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6 ways to improve your bond with your dog

Want to have a more obedient and more affectionate dog? It all begins with how connected you are as a team.




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Garter snakes form surprisingly strong, human-like friendships

New research finds eastern garter snakes prefer to spend their time with their friends, just like humans do.




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6 surprising ways mindfulness meditation can improve your brain

The benefits of mindfulness keep piling up, from growing grey matter to helping you master your emotional responses.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The surprising benefits of repeat experiences

Go ahead, do something you love again. New research says there's plenty of value in repetition.




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Big fashion companies finally join consumers to stop the massive clothing waste problem

There are smart, innovative alternatives to incinerating and landfilling apparel.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Why the mountain pika is an adorable proxy for the effects of climate change

The mountain pika is sensitive to temperature change. Warmer mountains and less snowpack are problems for this rabbit relative.




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Introducing moose poop art and the delightfully practical woman who creates it

Mary Winchen, the creator of Tirdy Works, speaks about her moose turd art with just the right combination of seriousness and puns.



  • Arts & Culture

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How regular baths can help ease depression

Warming the body by 2 degrees with a bath can help regulate serotonin. Another study it can be good for your heart, too.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Environmental entrepreneurs: Firing up algae fuel

Algae fuel start-ups across the country are getting closer to commercial scale production of the environmentally friendly fuel, thanks to investment from the go




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Breakthrough process converts algae into crude oil in less than an hour

No more drilling? Being able to transform algae into crude oil could revolutionize how we fuel up our vehicles.




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It's alive! Urban Algae Canopy produces shade, dietary supplements

At Expo 2015, this work of 'bio-digital architecture' stands as a living, breathing spirulina snack machine.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Common seaweed found to produce a beautiful new type of opal

You've heard of oysters that make pearls, but what about seaweed that makes opals?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Pets are good for your health, and we have the studies to prove it

These scientifically proven ways show how pets make you healthier and happier.




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The surprising scoop on essential oils

Aromatherapy is enjoying a renaissance as its healing properties are rediscovered. Here's what you need to know about essential oils.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 surprising home remedies for acid reflux

Got heartburn? Before you reach for prescription-strength drugs, give these home remedies for acid reflux a try if you have a mild case.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Summer produce: Can it, freeze it, pickle it or make it boozy before Old Man Winter steals it

Before we get a cold, snowy winter, you better start preserving now.




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Make herb butter to preserve the last of your garden herbs

This DIY kitchen project couldn't be easier.




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There's an eggnog shortage? No problem

Record eggnog sales are causing some manufacturers to cry "Shortage!" We've seen this before, and we know what to do.




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Take a trip to Provence without leaving your kitchen

'Le Vie Rustic' transports you to the French countryside. Sneak a peak with a Caramelized Leek Flat Bread with Black Olives and Soft Cheese.




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Avocado prices rise, right before Cinco de Mayo

Expect to pay more for avocados for your guacamole — or just make "mockamole" instead.




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Creative ways to use up leftover Prosecco

Your open bottle of Prosecco from New Year's Eve may be past its prime to drink, but you can put it to culinary use.




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How to make Prosecco pancakes

After reading this recipe, you may never eat pancakes without Prosecco again, no matter what the calendar says.




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If you have preserves in the pantry, you need 'The Food in Jars Kitchen'

Marisa McClellan's latest recipe book, "The Food in Jars Kitchen," shows people how to use what's already in their pantry.




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How historic preservation saved Palm Springs

A push to save and restore buildings is spurring tourism in Palm Springs, the quintessential California desert city.



  • Remodeling & Design

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The Evolution of Eco-Friendly Products

Today, eco-friendly products across all sectors have evolved.




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The teeth of a Venus flytrap create a 'horrid prison' for its prey

The Venus flytrap uses its 'teeth' to keep medium-size prey trapped before they're eaten.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Give spring bees a boost with dandelion blooms

Early pollinators depend heavily on the yellow flowers as a food source, says British Ecological Society.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Lost Apple Project hunts for vintage varieties

Amateur botanists with the Lost Apple Project seek to bring back heritage fruits in the Northwest U.S.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Blog: How does the SM&CR approach misconduct?

