MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'earth day'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:57 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4758749&cid=t_114732_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FkqNmcpWq5kw%2F This guest post was written by Nalini Saligram, PhD, founder and CEO of Arogya World. It originally ran on Arogya World’s blog on April 22nd. On Earth Day, which was marked recently on April 22, 2011, we generally tend to focus on the impact of people on the planet. But it is equally important to consider the impact of pollution on people and health including non-communicable diseases  (NCDs).  NCDs, which include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancers and chronic lung disease, are gaining much-needed attention this year in advance of the upcoming pivotal UN High-level Meeting on NCDs on September 19-20.  NCDs – yes, the word is hard to pronounce and doesn’t quite roll off our tongues easily, but I am sure HIV/AIDS was quite a mouthful too in the early years – cau... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4758749 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:43:40 +0100 4758749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742468&cid=t_114732_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F22%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-22-2011%2F Happy Earth Day! And Happy Early Easter! We’ve got lots to celebrate as tomorrow is also our new monthly, “Ask the Therapist Live event” on Facebook. Here are the details: When? Saturday, April 23 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm ET (11:00 am – 1:00 pm PT). What? Our Live event is your chance to “Ask the Therapist” your questions on everything from career to relationships. Who? Our therapists from the Ask the Therapist page, me and you! Where? Facebook. Read below for more information on how to join our Psych Central Ask the Therapist group to participate in tomorrow’s event. How? Ask your question as a Facebook update and our therapists will respond in the comments. This time I created an Psych Central Ask the Therapist group, which will help keep thin... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742468 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:05:41 +0100 4742468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734439&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FIHiSDpXAsuI%2F So, it’s Earth Week. But who really cares? Anybody? This year, Earth Week directly coincides with both Easter and Passover. So essentially, it’s a battle: Mother Nature vs. Jesus vs. the Ancient Israelites. Not to take anything away from dear Mother Earth, but for the record, my money is not on her to win this fight this week. Not with that kind of fiercely religious competition in the ring. In case you weren’t aware, it’s actually been Earth Month for all of April. (And this Friday, April 22 is Earth Day.) But what does that really mean, other than that the requisite annual events, parades, activities, fairs, and open houses (that mostly serve to create more trash) are held around the world? Well, it means that for one day, one week, or one month, people talk more ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734439 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:24:19 +0100 4734439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676768&cid=t_114732_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1230 In the United States and in countries around the world, Earth Day is a time when adults and children alike honor the planet by learning what they can do to protect and clean up the environment, raise awareness about environmental health issues, and gather public support for positive change. There are many ways in which you can get involved in your own community. FIrst and foremost, Practicing the 4 Rs whenever possible: reduce, recycle, and re-buy and reuse. And speaking of reusing, consider banking your baby’s cord blood for use at a later time if necessary. Cord blood is the blood left over in your baby’s umbilical cord immediately after birth. Your practitioner harvests the blood in a quick, easy, and painless procedure. Just like any insurance, pray that you have it but pray t... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676768 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:53:54 +0100 4676768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664158&cid=t_114732_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1235 Way back, somewhere deep in our memories are those cute little togs which were so easily matched that anyone ( and i mean anyone  ; ) ) could do it???  That’s right, Garanimals. Well, they’ve  grown up, er, they have come of age, the internet age that is.  Thanks to our friends over at I Could Cry but I Don’t Have Time and Amy Z. here is a great blog with lots of information and everything and anything, from Earth Day to everything newborn, to fashion to technology. They include SAHMs, WAHMs, and bloggers who want to make a difference. Read here for more information on Earth Day at Garanimals. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664158 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:17:55 +0100 4664158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3505065&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FiH7QqNrvGW8%2F Sheesh. We thought we were being all eco-sensitive on Earth Day by bringing a reusable coffee holder to work, drinking tap water, and taking out the recycling. But check out how these rock star mountaineers spent their Earth Week: According to Reuters, 20 Nepali alpinists scaled Mount Everest a whopping 26,246 feet to an area called the “dead zone”, because it’s freezing, icy, and scary. Oh, and there’s no f.ing oxygen. The point of Extreme Everest Expedition 2010 is to clean up trash and detritus that past climbers have left behind. (In some cases, actual climbers have been left behind, which makes the whole process even more challenging.) All kinds of junk including oxygen tanks, backpacks, equipment, and food storage containers litter the glacier – some of it d... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3505065 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:43:59 +0100 3505065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3502924&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FzjxNWOyrnOQ%2F 1. 10 Ridiculously Awesome Things for $10 or Less: Enough said. 2. Video: Could You Wear the Same Dress Every Day for a Year?: Because sustainability + philanthropy = global chic 3. CNN Wonders (Accidentally Aloud): Is It “Scary” When Mature Ladies Have Kids?: Stuff a sock in it, CNN. 4. The Joy of (Green) Sex: We like every word in this title. 