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Earth Day Everyday
Posted on: April 22, 2015Categories: LiveWell 24/7About 200 countries are celebrating Earth Day today, but most people would be surprised to find out the relation between keeping the environment healthy and maintaining our personal health. The World Health Organization estimated out of 102 major diseases, 85 are spread through environmental risk factors. Experts agree environmental health is essential in improving health of the public. Earth Day places particular emphasis on envi ...
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National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Posted on: April 15, 2015Categories: LiveWell 24/7Distracted driving is a very dangerous, and sometimes fatal, epidemic on America’s roadways. In fact, in 2013, 3,154 people were killed in distracted driving accidents. The U.S. Department of Transportation is leading the effort to end cell phone use and texting behind the wheel. Over the past few years, awareness seminars have been given, cell phone use was banned for commercial drivers, and many states have begun to adopt laws that re ...
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8 Facts about Vegan Living
Posted on: April 8, 2015Categories: LiveWell 24/7Vegan foods are free of all animal products such as meat, eggs, fish, and dairy. Approximately 5% of the US is vegetarian (close to 16 million people), and about half of those are vegan -- meaning about 7.5 million Americans abstain from all animal products. Vegan living often reduces the intake of saturated fat, animal hormones, and cholesterol while increasing the intake of fresh fruits and veggies. That has the potential to reduce t ...