Nick Wilcox and Rolleen McDonnell of law firm BDBF examine where brokers may fall foul of the latest regulation to hit intermediaries.




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Aviva denies privacy failure after mailing error

The insurer contacted thousands of customers mistakenly calling them ‘Michael’ - reports.




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FCA admits "mistake" after it accidentally shared private complainant data

The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of certain FCA complainants were publicly available between November 2019 and February 2020.




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FCA under attack for "comprehensively and scandalously" failing consumers

Regulator rejects claims from Gina Miller's True and Fair Campaign, stating they contain “numerous inaccuracies", as campaigners call on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to review Andrew Bailey's appointment as governor of the Bank of England.




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FCA aligns focus to prevent sexual harassment in workplace

Regulator also says it wants to make diversity and inclusion the norm as it seeks to embed "purposeful culture" into companies.




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Premium finance not affected by FCA relief measures, says Biba

Trade body said it lobbied the regulator to exclude premium finance arrangements as payment deferrals would have left many brokers at greater risk.




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Covid-19: Industry welcomes "firm and pragmatic" FCA message on BI claims

Sector responds to the regulator's Dear CEO letter calling on insurers to pay valid claims quickly.




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Video: GDPR – What you need to know

Cheryl Martin, partner in the insurance advisory cyber and GDPR practice at EY and Branko Bjelobaba, founder of consultancy firm Branko Limited, share their knowledge on how the new regulations came about.




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Video: GDPR – Marketing: what brokers can and can’t do

In the second of a three part series our experts tackle marketing under the new GDPR rules from phone calls and emails to the post.




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Video: GDPR – Future proofing your business: Don’t panic!

In the culmination of the three part series the specialists run through what to do in the coming days, weeks, months and years now that GDPR is in place.




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Webinar: The customer-centric schemes approach

Learn how to launch or further develop truly customer-focused schemes with our specialist webinar at 11am on 3rd October.




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Video: Scheme Smart - How To Future-Proof Your Scheme

The third episode of Insurance Age’s documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on what steps can be taken to future-proof schemes and delegated authorities and what sectors brokers can look to for future growth.




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New whitepaper advises on how to future proof your scheme business

Insurance Age and Axa release the third in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch and manage schemes and delegated authorities.




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Romero and Qlaims partner on commercial property support

Broker can now offer claims support and loss recovery insurance to commercial property clients.




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Blog: How flood prevention technology can impact claims management

Jonathan Jackson, CEO at flood forecasting InsurTech Previsico, explains how new technologies can change the industry's approach to flood claims.




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Broker Direct creates outsourcing arm Proficient

Solutions provider said Proficient will target personal lines firms and InsurTechs.




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Lloyd's outlines priorities for 2020

CEO John Neal says the corporation has raised £300m in debt to fund Future at Lloyd's programme as he admits Lloyd’s is “bound to go down some blind alleys” as it seeks to transform.




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In-depth - cyber: Are brokers protecting themselves against cyber risks?

As well as selling the benefits of cyber insurance to clients, brokers must show the way by being ready for any data breaches or cyber attacks. Sam Barrett reports




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Profile: C-Quence founder Jacqueline McNamee

Shaking up insurance: C-Quence founder Jacqueline McNamee tells Insurance Age why she broke out of a career in big corporates and why technology is poised to disrupt the industry




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How to reduce your carbon footprint from flying

If you can't avoid flying, you can reduce or eliminate your carbon footprint when you do.




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Elon Musk previews his not-so-Boring tunnel

Elon Musk previews his Boring tunnel, an underground transportation tube for electric vehicles that gets drivers off the busy streets of L.A.




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Rising Gas Prices: How to Conserve Fuel Without Spending a Fortune

Fighting rising gas costs doesn’t require taking drastic action.