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Yoga instructor helps heal the nation's capital, one stretch at a time

Deb Berlin is determined to soothe frayed nerves in Washington, D.C., through yoga, a practice she picked up in her teens.



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Mindfulness meditation may reduce anxiety

In a new study, participants who paid attention to their physical and mental feelings showed small but meaningful reductions in anxiety, depression and pain.



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Russell Simmons says meditation is the key to greater happiness

Business magnate shares the benefits and practice of daily meditation in his new book 'Success Through Stillness.'



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Mindfulness meditation may reduce drug user relapse

Meditation sessions to promote self awareness may have an enduring effect on curbing substance abuse.



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Which meditation technique is right for you?

By learning about the many different types, you can get the benefits of meditation in a way that works for you.



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How Ted Ligety helped me reach yoga gold

On a journey to learn how to ski, keeping one mantra in mind helped this writer merge a beginner's mind with mastery.



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Jared Leto and Ellen Page named 'sexiest vegetarians'

Annual award, given by PETA, presented in recognition of both actors' commitment to animal-free diets.



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How to train for 'American Ninja Warrior'

Modern exercise tends to put health before stealth, but both are necessary for anyone who wants to become a ninja.



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Mindfulness meditation has been shown to rewire your brain and improve your health

New scientific evidence backs up the benefits of mindfulness meditation.



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Why are yoga poses named after animals?

Quite a few poses take their names from wildlife, and there's an interesting reason why that's so.



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If you want to be a better person, you're going to have to do more than meditate

Researchers reviewed more than 20 studies that investigated the effect that several types of meditation had on positive feelings.



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What 3 months of yoga and meditation will do for your body

Researchers find biological confirmation that yoga and meditation have a positive effect on mental health. Plus: 4 yoga moves that will reduce stress.



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Why it's OK to practice distracted meditation

Meditation still works even if you can't completely clear your mind of distractions. Just keep gently pushing those thoughts away.



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Pelosi's trip north of the border comes at energy crossroads

Oil sands, international relations and energy policy make for a touchy visit in Ottawa.




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Environmental groups says stay out of Alberta

Until oil sand situation is dealt with, 'Rethink Alberta' says tourists should travel elsewhere.




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James Cameron on Canada's oil sands

With a story similar to "Avatar," film director James Cameron now finds himself on the side of native people in Canada's oil sands region, where their way of li



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Big Oil borrows Pixar name from Disney

Pixar Petroleum will manage the oil sands business for Paramount Resources, which has a long history of lifting names from Hollywood.




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Senators take note... 500,000 petitions in 8 hours means you're being watched

Senators tried (again) to sneak a last-minute approval for the controversial Keystone XL pipeline into a new transportation bill. But a record-setting 500,000 s




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Giant squid caught on camera in U.S. waters

Researchers funded by NOAA record footage of a giant squid in U.S. waters, and the discovery is magnificent.




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Astonished divers come across a massive jellyfish off the coast of England

Divers enjoy a swim alongside a human-sized jellyfish near Cornwall, England.




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Two wind turbines self-destruct in same week

Turbines in Denmark and Sweden throw off blades — a rare event, but one to consider as alternative energy use grows across globe.




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Siemens brings green jobs to KS town

Siemens recently broke ground on a wind power nacelle production facility in Hutchinson, Kansas; the facility will bring more than 400 green-collar jobs to the




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Proposed Cape Cod wind farm halted by Native Americans

Controversial clean energy hits major setback from area Massachusetts tribes.




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Military has become tough opponent of wind power

Outdated technologies blamed for wind power's interference with radar systems.



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The Greenerator: Personal, renewable apartment power

Jonathan Globerson's Greenerator concept allows apartment dwellers to harvest their own wind and solar energy from the comfort of their own balconies. But would




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It looks like we're going to need a bigger cart: Wind turbines come to Home Depot

Select Home Depot stores across 6 states are now selling the Skystream 3.7, a personal wind turbine that's quiet, compact and capable of producing up to 400 kWh




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DOL publishes green jobs guide for women

The U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau publishes an online guide for women searching for a green job.




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Colbert discusses 'Wind Turbine Syndrome'

Comedian describes the litany of health issues claimed by people living near wind turbines - which includes, of all things, herpes.



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This scientist says Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now' is the happiest song ever

Can something as subjective as happiness be measured by a formula?



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Cassettes are making a comeback!

Along with a years-long renaissance of records, some are turning away from collecting music digitally.



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McDonald's serves Mozart to customers looking for a side of mayhem

Faced with restaurant-clearing brawls, McDonalds is testing classical music on late-night patrons.




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Are audiobooks the secret to a calmer dog?

Celebrity dog trainer Cesar Millan and Audible have partnered to offer audiobooks for dogs.




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Paul Barton brings his music, and a moment of peace, to rescued elephants

Weary animals at elephant sanctuary in Thailand relax as volunteer plays classical piano music in the forest.




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Christmas comes early with this a cappella version of 'Little Drummer Boy'

You're not officially supposed to listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, but Pentatonix's a cappella cover is worth breaking the rules for.



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Why listening to music while trying to do something creative is a terrible idea

New research suggests listening to music kills creativity.




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Boy's awesome reaction to live orchestra sparks a search for his identity

A young boy said 'Wow!' after hearing Mozart at Boston Symphony Hall, and it sparked a viral push to find out who had produced this adorable reaction.



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Libya's turmoil brings big questions for American oil prices

New problem in the Middle East is likely to raise old political arguments in Washington.




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A huge fracking mess

Lax regulations, radioactivity and serious concerns about water contamination uncovered as part of New York Times investigation.




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Following Arkansas quake, regulators call time out on fracking

Wastewater storage from fracking may be causing earthquakes. For now, Arkansas is stopping operations.



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Report: Methane from fracking has large greenhouse footprint

A group of researchers at Cornell University finds that natural gas may not be as clean as originally thought.




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Ron Paul's environmental record

Ron Paul has been a vocal figure in American politics since 1977, and he has developed a lengthy record on energy and environmental policy.




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Honda's got the only CNG vehicle in America

Honda revamped the ultra-clean natural gas Civic for 2012, but it has an uphill battle getting widespread acceptance in the U.S., where there are still few CNG




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Watch: President Obama on American energy

The president discussed the nation's growing clean energy economy at a Daimler facility in North Carolina.




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Methane, ethane and propane found in drinking water near fracking sites

A new study finds that drinking water quality near Marcellus shale gas extraction sites could be compromised.




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Shh! Settlement bans two kids from talking about fracking – for life

Two Pennsylvania children, ages 7 and 10 have been permanently banned from talking about fracking.




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Are abandoned oil and gas wells dumping methane into the atmosphere?

Researchers at Princeton recently studied the question of whether abandoned gas & oil well are leaking methane into the atmosphere.




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Rare 'merging tsunami' contributed to Japan destruction

The massive tsunami generated by the March 2011 earthquake off the coast of northeastern Japan was a "merging tsunami" — a type of tsunami long thought to exi



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In post-tsunami Japan, Zen meets zeal

One year after Japan's tragic earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis, its 'gaman' spirit of patience is growing more proactive.



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Landslide-driven megatsunamis threaten Hawaii

Scientists discover that massive volcanic landslides have caused megatsunamis to strike the coasts of Hawaii throughout history, causing widespread destruction



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Fukushima radiation leak the same as 76 million bananas

An odd, fruity equation provides perspective on the amount of radioactive water leaking into the Pacific.



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