5. You Need a Drink: Finally, They’re Targeting the Drunken Cat Lady Market: ME-oww! Post from: BlissTree TheGloss: Best 5 Posts of Last Week on Our Sister Site (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3502924 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 20:41:55 +0100 3502924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3502925&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FwpdT8mQxx38%2F Guess what? Earth Week’s almost over, so pretty soon you can get back to work polluting the environment! But before you do, travel back in time with us (in a fuel-efficient Honda Fit, perhaps) to recall Blisstree’s 25 best green posts from this intensely earthy week. 1. Are Sandblasted Jeans Killing People? – Worn Denim Could Be Causing Lung Disease 2. Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture: Backyards Both Green and Cool 3. 10 Best Detoxifying Natural Foods From Our Hunky Naturopath 4. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Garden Bargains Under $10 5. Earth Day Organic Beauty Products: Made From Earth Skin Care Line 6. All Things Green: 10 Best Earth Day Lists on the Web 7. The Whole Enchilada: Can 8 Wheat-Free Frozen Mexican Meals Be Healthy? 8. Eco-Friendly Yoga: 30 Green Studios Across the ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3502925 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:59:00 +0100 3502925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501653&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FFc4H5QKMS1A%2F Congratulations to Shinyhappycarrie, who just won Blisstree’s Earth Day Best Green Tip Contest! She will receive a special eco-friendly prize from Blisstree! Here’s Shinyhappycarrie’s green tip: Cook food as quickly as possible! Meaning, after you get your local ingredients, pick the recipe that takes 15 minutes instead of the recipe that takes 45. Less energy required and more time to do other things. A win for you and a win for the environment! Didn’t win? Not to worry! Check back often for more Blisstree contests and giveaways. Thanks for entering – and stay green! Post from: BlissTree Congratulations to Our Earth Day Best Green Tip Contest Winner! (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501653 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:00:51 +0100 3501653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501657&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FmBmnYMTsy-M%2F Guess what? Earth Week’s almost over, so pretty soon you can get back to work polluting the environment! But before you do, travel back in time with us (in a fuel-efficient Honda Fit, perhaps) to recall Blisstree’s ten best green posts from this intensely earthy week. 1. Are Sandblasted Jeans Killing People? – Worn Denim Could Be Causing Lung Disease 2. Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture: Backyards Both Green and Cool 3. 10 Best Detoxifying Natural Foods From Our Hunky Naturopath 4. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Garden Bargains Under $10 5. Earth Day Organic Beauty Products: Made From Earth Skin Care Line 6. All Things Green: 10 Best Earth Day Lists on the Web 7. The Whole Enchilada: Can 8 Wheat-Free Frozen Mexican Meals Be Healthy? 8. Eco-Friendly Yoga: 30 Green Studios Across the U... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501657 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:12:04 +0100 3501657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499242&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FEwJ06B1N8wY%2F This interview with two of Earth Day’s founders, Denis Hayes and Representative Paul McCloskey, is not just a good reminder of the reasons Earth Day began, but it’s also a terrific flashback to 1960. Remember Hugh Downs and camel-colored blazers? Here’s a refresher: Post from: BlissTree Flashback Friday: The First Earth Day, 40 Years Ago (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499242 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:35:23 +0100 3499242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499243&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FYmSxFsdup9Y%2F Disneynature's OCEANS Welcome to our third reader giveaway! (And trust us, it won’t be our last.) It’s Earth Week! Disneynature, the studio that brought you the record-breaking film Earth, is bringing OCEANS to the big screen on April 22, 2010, and will help raise money during its opening week (April 22-28), for The Nature Conservancy’s work to save coral reefs in the Bahamas. Nearly three-quarters of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, and OCEANS boldly chronicles the mysteries that lie beneath. Directors Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud dive deep into the very waters that sustain all of mankind – exploring the harsh reality and the amazing creatures that live within. Narrated by Pierce Brosnan and featuring spectacular never-before-seen imagery captured by... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499243 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:31:49 +0100 3499243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499118&cid=t_114732_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F23%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-23-2010%2F Wow can this week really be over?! Perhaps it was all of the celebrations that took place this week that made it go by in a flash. If you haven’t already heard, it was our birthday over here at Psych Central. Can you believe it’s been fifteen years since we began? Thanks to all of you who have sent a ton of b-day wishes on Twitter, Facebook and on our blogs! We really couldn’t have made it this far without you! And if that wasn’t enough, it was Earth Day yesterday. What did you do to celebrate? One fan on Facebook got creative by donating money, picking up trash and getting some exercise at the same time! Speaking of which, scroll down to the first post and see how you can keep the celebration going. Here are the posts that made it to the best of our blogs this week... