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Public transportation use Forum discussionSpending time in traffic (jams) impacts the environment and everybody's health. Driving to work and finding parking every day can be expensive, stressful and tiresome. Long commute times also cause loss of personal time that could be used doing something ... Category:Energy saving Eating less meatForum discussionConsumption of too much red meat has been linked to many health-problems, The World Health Organizations mentions bone-loss, kidney stones, cardiovascular disease and cancer among others in its report on protein requirements in human nutrition. Science ... Category:Food and nutrition Better fish eatingForum discussionEating fish and shellfish is good for your health - they are lean, low-calorie source of protein that also contain other essential nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids that are especially important for hearth health. The American Hearth Association recommend ... Category:Food and nutrition Herb growingForum discussionGrowing your own produce is the best way to ensure you're eating sustainably and locally grown food that is the freshest and at its peak. The most simple way to get started is by planting a few herbs. They are easy to grow, aren't very picky about the so ... Category:Food and nutrition Sun protectionForum discussionUltraviolet radiation (UV) is responsible for the increasing number of people with skin cancer. The harm caused by UV rays also includes premature aging and damage to the eyes. As the ozone layer is depleted and global warming intensifies reflection, hum ... Category:Medical Food donatingForum discussionAlmost 50 million Americans alone are at risk of hunger, quarter of them children. These people can get help from food banks and other hunger relief organizations. In order for them to have enough food to feed everybody in need, donations are always welco ... Category:Charity Clothes disposalForum discussionMillions of tons of clothes end up on landfills every year. Most of them are synthetic, but even the biodegradeable ones can't decompose in the anaerobic environment, so they will sit there for centuries. There are ways to make sure your old or unwanted ... Category:Waste reduction Tap water drinkingForum discussionPeople consume billions of gallons of bottled water every year. Getting all that water to them leaves a huge carbon footprint - the bottles need to be made and later recycled (if they do, over 90% still ends up on landfills), the water needs to be package ... Category:Energy saving Efficient toiletsForum discussionToilets are the main source of water use in a home, taking up almost a third of residential indoor water consuption. Due to leaks and inefficiency they are also a major source of wasted water. By checking your toilet for leaks annually and upgrading your ... Category:Nature Driving soberForum discussionEvery year people driving under the influence play a big part in causing fatal traffic accidents (last year in US alone there was over 10 000 fatalities caused by drunk driver). It is not just dangerous for you and the others, it is also illegal and can p ... Category:Social Thyroid health Forum discussionAt least 6% of people have thyroid problems. About half of them don't get treated properly - they either don't get diagnosed at all or are misdiagnosed and treated for something else. According to ThyroidProblems.com untreated thyroid can cause weight pro ... Category:Medical Buying used productsForum discussionBuying used products is a good way to make sure that things that are in good shape but not needed for the original owner can have a second (or third) life in somebody else's home. This helps save valuable resources and keeps things away from landfills. Of ... Category:Waste reduction Blood donatingForum discussionEvery moment of every day somebody needs blood. It can not be made artificially, the only way to get it is from donors. So your blood donation is precious and priceless. Blood saves lives that otherwise could be difficult to save. If you are healthy, mee ... Category:Charity Money donatingForum discussionPeople feel a need to help others. Such instinct comes out especially strongly after large-scale tragedies like earthquakes or hurricanes. Sending money can feel cold, so some people deside to help in more personal ways - they travel to the location or pu ... Category:Charity Buying recycled productsForum discussionBuying products made from recycled materials can be just as important to the environment as recycling itself. To make sure that the paper and bottles you've sorted and recycled so carefully don't end up in the landfill after all, it is important to buy p ... Category:Waste reduction Car seat safetyForum discussionCar accidents are the leading cause of death of children between ages 1 to 14 in the US. Over half of them happen with the child not buckled in, many more when the seat is not being used properly. Correct use of car seats and boosters helps save lives - i ... Category:Family Healthy mouthForum discussionHaving a healthy gums and teeth can look pretty but isn't just a question of esthetics. Modern diet (refined foods, processed and synthetic foods, lots of sugar) combined with impoper care can lead to many problems, including cavities and periodontal dise ... Category:Medical Medication bottle recyclingForum discussionPeople who take prescription medications on regular basis can end up with a lot of empty pill bottles. Throwing them in the trash would mean they end up on the landfill where they'll be for centuries. Recycling and reusing them are better ideas, but as re ... Category:Recycling Medicine disposalForum discussionMany households end up with unused or expired medications that are considered to be hazardous waste. Disposing them by throwing in the trash, flushing down the toilet or sink can all have harmful effects on the environment, marine species and drinking wat ... Category:Nature Sleeping enoughForum discussionGetting enough sleep is vital for everyone and plays an important role in living a long, happy and healthy life. Sleep deprivation can lead to many illnesses such as diabetes, obesity, depression and cancer. Increased level of stress hormones in your blo ... Category:Spiritual Page 1 of 3
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