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Keeping the pounds off PDF Print E-mail

All the exercise in the world won’t work if you keep stuffing yourself with calories.
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Yes, junk food is addictive - but meat's the deadliest drug PDF Print E-mail

 Scientists have claimed that junk food is more addictive than Class A drugs

Addictive: Scientists have claimed that junk food is more addictive than Class A drugs
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Traffic jams bad for health PDF Print E-mail

If your husband comes home with murder in his eyes, there’s a pretty fair chance that the stress of having to plod through Manila’s traffic jams is finally overwhelming him.
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What is sustainable construction? PDF Print E-mail

 Sustainable construction practices

Learn how to incorporate sustainable practices into your next project.
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Hidden bacteria PDF Print E-mail

To prevent leptospirosis and melioidosis, you need to know where they lurk in your surroundings.
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Scientists say Earth's helium reserves 'will run out within 25 years' (and party balloons should cost £65 each) PDF Print E-mail

Helium
Helium is sold so cheaply that it is used to fill balloons for children, when it is actually a precious resource
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Green teleconferencing: The wave of the future PDF Print E-mail

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GOING GREEN: You can use technology to reduce the carbon footprint of air travel from face-to-face meetings. (Photo: iStockphoto)

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Paper Bags vs Plastic Bags: Which is Really Better? PDF Print E-mail

 

 Paper or plastic bags: which is better? It’s an age old question, when it comes time to check out when grocery shopping: paper bag or plastic bag? It seems like it should be an easy choice, but there’s an incredible number of details and inputs hidden in each bag. From durability and reusability to life cycle costs, there’s a lot more to each bag than meet the eye. Let’s take a look behind the bags.

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The toxic truth about vitamin supplements: How health pills millions take with barely a second thought can do more harm than good PDF Print E-mail

Toxic tablet: Headaches, diarrhoea and a flagging libido can be side effects of taking some vitamin supplements

Toxic tablet: Headaches, diarrhoea and a flagging libido can be side effects of taking some vitamin supplements
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Just Flesh: A Cook's Ode to Burns and Cuts PDF Print E-mail

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Like a hot iron pressing into damp linen or the first pours of pancake batter onto a smoking griddle, a soft inner arm hisses when it brushes the lip of a 700-degree oven.
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Understanding Food Labels PDF Print E-mail

The labels on the foods you buy provide important information that can benefit your overall health. Here’s what the fine print means

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A “Dirty Dozen” List of Supplements Consumers Should Avoid PDF Print E-mail

 Consumer Reports September 2010 Cover

 
Hidden Drugs and Steroids Found in More Than 170 Supplements Since 2008
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Fears raised over link between plastics and sperm quality PDF Print E-mail

A study has raised concerns that a chemical used in food packaging might affect the quality of men's sperm. But the study results were not conclusive, and more research is needed before we know for sure.
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What do food allergy labels really mean? PDF Print E-mail

While you might be tempted to ignore those "made in a facility that processes" (something you're allergic to) labels in the supermarket, new research suggests products with these labels are in fact more likely to be contaminated with peanuts, milk or eggs than unlabeled foods.
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