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499118 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:34:17 +0100 3499118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499053&cid=t_114732_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FzBeVgiacEu8%2F By Indur GoklanyThis Earth Day we heard various commentators bemoan the growth in population, consumption, and carbon emissions driven by fossil fueled technologies. Once again we are told that this is unsustainable, that we are running out of resources, prices are inevitably headed up, and, worse, such consumption reduces  both environmetal and human well-being. In this worldview, industrialization and economic development were fashioned in the Devil’s crucible, and that de-industrialization and de-development will be our saviour. I have started a series of posts at Master Resources that compares the above Neo-Malthusian view of industrialization, economic growth, and technological change against empirical data on human well-being from the age of industrialization.  The first post rev... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499053 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:15:35 +0100 3499053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499246&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FX2LHHNZS8Y8%2F The history of Earth Day in just two minutes, as narrated by Tom Brokaw in 2008: Post from: BlissTree Earth Week Video of the Day: The History of Earth Day (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499246 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:33:36 +0100 3499246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499247&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F-6SqGWnhEjM%2F That’s the thing about Mother Nature, she really doesn’t care what economic bracket you’re in. –Whoopi Goldberg Post from: BlissTree Earth Week Quote of the Day: Whoopi Goldberg on Mother Nature (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499247 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:00:33 +0100 3499247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499248&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FqPLkGEzLt8A%2F If you’ve ever yearned for a yurt, The New York Times just published a piece about a woman in New York state who lives in one with her three-year-old daughter. Sure, it looks cool and sophisticated, has a woodstove, and sits on 18 acres of land surrounded by waterfalls and conifers, but hell, it’s still a yurt. Because it’s Earth Day, Blisstree wants to know: How far would you go, how much would you change in order to cut down on consumerism, simplify your life, and get back to nature? If you’re more “weekend camping trip with cocktails” than you are “sell your belongings and live in a cabin with no running water or electricity” (or anything in between), we want to know. Get share-y and earthy with us in the comments section, below. photo: Th... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499248 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:15:39 +0100 3499248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499249&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FiOBkC1F6cKI%2F This Google Earth image of a tiny, perfectly heart-shaped island off the coast of Croatia is one of Mother Nature’s happy accidents. The isle, originally named Adriatic, has been dubbed Lovers’ Island. Lover's Island, off the coast of Croatia, viewed from Google Earth Post from: BlissTree Earth Day Photo of the Day: We Heart Lovers' Island (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499249 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:33:34 +0100 3499249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499057&cid=t_114732_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Ffbhl-ltldn4%2F By Jerry TaylorA conversation with documentarian Robert Stone regarding Earth Day is featured today in The New York Times’s “Dot Earth” online column.  In the course of his conversation with the Times’s Andrew Revkin, Mr. Stone — who is quite alarmed about our reliance on foreign oil — asks:  “How many Americans know that we send about $800 billion to the Middle East every year for oil?” Hopefully, not many. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. spent $95.4 billion on crude oil imports from OPEC sources in 2009.  But not all OPEC members are from the Middle East.  That $95.4 billion includes dollars spent on oil originating from Algeria ($6.3 billion), Angola ($9 billion), Ecuador ($3.4 billion), Nigeria ($17.7 billion), an... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499057 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:11:36 +0100 3499057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499060&cid=t_114732_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FxARgsuAF3WM%2F By Chris MoodyToday is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, a time to highlight and discuss ways to work toward a cleaner planet. Cato’s energy and environment research promotes policies that would help protect the environment without sacrificing economic liberty, goals that are mutually supporting, not mutually exclusive. Why we should thank capitalism for environmental gains: “It is businessmen — not bureaucrats or environmental activists — who deserve most of the credit for the environmental gains over the past century and who represent the best hope for a Greener tomorrow.” Finding the right balance: “Today, America’s environment is cleaner—and Earth Day has indeed helped ensure that. …We should renew our promise to keep the environment clean�... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499060 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:44:45 +0100 3499060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494464&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FDMHP2NOu_Hs%2F Remember thredUP, the super-cool kids clothing exchange program we told you about earlier this month? To celebrate thredUP’s first Earth Day, they’re offering members a $5 credit simply for listing a box of kids’ clothing on the site. The $5 credit can be used toward the cost of shipping for your next swap or a PRO membership. The offer is invite-only, so to take advantage of the deal, go directly to http://thredup.com/blisstree. The promo is valid today only, so get busy packing a box and posting it on thredUP. Get a $5 thredUP credit by making one of these kids boxes - Earth Day only! In case you forgot, here’s a reminder of why we like thredUP so much, and why Earth Day does, too: Why is thredUP Green? At our core thredUP is green because we let you swap out the ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494464 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:00:33 +0100 3494464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494465&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fz2VS8vLp-Q4%2F You could celebrate Earth Day by planting a tree, cleaning up a park, or getting arrested at some climate change rally. But if you’re anything like me, you’d rather celebrate by pulling up a front row seat to enjoy Mother Nature from an eco-friendly perch in your own backyard. VivaTerra Reclaimed Adirondack Chairs Reclaimed Redwood Adirondack Chair Save the redwoods – by making the most of the ones that have already been felled. As design-forward as they are eco-conscious, these modern Adirondacks made from reclaimed timber are a steal at 60% off. ($119 each; VivaTerra) de Luge sunbed Vang lounge chair de Luge Sunbed and Vang lounge chair Loll Designs is synonymous for re-fashioning old plastic into truly fantastic creations. Their latest offerings include the de Luge sunbed, whic... