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SIMPSON SPRING: A Pure Source of Water Bubbles Up in Easton

Jun 01, 2015 06:33PM ● By Kim Childs

Simpson Spring, located in Easton, dates back to 6,000 B.C. and was considered a source of healing waters by the Wampanoag tribe members who once lived there.

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Lessons in Mindful Living from China

Jun 01, 2015 06:01PM ● By Janice Pegels

In addition to paying attention to the quality of the food we eat, the manner in which we consume it and the tone and pace of daily life can greatly affect health and well-being.

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Antioxidant-Rich Berries Thwart Alzheimer’s: Berry Good for the Mind

May 29, 2015 11:12AM

All kinds of berries protect brain cells from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

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An Avocado a Day Keeps Bad Cholesterol Away: Reduces Risk of Artery Hardening

May 29, 2015 11:12AM

Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), known as “bad cholesterol”, was reduced by 60 percent when overweight adults added an avocado to a moderate-fat diet.

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Stroke Risk Rises with Two Drinks a Day: Alcohol Increases Chances During Middle-Age Years

May 29, 2015 11:12AM

Having two drinks a day in one’s 50s and 60s increases the risk of stroke by a third and lowers the age at which it occurs, Swedish researchers have found.

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Tower Gardens Allow Indoor Growing to Flourish

Mar 31, 2015 12:21PM ● By Lolli and Bob Leeson

Individuals that take their growing indoors can seriously cut that distance and enjoy fresh produce from living room window to kitchen table.

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New GMO Labeling Bill Needs Citizen Feedback on Capitol Hill

Feb 27, 2015 01:31PM

Congressman Mike Pompeo (R), of Kansas, has introduced bill HR 4432, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2014.

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Local Women Make Healthier Eating Happen

Nov 29, 2014 02:30PM ● By Nina Livingstone and Stacey Sacks

As eating for health becomes a greater concern for Boston-area shoppers and diners, two local women are doing their part to make it happen.

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Fifth Annual Boston Local Food Festival

Aug 31, 2014 06:00PM

The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) will present the fifth annual Boston Local Food Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 14.

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Kick the Can Ice Cream

Jul 25, 2014 01:45PM

When the craving for ice cream hits, try this activity with kids and their friends.

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