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6 inflammatory foods to avoid

Chronic inflammation has been linked to many illnesses, so skipping these foods may improve your health.




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Friendly gut bacteria love leafy greens

A special sugar in these greens keeps good bacteria happy.




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6 natural remedies for insomnia

Though insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, it's a symptom (usually of some form of stress) rather than a disease.



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11 natural mosquito bite remedies

Want to ditch that annoying itch from mosquito bites? These natural remedies can provide itch relief so you can get back to enjoying the great outdoors.




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6 natural flea remedies for cats and dogs

Avoid harsh chemicals on your pet with these natural methods for pet flea prevention and treatment.




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5 natural remedies for stinky feet

If you have stinky feet, here are some tried-and-true natural remedies to keep foul foot odor at bay.



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Scientists decipher pepper's incredible anti-cancer properties

The Indian long pepper's use in traditional medicine dates back thousands of years.



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The surprising health benefits of ginger

Ginger root has been used medicinally for more than 2,000 years, here are just some health benefits of ginger.



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How to get natural sunburn relief

Overdo it in the sun? From aloe vera to baking soda to oatmeal, these common household supplies make effective homemade sunburn remedies.



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Why you should learn how to breathe

Diaphragmatic breathing is easy to master and good for your body and mind. So, here's how to breathe correctly.



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7 natural home remedies for your dog

From ear gunk to constipation, you might be able to tackle these issues naturally with your pet. But first, talk to your veterinarian.




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Is melatonin safe for kids?

The supplement melatonin, which has been shown to help ease jet lag, is generally safe for short-term use, but long-term use hasn't been studied enough.



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Watch horse run back into danger to help its family escape Simi Valley wildfire

A horse near the East Fire in California runs back into danger to save its family.




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Nissan's Leaf EV will be affordable -- and easy to plug in

What if they built electric vehicles (EVs) and there was no place to plug them in? That’s been the chicken-and-egg conundrum keeping EVs off the market in mod




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Who chilled the electric car?

Electric cars have been touted as the wave of the future, but current owners say the kinks aren't quite worked out yet.




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Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt: Electric cars hit the mean streets of New York

The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt are game-changing electric vehicles due on the market by the end of the year, and I just got a sneak peek.




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Nissan Leaf reservations begin April 20

Nissan North America offers details about how customers can place reservations for a 2011 Nissan Leaf, with prices starting at $25,280.




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The Nissan Leaf lines up paying customers

Nissan is taking reservations for its Leaf battery car starting April 20, two days before Earth Day. Will the 115,000 "hand wavers" sign up, pay $99, and get in




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Lance Armstrong backs all-electric Nissan Leaf

Seven-time Tour de France champion to become first person in America to own the new green car.



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Growing the Nissan Leaf: Inside America's largest car factory

The Nissan Leaf will be produced in Tennessee, in America's largest auto plant under one roof. Take a tour with me on the electric tram.




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Inside Nissan's zero emission Leaf

Phil Lebeau has a hands-on look at Nissan's highly anticipated all-electric vehicle, the "Leaf."




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A practical test drive of the Nissan Leaf

MNN's Lifestyle blogger takes the electric Nissan Leaf for a leisurely test drive along the beach.




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Nissan Leaf launches new ad campaign with Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong joins a new media campaign to market the innovative 2011 Nissan Leaf.




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Honda CR-Z hybrid now available

The Honda CR-Z is the newest hybrid to hit the streets of America.




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Motivational speaker likes the Nissan Leaf so much he's now a car salesman

Plug-In America Vice President Paul Scott used to talk about EVs. Now he's going to be selling them on the floor of Santa Monica Nissan.




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Want a hug from a polar bear?

Expect one if you buy the new all-electric Nissan Leaf.



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Canada to Mexico on one tank of gas

Craig Henderson drove his Avion from Canada to Mexico on one tank of gas.




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Tennessee: America's electric car mecca?

California may be getting all the coverage, but Tennessee is offering clever rebates and other perks, too.




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Behind-the-scenes of Nissan's polar bear commercial

Automaker pulls back the curtain to reveal the magic behind its latest ad for the all-electric Leaf.



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Lance Armstrong gets his Nissan Leaf

Seven-time Tour de France champion is first person in America to own automaker's new electric car.



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5 reasons to like the Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf battery car will be in customers' hands in a few months. Based on a quick drive through Central Park in Manhattan, it's more than ready for prim




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Honda hybrid sales increase during September

Honda hybrid sales increased during September 2010 including a 338 percent increase for the Civic.




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How fuel-efficient is the Chevy Volt?

Although the Chevy Volt is expected to hit dealerships in late November, the auto world is still waiting on the EPA’s official fuel efficiency rating.




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2011 Nissan Leaf production begins

Production of the 2011 Nissan Leaf has begun at the company’s Oppama, Japan facility.




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Nissan Leaf: The home blogger takes the driver's seat

With the all-electric Nissan Leaf, your home acts as the car's primary 'filling station.' How will this impact potential buyers who live in apartments or don'




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10 cars I expect to see (and drive) at the Los Angeles Auto Show

The LA Auto Show, which kicks off next week, is shaping up as very environmentally friendly this year, with a range of EV introductions and first-drive opportun




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Ford announces which cities will get first crack at Focus Electric

Ford has announced the 19 markets that will receive the first wave of the Focus Electric in late 2011.




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5 electric vehicles: Most likely to succeed in the class of 2011

The rubber is about to hit the road, and here are my choices for electric cars that can succeed in the marketplace. They've got marketing, publicity, cool techn




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6 things I learned about the Nissan Leaf

A Bay Area tech entrepreneur became the first owner of a Nissan Leaf last weekend, and the company says it will the first 20,000 orders delivered by next summer




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Environmental entrepreneurs: Charging electric cars

As the first plug-in electric vehicles come to the mass market, companies that design and sell car chargers are battling for market share.




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A week of firsts: Liftoff for the Leaf, Volt, Think City and the Benz fuel-cell car

Automakers who wanted 2010 bragging rights had to field their cars this week or risk getting the news swallowed up by the Christmas rush. So a whole lot of peop




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Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf sales figures

Automakers released their official December 2010 sales figures, which included the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf for the first time.




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19.9 million natural gas vehicles by 2016

Pike Research forecasts huge boost in NGV market — but there will only be 26,000 natural gas refueling stations worldwide.




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Nissan Leaf sales rise in January

After a rocky start in December, sales of the Nissan Leaf improved in the new year.




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Researchers predict 359,000 plug-in electric vehicles by 2017

A new forecast from Pike Research says California and New York will be the most popular states for PEV sales.




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February 2011 hybrid and EV sales

Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf sales are down and the Toyota Prius reigns supreme.




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EV charging stations now on Google Maps

Popular maps that have helped bikers and regular drivers now direct electric vehicle owners to the nearest charging station.




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Toyota Prius sales jump in March

As gas prices rose in March 2011, so did sales of the Toyota Prius and other hybrid vehicles. The rise in sales of the best-selling hybrid mimic the trend set d




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Are electric cars worth the price?

While electric cars are expensive and can double your energy bill when re-charging at home, many early adopters say they're still worth the price, since they he




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Nissan Leaf: Kelley Blue Book's greenest car

Kelley Blue Book releases its list of top 10 green cars for 2011, and the all-electric Nissan Leaf ousts the 2010 winner, the Toyota Prius.