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Healthy Habits: The Push for Plant-Based Food in Hospitals

Motherhood Moments

1 Healthful diets may also play a role in the economics of medical care, particularly for heart patients. To the extent that hospitals help patients adopt healthful habits, their health benefits may be accompanied by financial benefits. They also serve a key educational function, modeling healthful habits.”

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More Drilling is Not The Solution We Need for Our Energy Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the Energy Information Administration back in 2004, opening an Alaska wildlife refuge to drilling would only lower oil prices by less than 50 cents a barrel. Increase fuel efficiency standards to a level that actually makes a difference – like 40 or 50 MPG for any and all cars sold in America.

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