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Yoga History Inspires Smithsonian Art Exhibit

Washington D.C. will soon be the home of a piece of yoga history. The Sackler Gallery of the Smithsonian's Museums of Asian Art will host the first large exhibition of yoga-related art. The show, titl…

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Tell Supermarkets No to Frankenfish

It's time to take a stand and tell major U.S. supermarkets to boycott  genetically engineered salmon commonly referred to as "Frankenfish."  Many major stores, including Target, Trader Joe's and Whole…

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Organic Farmers Lose Another Monsanto Appeal

In a decision that would have protected farmers from corporate lawsuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Court has sided with Monsanto, affirming a previous ruling on the matter. U.S. organic…

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Vegan Takes on Hiking Challenge for Animal Rights

According to the Pacific Crest Trail Association, it takes an average of five months to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. The last time Josh Garrett hiked it in 2009, the 2,655 mile trail took him only 88…

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Ben and Jerry’s Remove GMOs from Ice Cream

Get out your spoons and dig in to a pint of Coffee Buzz Buzz Buzz in celebration; Ben and Jerry's has announced its commitment to be completely GMO-free by the end of the year. Already vocal about the…

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Is Your City Making You Old?

Where you live may have an impact on how young or old you appear according to a report by Sharecare. They released their annual Youngest & Oldest Cities in America report and some suggestions on h…

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4 Agua Fresca Recipes for Memorial Day

Marking the unofficial start to the summer vacation season, Memorial Day often heralds the beginning of warm weather and days spent in the sun. To kick off your celebration of summer on Monday, why no…

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Music and Yoga Lovers Rejoice Over New Studio

Music and yoga lovers have something to celebrate. Wanderlust, the festival that brings together yoga, music and nature, is putting permanent roots in Lake Tahoe, California. In late June of 2013, Wan…

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March Against Monsanto Coming to a City Near You

Those angered by the recent signing of the Monsanto Protection Act will have a chance to air their frustrations next Saturday, May 25. The March Against Monsanto is taking place in cities all over the…

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Have Fast Food Restaurants Become Healthier?

With many popular fast food restaurants now advertising "healthier" options, it seems reasonable to assume that the overall health of those restaurants has improved. According to a study looking at da…

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