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494465 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:00:32 +0100 3494465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494269&cid=t_114732_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fearth-week-video-of-the-day-president-obama-marks-40th-anniversary-of-earth-day%2F Happy Earth Day! President Barack Obama on the environmental policy in the United States, and on what you can do to take action for Earth Day’s 40th anniversary. Visit “A New Foundation for Energy and the Environment” at WhiteHouse.gov for more info. Post from: BlissTree Earth Week Video of the Day: President Obama Marks 40th Anniversary of Earth Day (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494269 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:32:23 +0100 3494269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494270&cid=t_114732_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fearth-week-quote-of-the-day-ansel-adams-on-the-environment%2F photo: Thinkstock It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment. — Ansel Adams Post from: BlissTree Earth Week Quote of the Day: Ansel Adams on the Environment (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494270 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:03:37 +0100 3494270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494466&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FWi-yTbaN80c%2F New York Times Relaunches Green Blog for Earth Day: The New York Times Green, Inc. Blog is relaunching with a new name and a new mission, announced today. The new blog will have a broader focus on politics, policy, environmental science and consumer choices, rather than just business, and will simply be called “Green”. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494466 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:05:37 +0100 3494466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494467&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fbnf3bSc1yM8%2F It’s pretty tough to miss the pro-environmentalism theme in Avatar. The revered Tree of Souls, the fight to save the Na’vi woodlands from being destroyed in the name of greed, the general respect and love that the Na’vi have for their natural surroundings — writer-director James Cameron isn’t exactly coy with his messaging. Continuing with this trend, Cameron is releasing the Avatar DVD on Earth Day, April 22. An out-and-proud environmentalist, Cameron told Katherine Monk of The Montreal Gazette that he knows one movie won’t altogether save the earth, but “if people are thinking and talking about it, and are emotionally open to it, that’s the point at which you can ask people to introduce change into their lives and the way they do things.” Ac... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494467 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:04:23 +0100 3494467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494468&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FPtFRgETHW88%2F We don’t need environmental experts to tell us that many store-bought cleaning products contain harmful chemicals and pose risks to both our health and the earth. Just take one whiff of most products and the harsh components set the nostrils burning. Luckily, there are far milder and less destructive cleaning substances we can concoct ourselves (and thus know exactly what’s going into them), because the ingredients are most likely lying around your house. Check out these 10 cleaning tips that use common household items, and how they can help clean up your act: Linoleum floors: Mix white vinegar (or lemon juice) with water and a little bit of liquid soap to create an effective floor cleaner. Bathtub and toilet: Mix up a paste of baking soda, liquid dish soap, and a drop of esse... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494468 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:40:41 +0100 3494468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494469&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FlKFdjkmqiZM%2F While we mortals are busy doing our part this Earth Day, nature will be putting on a performance for us in the night sky, perhaps as a reminder of what all this Earth Day stuff is for. The annual Lyrid meteor shower will reach its peak on April 22 – when we’re all feeling our earthiest. (Opening night was April 16 and the free show will close on April 25.) Astronomer Anthony Cook told National Geographic that an average Lyrid meteor shower “produces between 10 and 20 meteors per hour, but occasionally these rates increase to 90 per hour.” So when and where can we catch a glimpse of the Lyrids? Cook advises watching “around the time of moonset (April 22 between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., local time) and dawn.” The Lyrids will be more visible in the Northern Hemispher... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494469 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:26:27 +0100 3494469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490791&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FUz47OrVApMc%2F This mash-up of NBC Universal’s Earth week initiatives is pretty funny, but we’re also happy to see that they’re doing more than, as Tina Fey says, “just putting that stupid green peacock in the corner of the screen”: Post from: BlissTree Earth Week Video of the Day: NBC Green Is Universal Earth Week Opera (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490791 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:31:36 +0100 3490791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490792&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F_djb9Hdoj9Q%2F The global environment crisis is, as we say in Tennessee, real as rain, and I cannot stand the thought of leaving my children with a degraded earth and a diminished future. – Al Gore Post from: BlissTree Earth Week Quote of the Day: Al Gore on the Environment (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490792 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:00:03 +0100 3490792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490794&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F33twgCbfLEM%2F You say you’re an environmentalist. You use cloth bags when grocery shopping; your house is fitted with CFL light bulbs; and you drive a hybrid. (Hopefully not a Prius, though.) But if you really want to get your hands dirty for the sake of saving the planet, here are 10 ways you can use Earth Week as an excuse to get active in your community. If none of these opportunities are near where you live, check out Serve.org or Volunteermatch.org to find a worthy cause nearby. 