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Robin Emmons is creating gardens from food deserts and empowering Charlotte’s impoverished communities to feed themselves.
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Warming up properly prior to an intense workout may reduce asthma sufferers’ reliance on inhalers and other medications, according to two recent studies.
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How one woman took a “let’s just try” approach to changing her body, her self-perception, and her life.
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Older Americans are relying more and more on canes, walkers, and scooters to get around. But there are other ways to stay upright as you age.
Revolutionary Act 11: Be Part of the Solution
It’s going to take a lot of strong, clear-headed, high-vitality people to solve the world’s problems. Be one of them.
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Money Satisfaction
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PUMPING IRONY: Ignoring Doctor’s Orders
A visit to a new doctor reminds me how much western medicine relies upon numbers, which makes me nervous — and not very compliant.
Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard Lasagna
This pasta-free, gluten-free lasagna is soothing to the gut. Feel free to substitute kale for the chard, or use a mixture of the two. You can also make it without the sausage if you prefer to serve it as a lighter side with a meat or fish dish. This one takes some assembly time, but it’s worth it. You can scale this recipe up by 50 percent — great for when you’re serving a crowd.
