31, 2016 08:09AM

Stand-up comics evoke warm bonding in their audience, a British researcher has found.

Well Well: New Healthy Building Standard

May 31, 2016 08:09AM

Scientists, doctors and other researchers have developed the WELL Building Standard, a certification program that emphasizes human health and well-being in the design of new structures.

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Buzz Benefactors: More Retailers Ban Bee-Toxic Products

May 31, 2016 08:09AM

A major supermarket chain will no longer buy fruit or vegetables from farmers that spray with any of eight pesticides that are toxic to bees.

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Nature’s Metric: Rethinking All Aspects of Society

May 31, 2016 08:09AM

The Living Future Challenge has developed a bold framework to evoke fresh thinking about the design of systems, products and buildings.

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Unsafe Playfields: Artificial Surfaces Pose Risks

May 31, 2016 08:09AM

Athletes suffer more injuries on artificial turf, and now the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has called for new studies to determine if links exist between synthetic surfaces and cancer in young athletes.

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Buff and Balanced: Bodybuilders Turn to Yoga

May 31, 2016 08:09AM ● By Aimee Hughes

Yoga, with its long slow stretches and inner focus, complements and balances the physical iron-pumping and competitive culture of bodybuilding.

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Ditch the Hotel: Frugal Lodging Options from AirBnB to House Swapping

May 31, 2016 08:09AM ● By Avery Mack

For a truly memorable vacation, try a yurt or castle via AirBnB, a house swap in Hawaii, or house sitting in London.

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Hot Days Are Hard on Pets: How to Prevent, Detect and Treat Heatstroke

May 31, 2016 08:09AM ● By Shawn Messonnier

Pets such as bulldogs and rabbits are particularly vulnerable to heatstroke, but we can cut the risks by taking preventive measures and knowing what to do if a pet is overcome.

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Dad Matters: How to be the Father Kids Need

May 31, 2016 08:09AM ● By Armin Brott

When a dad is highly involved, the kids turn out to be smarter, more motivated and successful plus less likely to get into trouble.

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Manly Foods: Boost Testosterone with the Right Choices

Jun 01, 2015 03:43PM ● By Kathleen Barnes

When men eat certain foods from lean meat and nuts to cabbage and strawberries, their bodies naturally produce more male hormone, lowering the odds of infertility and impotence.

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Walking The Cat: Harness a Curious Cat for a Lively Stroll

Jun 01, 2015 03:43PM ● By Sandra Murphy

Given a gentle introduction, a cat can learn to love a leash and relish daily walks around the neighborhood.

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The Teeny-Tiny Vacation Option: Mini-Dwellings Make Travel a Lark

Jun 01, 2015 03:43PM ● By Avery Mack

Ever longed to try out downsizing? Teeny-tiny rentals a tenth the size of an average home are springing up at vacation sites ranging from national forests to urban centers.

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