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Aging Gracefully: How a Yoga Practice Keeps Us Young

Aug 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

Whether getting down on a mat or practicing modified poses with the use of a chair, yoga helps us to stay nimble, manage stress, reduce symptoms of depression and tame high blood pressure.

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Tips for Getting Started with Yoga

Aug 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Beth Spindler

It's never too late to get started practicing yoga. Here are tips for how to choose an appropriate yoga class for beginners.

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Lissa Rankin on the Mysteries of Healing

Aug 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Linda Sechrist

Mind-body physician and bestselling author Lissa Rankin provides a discerning guide to healing in her latest book, Sacred Medicine: A Doctor’s Quest to Unravel the Mysteries of Healing.

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Heading Off Headaches: Natural Strategies Help Halt the Pain

Aug 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Most headaches can be treated holistically, and lifestyle modifications can be key to lasting relief.

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Conscious Consumerism: The Rise of Sharing and Reselling

Aug 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Local shared enterprises and secondhand shops are saving people money and reducing the impact of excess consumerism on the environment.

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Warnings for Secondhand Shoppers: Safety and Quality Control Tips

Aug 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Tips to consider when purchasing children's items, clothing, furniture or electronics secondhand.

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Food Dehydration Made Easy: Best Ways to Preserve the Harvest

Aug 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Preserving fruit, veggies, meat, fish, herbs and nuts is easy with these best tips for getting started using a food dehydrator.

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Air-Drying Fresh Herbs

Aug 31, 2022 09:30AM

Dry out your own fresh picked herbs with this easy DIY home method.

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Mango Leather

Aug 31, 2022 09:30AM

Use a food dehydrator to make this tasty mango leather, perfect for healthy snacking on-the-go.

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Learning to Grieve: How to Help Children Navigate Through Loss

Aug 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

While there is no right way to grieve, adults can provide kids experiencing loss gentle guideposts and lessons of empathy and acceptance as they process complicated emotions.

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Healthier Pets: Top Supplements for Dogs and Cats

Aug 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Shawn Messonnier

Supplements can add to a dog’s or cat’s health and longevity. Here’s an overview of the top basic supplements every dog or cat should have.

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Take a Social Media Break to Improve Mental Health

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

A new study finds that taking a break from social media for one week can significantly improve well-being, depression and anxiety.

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Optimize Gut Health in Kids with ADHD or Autism Symptoms

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

The key role that the microbiome plays in children’s health has been documented in a study that links gut health to symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism.

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Eat Green and Orange Produce to Lower Dementia Risk

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

Researchers have found that green veggies and orange fruits can help stave off dementia.

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Avoid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs to Lower Long-Term Pain Risk

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

Taking anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief can actually lead to chronic long-term pain, say researchers.

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Follow a Mediterranean Diet to Tackle Depression

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

Eating a Mediterranean diet can help to significantly lower levels of depression and improve quality of life.

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