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Articles by Heather L. Jones
Chlorine: What’s Behind Your Kid’s Red Eyes
Your teenager wants to work as a lifeguard at the fitness center, and you've signed up your youngest for swim lessons there. … more »
Acupuncture: Stick a Pin in Pain
Maybe you've been popping aspirin for your aching back for years, or your mother's arthritic knees don't seem to improve wi… more »
Air Quality and Kids: What’s Best?
On a warm and smoggy day last fall, my daughter came home from school and said the kids didn't go outside for recess because … more »
Your Diet Could Save Your Life
While the cause of cancer is still mostly a dark mystery, study after study indicates that diet plays a powerful role. In fac… more »
Eating the Blues Away
We know food fuels our bodies, but it is important to realize that what we eat can also affect our mood. Sure, when we're dow… more »
Eat Mediterranean Style for Health
The thought of Mediterranean food conjures up images of bread dipped in olive oil, entrees sprinkled with nuts and crumbly ch… more »
Playing Fair (Trade) With Cotton
If the thought of toiling sweatshop workers gives you pause when you pull on your favorite cotton T-shirt, here's some comfor… more »
Fair Trade: A Little Effort Goes a Long Way
Buying Fair Trade is a laudable goal for the socially conscious: It's a practice that ensures safe working conditions and equ… more »
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