1. Phoenix, Arizona Girls For A Green Planet – Saturday, May 1 You can teach Girl Scouts (grades two through six) how to lead greener lives, and help inspire the next generation to be as committed to saving the environment as you are. 2. Los Angeles, California Earth Day at SEA Lab – Saturday, April 24 Spend the morni... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490794 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:02:41 +0100 3490794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487279&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F323pe2oIilk%2F One really cool thing we like, from Blisstree to you: 5% of proceeds from these special edition KOR ONE hydration vessels are donated to charities supporting water causes KOR ONE Hydration Vessels Earth Week has us thinking green, and these KOR ONE hydration vessels (we like to call them water bottles) are one of the most eco-friendly ways we’ve seen to stay hydrated. They hold up to 750 mL (25 ounces), and are made from BPA-free Tritan – a material that doesn’t retain flavor or give your water a metallic or plastic-y aftertaste. The wide openings are big enough to fit ice cubes, and the hinged cap has a separate place where you can insert “KOR stones” – small inspirational notes. But we really love KOR because they give back a portion of their proceeds to envir... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487279 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:18:38 +0100 3487279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487280&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fgi5_rWlysf0%2F Al Gore’s Recommended Earth Day Reading: If you’re looking for the latest green read, Al Gore recommends John Romm’s Climate Crisis. (via Huffington Post) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487280 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:34:06 +0100 3487280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487125&cid=t_114732_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F20%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-20-2010%2F It will be Earth Day in a few days. How will you celebrate? I caught the last half of Nostradamus 2012 on the The History Channel this weekend and was temporarily freaked out. I don’t know about you, but I’m not ready for the world to end in a few years. This Earth Day, you’ll find me recycling paper, reusing old bottles and even unplugging my laptop so that I can relax and reboot by spending more time with Mother Nature. After all, it’s also almost Mother’s Day (May 9th, in case you were wondering). Besides scaring me to be more environmentally-friendly, the show also got me thinking about the importance of appreciating the now and planning for the future; two concepts you’ll see intertwined in this week’s round up. However you celebrate the day, ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487125 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:14:08 +0100 3487125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487283&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FOFMN5SnFDXU%2F The “Great Garbage Patch” – a floating island of garbage (or “garbage swill”) the size of Texas – is an accumulation of plastic in the Pacific ocean, where the ratio of plastic to sea life is 6:1. If you’re not already reconsidering your waste habits for Earth Week, this may make you rethink your plastic bag, soda bottle, or styrofoam cup: Post from: BlissTree You Know You're Unwell If … The "Garbage Patch" Doesn't Make You Want to Reduce Your Plastic Waste (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487283 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:03:39 +0100 3487283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3483034&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FYmSxFsdup9Y%2F Disneynature's OCEANS Welcome to our third reader giveaway! (And trust us, it won’t be our last.) It’s Earth Week! Disneynature, the studio that brought you the record-breaking film Earth, is bringing OCEANS to the big screen on Earth Day, 2010, and will help raise money during its opening week (April 22-28), for The Nature Conservancy’s work to save coral reefs in the Bahamas. Nearly three-quarters of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, and OCEANS boldly chronicles the mysteries that lie beneath. Directors Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud dive deep into the very waters that sustain all of mankind – exploring the harsh reality and the amazing creatures that live within. Narrated by Pierce Brosnan and featuring spectacular never-before-seen imagery captured b... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483034 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:53:49 +0100 3483034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3483037&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FBbLL_Z5pbnM%2F This video from Moms Against Climate Change was originally made to encourage Canada’s role in the UN Climate Change Summit last December, but we’re watching it again in honor of Earth Week. Earth Day is this Thursday, April 22: Post from: BlissTree Earth Week Video of the Day: Moms Against Climate Change (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483037 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:34:33 +0100 3483037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3483038&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FcFhRHaSyQcg%2F In honor of Earth Week, we scoured the Flickr Creative Commons for some inspiring nature photos. Ben Fredericson’s stunning photo, below, was one of our favorite finds: Landscape Photo from Flickr user Ben Fredericson Post from: BlissTree Earth Week Photo of the Day: Landscape by Ben Fredericson (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483038 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:19:38 +0100 3483038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3483040&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fxn9iA241w_8%2F