Seaweeds are a paradox—their ocean worlds are being devastated, but still they thrive. They're highly nutritious, but they also absorb toxins—like the nuclear waste of the Fukushima meltdown—which can make them unsafe to eat. Scientists have identified seaweeds as a possible biofuel, helping to reduce our dependence on crude oil, but their procurement methods have conservationists seeking to protect coastlines from the ravages of industrial harvesting. So the question remains: Should you be eating seaweed?

Unfortunately, fatigue is an all too common part of life. While it's a seemingly normal response to over-exertion, lack of rest, emotional stress and even boredom, the low energy and lack of motivation that results hardly begets any sort of turn around, you know? But, while fatigue certainly makes it hard to get proactive, there's one little tool you've got waiting patiently in your back pocket: Yoga.

You’re just about to burst with home decorating ideas for some vintage silver dishes you scored at a flea market for a few bucks. The problem is, while you see their potential, those dishes are seriously lacking in the luster department.

Instead of you-can-see-your-reflection shine, they have a dulled-out gray finish. It could take an excavation to find it, but you know glossy silver lies beneath all that tarnish. So how do you let their inner glow to shine through without resorting to toxic chemicals? Easy.

Make your silver and copper pieces match your super shiny self with these five polishing methods that use natural ingredients.

Today, cancer is the number two killer of Americans, second only to heart disease. It’s estimated to hit about one in three people nowadays, a statistic which should alarm everyone into taking preventative action in their own lives. Pollution, genetics and diet are all contributing factors to how much cancer risk we expose ourselves to. While we may not have control over pollution or genetics, we can certainly take control with what we eat. Read on to see the top four cancer-causing foods you should avoid, as well as the top four anti-cancer foods you should be eating more of.

Spending a lot more time in your garden now that things are heating up outside? I hear ya. Working the earth for that mid-summer tomato and zucchini payload is well worth the dirty fingernails, but one of the greatest pleasures in life can actually be enjoyed simply just by sitting back and taking in the scenery. By turning off the white noise in your brain – at least for 10 minutes – you’ll be better able to bear witness to the busy-beaver, social butterfly demeanor of Mother Nature’s original tweeters… birds.

Tired of well-intentioned loved ones wagging their fingers at you regarding your less-than-enthusiastic vegetable intake? As unfair as it may seem, corn and potatoes aren’t exactly helping you to earn a nutritional gold star, so you may want to rethink your strategy. For anyone who claims that they’d be more than happy to eat fresh produce – if only it tasted better – this roundup of unexpected vegetable-based recipes will really help shift your perspective of what flavorful garden eats are really all about. Get ready to become a card-carrying member of the veg-head-brigade!

There may be no more important word in the English language than "summertime." The long days, warm breezes, lazy sunny afternoons at the beach… it's a perfection to savor unlike any other. And you never want to miss a single second of those magical moments; so being healthy and energized is a top priority. Say goodbye to the carb-binging of winter and feel your freshest with these 6 superfoods perfect for your best summer ever.

Some people are naturally sweet – not their personalities, just their blood. A great way to prove this is to invite a work colleague with a superiority complex (or other mortally sworn frenemy) to a lazy-day, summery picnic right next to a stagnant body of water. Yes, that’s somewhat evil, but there are certain things we must do in the name of science.

When they ask you why you’re wearing a head-to-toe white turtle neck, stirrup pants and socks in 95 degree heat while they’re wearing dark Daisy Dukes and a black tube top, just tell ‘em that your skin is prone to sunburns. And be sure to wear your contact lenses because the riveting results of your experiment will unfold before your very eyes.

Remember those days (only quite recently, it seems) that rattling off the names of your favorite bands and their respective albums was as effortless as accurately reciting the lyrics to their entire catalog of songs or keeping dibs on their ever-changing dating and/or marital histories? Then, you noticed that – quite like your cell phone – your brain started displaying evidence of spotty coverage and inconveniently dropped calls.

Summer is here and picnic season is upon us. With settings that put 5-star gourmet restaurants to shame, a picnic is a great way to get back to nature and reconnect (literally) with Mother Earth.

With a little preparation, a picnic is a snap to pull off. First, find an epic location to stage your next outdoor meal: A beach, a mountaintop or a wide-open clearing in a forest.

Fresh-n-fruity, cool-n-juicy, wild-n-loosey. That just about sums up our brain’s assessment of what’s in store for us when we mix up a classic summertime drink, pour it into a frosty glass garnished with a festive neon colored paper umbrella and prepare to ride the wave of a spirited haze. Not that any justification needs to be made but after an often long week at work, nothing says fuggetaboutit quite like liquor, fruit, ice and even more liquor harmoniously whizzed together in a blender.

Caring for a canine companion is kind of like strapping on parental training wheels and learning all about your capacity for love, tenderness and understanding… not to mention your ability to tolerate randomly flung saliva, projectile vomiting and inappropriate elimination throughout a household that – for many of us -- was once the sole domain of comparably ‘clean’ garden-variety dust. For all of the grimy goobers that they’re responsible for tracking into our homes however, somehow our argh! reaction can be instantly softened to an awww! the moment we notice their glistening rubbery noses enjoying a particularly alluring scent or we catch them spooning an especially treasured plush toy.

Have you ever tried to imagine a world without ketchup? Sure, it's possible. But even if you're not a fan, there's no denying that it's an essential part of our culture. The thick, tart and sweet sauce synonymous with Americana actually originated in China. Its modern incarnation is a variation on a sauce made from Chinese pickled fish and spices, eventually becoming retooled with the sweet and tangy tomato, which we most often identify in a word simply as "Heinz."

Hopefully by now you’re aware that consuming too much sugar is bad for you. And maybe you’ve even read the fascinating article in the New York Times recently about how sugar at all, in any amount, is a straight up toxin to our bodies. (If not, it’s fascinating.) Either way, it’s with a heavy heart that many of us attempt to cut out that delicious killer from our diets. Is a life worth living if it’s done without fresh berry scones, chocolate chip cookies or blueberry pancakes?

You love to dazzle and wow. It's your nature. And that's a good thing, because barbecue season is in full effect, and you don't want to deliver the same old condiments and burger toppings… do you? Get your ooh and aah hat on and try these simple, easy, and oh-so-tasty, magical chutneys for all your summer fare. (Hint: It's even better if you're using your own fresh, garden-grown fruits and veggies.)