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Slow Food Takes Root: Global Movement on Fast Track

Sep 30, 2019 09:30AM

Slow Food activists focus on food that is “good, clean and fair”—which also tends to be food that is local, healthy and sustainable.

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Animal Asanas: Goats on the Yoga Mat

Sep 30, 2019 09:30AM

By combining the already beneficial aspects of yoga, goat yoga amplifies the practice through the well-documented benefits of human and animal interaction.

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The Art of the Nap: Unplugging From Life Without Apology

Sep 30, 2019 09:30AM

Allowing the time for daily naps might very well be one of the most beneficial acts of self-care we can give ourselves.

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Mindfulness in the Classroom: Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive

Sep 30, 2019 09:30AM

A grassroots movement towards meditation in the classroom is happening as emerging research documents the strong positive effects of mindfulness on children's developing brains.

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Paws to Consider: Best Friends Waiting for Homes

Sep 30, 2019 09:30AM

When we rescue a shelter dog or cat, the life we save may be our own. National Shelter Pet Month offers a window into the physical and emotional health benefits of pets.

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Stop the Amazon Fires: Pressure the United Nations to Act

Sep 18, 2019 02:42PM

The Amazon rainforest is in a critical state of near-collapse with a record number of fires in Brazil this year—twice as many as in 2018—as the Brazilian government allows it to happen.

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Eat Vegan Without Compromising Stamina

Aug 30, 2019 09:30AM

A new study shows that eating a vegan diet does not compromise endurance in runners.

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Be a ‘Warm’ Parent to Extend Kids’ Lives

Aug 30, 2019 09:30AM

Researchers have discovered that cold or unsupportive mothering styles can harm a child’s health into adulthood.

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Soak Up Rays for a Healthier Bowel

Aug 30, 2019 09:30AM

Regular exposure to sunlight can decrease the incidence of irritable bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, in children.

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Sleep Tight to Keep Ulcers at Bay

Aug 30, 2019 09:30AM

Sleep quality, including taking longer to fall asleep and waking more during the night, may be linked to the development of peptic ulcers.

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Try Maqui Berry for Dry Eyes

Aug 30, 2019 09:30AM

Maqui, black berries that grow wild in the rain forests of Chile and Argentina, show promise for relieving dry eyes and eye fatigue from excessive screen time.

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Lower Anxiety to Ease Allergies

Aug 30, 2019 09:30AM

Those suffering from anxiety or depression are more likely to have seasonal or chronic allergies.

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Be Wary of Dental Antibiotics

Aug 30, 2019 09:30AM

It has been found that preventative antibiotics prescribed by dentists for senior patients with specific heart conditions are unnecessary 81 percent of the time.

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