With nearly half of all fish consumed in the U.S. originating on fish farms, concerns have heightened over the environmental issues associated with the practice. And a new report released by the Wild Salmon Center implicates salmon hatcheries in connection with damage to wild salmon populations.

At the dawn of the 20^th century, life expectancy was essentially half of what it is today. And as many Baby Boomers now approach their sixties in extraordinary health, there's every possibility that many will live well beyond the 70 to 80 'expected' years. What does that say for the rest of us? How long can we expect to live, and does what we eat really make a difference?

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Dare we say it? Sometimes nothing's better than an ice cold soft drink. They're crisp and make that refreshing, oh-so-unmistakable sound every time a bottle is cracked. But, as we all know, soft drinks and all those other tasty, fizzy drinks aren't exactly as good for you as they taste.

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It's going to be a long, hot summer for Colorado farmers. With snow packs lower than average for the year and a possible drought predicted, farmers along Colorado's Front Range need to buy water rights in order to irrigate their farms. But this year, there's a new bidder on the block: oil and gas companies.

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Resveratrol, the potent antioxidant found in red grapes and wine—along with chocolate, nuts and tomatoes—may hold a key in treating Alzheimer's disease, the fatal illness with no known cure and few effective treatments in easing the symptoms that currently affect more than 5 million Americans.

If you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock at the grocery store when trying to shop for gluten-free foods. The prices of standard grocery items become inflated once their gluten is removed, thanks to the increased processing effort and time required.

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Cause-marketing has become one of the hottest selling points for brands like Yoplait, General Mills, Proctor & Gamble, Kellogg's and even the Girl Scouts, as well as a growing number of all-natural and organic brands. In short, we like to feel good about where we spend our money; and when our favorite brands show commitments to eradicating hunger, curing diseases and saving the environment with every single purchase, we're more likely to support those brands on a regular basis. And recently, a new model has moved into the cause-marketing category. More than just making a monetary donation to a charity or non-profit, scores of companies, like the well known brand TOMS shoes, are donating an equivalent product to someone in need when you make a purchase. But does it work? And how? 

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News that the nation's obesity problem could balloon to more than 40 percent of the population in the next two decades has brought doubt to many of the recent efforts to impart healthier eating and exercise habits, particularly on children, and has led to some harsher tactics, like a recent ad campaign launched in Georgia.

As the Earth heats up, weather changes are starting to hit us where it hurts—our backyards. Extreme storms, heat waves, droughts and heavy rains are hitting gardens around the world, flattening some crops and making others flourish. What does climate change mean for your own yard, and how can you prepare and adjust to changing weather patterns? Too often, the answer is "we just don't know yet." Here's what we do know, and some sources that can help you find out more.

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Nearly 80 percent of the antibiotic supply in the U.S. is fed to livestock. This is done to prevent infections common in such unsanitary conditions, as well as to increase the growth of animals. Because the majority of Americans who consume these animals are also consuming a steady dose of the antibiotics the animals eat, the consequences are severe: decreased human resistance to antibiotics, more severe strains of pathogens, and no real plan to deal with the situation.

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