We are such spendthrifts with our lives, the trick of living is to slip on and off the planet with the least fuss you can muster. I’m not running for sainthood. I just happen to think that in life we need to be a little like the farmer, who puts back into the soil what he takes out. – Paul Newman Post from: BlissTree Earth Week Quote of the Day: Paul Newman on Being Green (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483040 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:00:36 +0100 3483040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467879&cid=t_114732_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentists-who-go-green-grow-green-for-earth-day-2010%2F On April 22, that’s just a few days away, tree huggers and vegans will celebrate the 40th annual Earth Day. Even dentists have hopped on the clean green machine. From the Emerald Coast to Greenland, your colleagues are practicing eco-friendly dentistry. Some have designed office interiors with air filtration systems, natural lighting, bamboo flooring, and latex-free paint. Extreme green dentists hire architects to design offices that minimize electricity usage and recycle rainwater for landscape irrigation. Don’t be envious or jaded, just get on board. For the average Dr. Joe, going green doesn’t have to involve redecorating or rebuilding. And contrary to a popular frog’s beliefs, it IS easy being green. Here are just a few ways to celebrate Earth Day this year: Your Front Office ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467879 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:45:42 +0100 3467879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463640&cid=t_114732_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F13%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-13-2010%2F It’s a brand new week. Glad you made it! April’s a pretty hectic month, but we’re nearly halfway through. You’ve already gotten through April Fool’s Day, hopefully your taxes are finally done, spring break’s about over and well Earth Day is still to come. May the rest of this month be all about relaxing and enjoying the sun! For me, getting a little R&R means sitting down in a cafe and reading various chapters in my ever-growing stack of books. My shelf contains every subject including memoirs and psychology books. There’s a handful of fresh reads as well as a number of good old favorites. Have you ever gone back to reread an oldie to discover a new gem, some new found insight that makes you rethink your life? I recently flipped through The Dr... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463640 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:08:46 +0100 3463640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365247&cid=t_114732_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fearth-day-and-health-walk-more-drive-less%2F In honor of Earth Day, which was April 22, I’ve been writing this week about things you can do to improve both your health and the health of the environment. On Tuesday, I wrote about changing your diet in an earth-friendly manner, and today I’d like to talk about another activity that would be good for you and good for the environment; namely, walking more and driving less. You can also substitute bicycle riding for driving, but walking is easier and needs no equipment. Countless studies have proven the health benefits of walking, and less driving is obviously beneficial both from reduced energy consumption and lower production of pollutants such as greenhouse gases, which contribute to global warming. Walking has been shown repeatedly to be an excellent form of exercise, espe... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365247 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:40:12 +0100 2365247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2364932&cid=t_114732_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FGTuk8neqH5o%2F David Rittgers speaks out on the O’Reilly Factor about the government’s policy on torture. At National Review online, Patrick Michaels weighs in on Earth Day. Will Wilkinson warns of problems with Obama’s budget on Marketplace. Richard Rahn explains why the current tax system needs to be overhauled and replaced in The Washington Times. In Wednesday’s Cato Daily Podcast, Swaminathan Aiyar discusses the future of the dollar. (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2364932 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:26:26 +0100 2364932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2356865&cid=t_114732_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FKB3vRBkUGPQ%2F From today’s Washington Post: In another sign that the Department of Agriculture is embracing sustainable food, the agency today will unveil expanded plans for a People’s Garden that will include the entire six-acre grounds of the Whitten Building, the department’s neoclassic marble headquarters on the Mall. The plans, to be announced at the agency’s Earth Day celebrations, include a 1,300-square-foot organic vegetable garden — slightly larger than the one at the White House — as well as ornamental flower gardens and bioswales, or mini-wetlands designed to reduce pollution and surface water runoff. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to find out exactly what a “bioswale” is, and why I should pay for one in our new “People&#82... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2356865 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:38:21 +0100 2356865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2356933&cid=t_114732_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F04%2Fwjs-skink-at-earth-day-party.html As usual, I find myself the skunk at the party. As the world celebrates Earth Day, that term has become a bit ominous. Environmentalism is devolving into an increasingly anti-human movement that could end up costing the human race dearly. I have a piece on the matter in today's NRO called "Homo Sapiens, Get Lost." Here are a few excerpts: Over the last few hundred years in the West, the moral foundations of society were profoundly pro-human. Judeo-Christian moral philosophy and secular humanism both promoted human flourishing and the protection of individual rights as primary purposes of society. But in recent years we have witnessed a rebellion against "human exceptionalism"--the view that ultimate moral value comes with being a member of the human species...Here and abroad, environmental... