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Bagging It: New York State Bans Plastic Bags

Aug 16, 2019 12:18AM

The use of plastic bags in the Empire State—23 billion a year that mostly end up in landfills and waterways—will become illegal in March.

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Coral Care: Reefs to Get Their Day in Court

Aug 16, 2019 12:13AM

To fight the rapid decline of coral species, the Center for Biological Diversity is filing a lawsuit seeking protective action by the federal government under the Endangered Species Act.

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Hot Topic: Farmers Responding to Climate Change

Aug 16, 2019 12:13AM

Interest in regenerative agriculture, which stores more carbon dioxide in the soil, is growing so fast that 250 soil health bills have been introduced in legislative bodies in the last two years.

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Beyond Sustainability: Regenerative Agriculture Takes Aim at Climate Change

Aug 16, 2019 12:12AM ● By Yvette C. Hammett

Farmers are increasingly exploring inexpensive organic methods to return microbial diversity to the soil, which could help mitigate a warming planet by allowing soil to absorb more carbon.

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Loving Ourselves Madly: Practice Intentional Self-Love

Aug 16, 2019 12:11AM ● By Scott Stabile

When we truly commit to self-love and take steps to follow through, we can create a peaceful, joyful and meaningful life.

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Wild and Wonderful: Foraging for Foodies

Aug 16, 2019 12:11AM ● By April Thompson

There is such a thing as a free lunch! We have only to look in our backyards and parks to find the free, nutritious greens and berries an arm’s reach away.

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Aysha Akhtar on Our Symphony With Animals

Aug 16, 2019 12:11AM ● By Julie Peterson

Through her personal story as a survivor of childhood abuse and the stories of others, the neurologist demonstrates the scientific bond between animals and humans—and how they can heal each other.

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Take a Cerebral Spin: Cycling for a Healthier Brain

Aug 16, 2019 12:08AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Pedaling away for even 20 minutes a day, indoors or outdoors, fires up brain cell production and lowers symptoms of depression – and that’s just the beginning of cognitive benefits.

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Erling Kagge on Our Deep Need For Silence

Jul 31, 2018 01:14PM ● By Randy Kambic

The explorer and author speaks on how silence is golden and can be achieved anytime, anywhere by going within.

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Imperfectly Perfect Pets: Natural Therapies Transform Lives

Jul 31, 2018 01:14PM ● By Sandra Murphy

Like humans, pets can face physical and mental challenges, but fresh approaches are giving our beloved animals fuller, happier days.

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A Kinder Heart: Cultivating a Life of Compassion

Jul 31, 2018 01:14PM ● By Amy Leigh Mercree

To transcend society’s hectic pace and intrusive demands, we can relax deeply into our heart center and experience the all-embracing love that is always there.

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Take Magnesium to Metabolize Vitamin D: Needed for Proper Absorption

Jul 31, 2018 01:13PM

Without adequate amounts of magnesium in the body, vitamin D supplements can’t be metabolized; high amounts may even increase the risk of vascular calcification.

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Turmeric Helps Heal Skin Ailments: Effective Natural Treatment

Jul 31, 2018 01:13PM

A recent meta-study concluded that turmeric has proved effective in treating acne, mouth inflammation, itchy skin and psoriasis, among other conditions.

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Mediterranean Diet Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer

Jul 31, 2018 01:13PM

A diet rich in fish, potatoes, fruit, vegetables, legumes and olive oil significantly lowered the risk of aggressive prostate cancer in older Spanish men.

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Sodas Lower Fertility: Sugary Drinks Reduce Likelihood of Pregnancy

Jul 31, 2018 01:13PM

By drinking one or more sugary sodas a day, women are a quarter less likely to become pregnant and men are a third less likely to father a child.

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Fiber Lowers Blood Sugar: Improves Glucose Levels

Jul 31, 2018 01:13PM

A diet high in diverse fibers lowered blood sugar levels to normal for 89 percent of diabetes patients in a Rutgers University study.

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