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- Healthy Living
British Supermarket Powered by Its Own Garbage
The spoiled stock at a Sainsbury's superstore will be used to keep the lights on and the refrigerated cases humming.
- Healthy Living
Take a Dose of Nature and Call Me in the Morning
Doctors in D.C. have already written more than 500 nature prescriptions to encourage their patients to get outdoors.
- Pets
How to Use Your Cat Photos for Good
For every cat photo or video you post on social media using the #MyGreatCat hashtag, Purina Pro Plan will donate a pound of food to feline rescue groups.
- Healthy Living
Why Some People Are Addicted to Tanning
Evolutionary programming could be the reason why some people constantly crave having bronzed skin.
- Pets
Animal Shelter Launches Human Walking Program
The Lost Dogs' Home Human Walking Program reached out to office workers in need of some fresh air — and makes some adoption dreams come true.
- Healthy Living
California Drought is Bad News for Honey Lovers
In addition to the more obvious consequences, a severe lack of water means fewer flowers for the honeybees and less honey for the world.
- Pets
Rescue Cats in Outer Space (and Save Real-Life Cats at the Same Time)
The student-designed mobile game Galactickitties lets you save space-flying felines and buy them adorable outfits, and every download benefits the ASPCA.
- Pets
Not Getting Enough Sleep? Blame Your Pet
More than half of the patients seeking consultations at the Mayo Clinic's Sleep Disorders Center are pet owners whose sleep is disturbed by their furry friends. Read more: http://admin1.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/not-getting-enough-sleep-blame-your-pet#
- Pets
Survey Reveals What Pet-Loving Singles Want in a Mate
Would a dog person date a cat person? The results of the 'The Truth about Pets and Dating' survey may surprise you.
- Pets
How Overstock Got into the Pet Adoption Business
After coming up with the idea during a yoga session, the online retailer's CEO mobilized his site's existing technology to help cute critters find new homes.
- Healthy Living
Kalettes: A New Hybrid Vegetable in Stores Soon
What happens when you cross kale and Brussels sprouts? A whole new take on vegetables.
- Pets
Dogs Know You Have Cancer Before You Do
Studies show that man's best friend can detect cancer with surprising accuracy. Researchers hope to one day develop an electronic nose that mimics canines' extraordinary noses.
- Healthy Living
5 Reasons Not to Drink Bottled Water
It's expensive, wasteful and — contrary to popular belief — not any healthier for you than tap water.
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When is the Best Time of Day to Take Vitamins?
When to take a supplement depends largely on what kind you're taking. But make sure you really need to take one in the first place.
- Pets
Man Walks 2,000 Miles to Help Save Dogs
After losing his Great Pyrenees to canine cancer in 2006, Luke Robinson set out to raise awareness about a disease that kills 4 to 6 million dogs each year.
- Pets
How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Family's Pack
Bringing home a new dog is exciting, but can also be disruptive for the dogs already living with you. An expert dog trainer lays out the steps for ensuring your newest family member is welcomed by everyone.
- Healthy Living
7 Nutrient Deficiencies that Can Make You Sick
Tired? Depressed? Nutrient deficiency might be to blame. You might not be getting the right amount of these vitamins & minerals.
- Pets
This Sleeping Bag Attachment Keeps Canine Campmates Warm, Secure
Finally, a solution for folks who love taking their dogs on overnight camping trips but aren't quite sure how to handle the sleeping arrangements ...
- Healthy Living
The Surprising Health Benefits of Ginger
The root has been used medicinally for more than 2,000 years.
- Pets
A Cat Shelter Grows in Brooklyn (and It's Run Out of One Guy's Apartment)
Steven Liu hopes to capitalize on the Internet's love of felines and help New York shelter cats find forever homes in the process.