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2356933 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:02:00 +0100 2356933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2357978&cid=t_114732_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentists-go-green-for-the-good-of-mankind-the-earth-and-marketing%2F First of all, let me wish you a very happy Earth Day. Surely you began your day sipping on shade-grown coffee brewed with rainwater through recycled coffee filters - and you aren’t using a disposable cup, right? Dump those used coffee grounds in your garden! And please excuse me while I hug a tree. Wait a minute. You don’t have to go overboard to celebrate Earth Day 2009. In fact, your dental office could do a few simple things that will reduce your carbon Sketcher print and make you an eco-friendly business. Some dentists are “going green” and taking advantage of marketing their practices as eco-frienldy. (See websites and articles below.) Earlier this year, DentalBlogs posted about Generation G - remember? With the current turn in our economy, it’s wis... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2357978 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:30:04 +0100 2357978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2357408&cid=t_114732_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F22%2F10-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day%2F Midweek Mental Greening “Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.” - John Muir. It’s Earth Day my friends, and I have 10 ways to celebrate that will help take care of both Mother Nature and your mental wellness. 1. Back away from the treadmill. Lately, the weather here has been pretty rainy (and even snowy and sleety at times!), so my treadmill has gotten a lot of use. However, it’s warming up now, which means morning walks or jogs – and less electricity – are on the horizon. 2. Break ground on your garden. April is a big month for turning your vegetable garden plan into a reality. Growing your own veggies is good for your brain, your soul, and the planet. 3. Talk with your ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2357408 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:00:05 +0100 2357408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353944&cid=t_114732_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fearth-day-improving-the-environment-and-your-health%2F April 22 is celebrated every year as Earth Day and this year I’d like to encourage you to think about changing your diet in ways that would benefit both your health and the health of the environment. And I can think of no better way than to follow the precepts set forth by Michael Pollan, Professor of Journalism at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, and the director of the Knight Program in Science and Environmental Journalism, and author of the excellent book In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, which I highly recommend. Mr. Pollan summarizes his philosophy in seven words: Eat food Not too much Mostly plants I’ll explain his idea more fully in a minute, but first I’ve got to tell you why you should change your diet. First, we know that four of... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353944 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:54:09 +0100 2353944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1416394&cid=t_114732_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F282125909%2F Here is an April roundup from the Health and Wellness channel. Enjoy! There is something for everyone (breastfeeding or not) in the mix of the Breastfeeding 1-2-3 highlights from April 2008: Free Pattern for Sewing Your Own Crew Neck Over-the-Head Baby Bibs Judge Denies FLDS Request to Keep Mothers with Nursing Babies World Health Day 2008: Protecting Health from Climate Change Breastfeeding Basics Checklist for a Good Breastfeeding Latch Gentian Violet and Grapefruit Seed Extract as Thrush Remedies Breastfeeding and International Travel Top Five Breastfeeding Interviews And from Kristen at Lively Women… April is STD awareness month Resources for organizing your office and your life Tap water vs bottled water whats safer and healthier Guest post aromatherapy 101 Lunchtime lipo invest... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1416394 Fri, 02 May 2008 14:07:57 +0100 1416394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1395182&cid=t_114732_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F276467998%2Fnature_brings_brains_alive.html I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order … John Burroughs said.What brings you into nature’s wonders ... especially when daily demands ... work against your time? Naturalistic intelligence comes alive … especially in spring … when we take personal retreats across meadows, or into woodlands, where even a small creek can bring reflection and creativity alive. Only nature offers that magic potent that puts your senses in order and adds intelligence to your workday.  Have you experienced it lately?For the past few days … in between board meetings and work demands …  I’ve been cleaning up leaves and debris blown in from winter winds. Then today …  I plotted the landscape and planted roses, pe... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1395182 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:09:47 +0100 1395182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1392492&cid=t_114732_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F22%2Fcan-our-earth-support-us-as-we-age%2F Image details: Question mark with the Earth as a dot served by picapp.com Happy Earth Day, everyone! We’ve been reminded quite a bit today about being green and caring for our Earth. So here’s my question: Can the Earth continue to care for us?!? Over the weekend, Edna Parker of Illinois (the oldest known currently-living person) celebrated her 115th birthday. Also recently, Barbara Walters did a special on living to be 150. While this is fascinating and the idea of living past 100 sounds intriguing, when it comes right down to it, how will our world be able to support such an aging population? Here are some issues: 1. As it is, we have a dire nursing shortage. And we all know that living long doesn’t always equal living well. We would need more health care professionals ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1392492 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:04:47 +0100 1392492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1392541&cid=t_114732_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F275731684%2F We’re down to the last week-plus of Autism Awareness Month 2008. We’ve been asked to wear our awareness, to eat and shop and to give $$$$ in support of autism—not that my autistic son has been asked or even expected to do anything in honor of the month. The funny, or curious, or ironic thing about Autism Awareness Month is that an autistic child doesn’t have to do anything except (which is not a bad thing, not at all!) to be him or herself. Today being Earth Day, our small household is doing our part to be eco-minded and -acting. Plenty for Charlie and us to do: He’s been taking out the recycling, I carry around my coffee cup to refill and avoid printing out what I can see on my computer. We’ve been walking whenever we can (to the grocery store yesterday... