Archive | May, 2014

Easy Breezy to the Max

Easy Breezy to the Max

by the Rodale’s team Take summer relaxation to the max with our consciously designed maxi dresses and skirts—perfect for any summer occasion! Here are some of our favorite maxi looks and some suggestions of where to rock them! Wear to Work Stuck in the office on a warm summer day? At least you can hit […]

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Shooting Stars, Hot Flashes, and Feeling Sexy

Shooting Stars, Hot Flashes, and Feeling Sexy

by guest blogger Diana Zuckerman, PhD, president of the National Center for Health Research Q: How is watching shooting stars like taking “pink Viagra”? A: They’re both subject to a very strong placebo effect, and in both cases that can make people very happy. But one is more dangerous than the other. Let me explain. Like […]

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Your Plate Is the Answer

Your Plate Is the Answer

by guest blogger Ellen Gustafson, sustainable food-system activist, author, innovator, and social entrepreneur Our global food system is a pretty powerful thing. The system produces enough calories to feed every person on the planet more than each of us needs, and many of us have more diverse food options than our grandparents could have ever […]

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Free the Bees from Forced Slavery!

Free the Bees from Forced Slavery!

It feels like I’ve written this blog before, but a quick search tells me I haven’t. Either way, a recent story brought this topic to my attention again… On May 21, 2014, a tractor-trailer full of beehives crashed on the highway in Delaware, “accidentally” freeing millions of bees. No one was seriously injured, other than […]

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Seven Sunscreen Shockers!

Seven Sunscreen Shockers!

by guest blogger Ava Anderson, natural-beauty expert and safe-cosmetics advocate Here comes summer—and the SUN! Finally, that long winter is in our rearview mirror. But did you know that UV rays become more intense in the spring, even before the temperatures get warmer? That means it’s sunscreen time. But with so many choices, how do you […]

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Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day

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Maria’s Five Favorites: Summer… Bring It On!

Maria’s Five Favorites: Summer… Bring It On!

Yes! It’s Memorial Day Weekend, which means my favorite season is almost here. Bring on the sunshine with some of my favorite earth-friendly summer essentials: 1. Glide Boardies Getting active never looked so good! These board shorts by Greenlines are made from super-soft 100% recycled polyester. Plus, Greenlines donates a portion of its profits to […]

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The "Joys" of Boarding

The “Joys” of Boarding

by guest blogger Renee James, humorist and blogger I’m in Chicago, waiting to board my flight. The “depultures”* are circling, and the gate attendant is about to begin to “pre-board”(?) travelers deemed worthy to enter the aircraft before everyone else. Near the gate, a pole has a ridiculous sign at the top that shows two […]

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