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1392541 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:33 +0100 1392541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1390982&cid=t_114732_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6809  From Ryskind. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1390982 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:00:44 +0100 1390982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1390983&cid=t_114732_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6808 And, closing off a few blocks of Korea Town business streets in LA to celebrate a mythical holiday, does what? Well, here is a Happy Earth Day column for you anyway. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1390983 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:29:15 +0100 1390983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1390979&cid=t_114732_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fhappy-earth-day.html Happy Earth Day courtesy of Google. Take a few minutes and check out the environmental features of Google Earth from the Google Earth Blog.For my West Virginia readers (and those who may consider a get away to West Virginia) check out this earth day idea by fellow Charleston blogger, Rebecca Burch, who highlights the new project called Picture West Virginia . . the way West Virginians picture it. Go here for more info on how the PWV collaborative blog works and how you can participate. The current topic is "my town". (Source: Health Care Law Blog) Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1390979 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:13:00 +0100 1390979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1389059&cid=t_114732_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F275234763%2F (Courtesy www.earthbeatradio.org) April 22, 2008 is Earth Day in many parts of the world although some celebrate it on Spring Solstice Day.  A day for collective reflection and action to protect our precious planet.  Rather than blog on a ‘green’ topic, I have decided to have a philosphical moment on Genetics and Health and have reproduced the poem written by the founder of Earth Day, John McConnell. It is a poignant reminder that Mother Nature will take her revenge to restore balance and harmony on our Earth. HOIST THE SAILS! By John McConnell Four billion years ago Our lonely Earth Set sail on cosmic seas Guided by an unseen hand Of nature, God or chance. As life evolved Through endless eco-cycles Man was born, destined To destroy or enrich the Precious Ship. And no... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1389059 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:14 +0100 1389059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455493&cid=t_114732_118_f&fid=36984&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthManagementRx%2F%7E3%2F274913127%2Fhappy-earth-day-from-world-healthcare.html In honor of Earth Day, my personal effort is to save multiple packs of Post-Its, hundreds of cocktail napkins, programs, flyers, and any other sort of disposable material at the 3-day WHCC.The organizers are certainly helping - water stations in the hallways are stocked with glasses rather than disposable cups or water bottles.Let's see if they maintain the same green policies at tonight's networking events.And as to saving Post-Its...those of you who know me know I have a compulsive concept sketching addiction - if there's no whiteboard handy I'll go to town on any pressed fiber product in reach.As such I've decimated many many Post-Its in the pursuit of the next great blog post.Twitter, however, allows me to skip all that and virtually 'write' Post-Its (my 140 character messages) in real... Health Management Rx blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455493 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:18:00 +0100 1455493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1386805&cid=t_114732_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F20%2Fthe-sunday-sidebargreen-health%2F Everyone’s talking green this week with Earth Day (April 22) on the horizon. So Healthbolt is going to talk green too. Green health that is. Here’s our common sense tips to greener health… Sleep more - not only is sleep good for your health, it’s also good for the environment. When you sleep, your energy consumption is significantly reduced. Become a locavore - eating lots of fruit and vegetables will keep us healthy. Buying your fruit and vegetables locally will keep the planet healthy. Cycle or walk to work - get fit and reduce vehicle emissions at the same time. Sounds like a win/win situation. And here’s what others are saying about green health… Treehugger suggests that you can Save Money - and Your Health - by Going Green. Livesmarter offers 30 E... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1386805 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:38:14 +0100 1386805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=564190&cid=t_114732_85_f&fid=34692&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpolitedissent.com%2Farchives%2F1634 Don’t think of this as a day late — think of it as 17 years and a day late! In case you missed it, yesterday was Earth Day, so here’s an Earth Day PSA from Flash #39. Click on the image to the right for the full ad. This is rather lame for a full page PSA. You think that DC could at least tell the reader a little about what Earth Day means, or how Earth Day should be celebrated, or at least give a little information. Instead, they give a picture of the Earth and Superman (and it looks like John Byrne art) and give you an address to write for more information. This was pre-internet, so you’d have to use dead trees to write off for more information, and get dead trees in return — which kind of defeats the whole purpose, doesn’t it? Tags: comics psa earth ... Polite Dissent blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=564190 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 03:06:02 +0100 564190