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Sheryl DeVore on Appreciating Nature and Wildlife

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Randy Kambic

Award-winning science, health and nature author Sheryl DeVore discusses being more aware of our outdoor environment and the need to preserve it.

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Allergy-sufferer outdoors holding bouquet of flowers, naturally symptom-free

Breathe Easy: Natural Remedies for Allergy Woes

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Holistic, non-pharmaceutical approaches to naturally fighting off seasonal allergies for the 1 in 5 Americans suffering from allergic rhinitis—also known as hay fever.

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Feathered Friends: The Pros and Cons of Keeping Birds as Pets

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

What you need to know before considering having a bird as a pet, including the costs to keep them healthy, long-term commitments, the benefits involved and more.

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Nurturing space in a home with a plant near windows created by feng shui principles

Create a Nurturing Nest

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Home is a harbor of habit, and breaking out of the usual routine can be transformative. Here are some activities to transform living spaces into nurturing sources of inspiration.

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Use Colored LED Lights to Relax

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Taking note of businesses that use lighting to create a mood, researchers demonstrated that patient unease in imaging centers can be modified with the use of colored LED lights.

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Try Ginger to Lower Diabetes Markers

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Ginger root can help to decrease levels of fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in Type 2 diabetes patients.

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Use Green Tea Extract and Curcumin to Ward Off Oral Cancer

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Two natural chemopreventive agents—green tea extract and curcumin—have been shown to significantly reduce oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) biomarkers.

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Improve Children’s Brain Health with Better Nutrition

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

A new study finds that six months of nutritional supplements can improve working memory and blood flow in children’s brains.

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Try Mindfulness to Improve Cardiovascular Health

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Mindfulness training can lower blood pressure and positively influence behavior that promotes cardiovascular health, report researchers.

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Saving Coral Reefs Worldwide

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

The International Coral Reef Initiative has urged governments to take action to save the planet’s remaining coral reefs and their attendant fish populations.

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Caribbean Offshore Drilling Threatens Florida Beaches

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

The Bahamas Petroleum Company has begun exploratory oil drilling 150 miles from South Florida despite warnings of the potential for severe or catastrophic impact if a spill occurs.

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The Benefits of Renewable Geothermal Energy

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Despite its enormous potential, geothermal energy supplied just 0.4 percent of U.S. electricity in 2019.

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Hazardous Pollutants Found in Mount Everest Snow

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Manmade perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been detected in snow at the top of Mount Everest, posing a risk for trekkers, climbers and residents that drink the water.

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Honey Bees Have a Dirty Secret

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Although honey bees symbolize sustainability and are vital to farmers, they also have a distressing effect on the environment—destabilizing natural ecosystems by competing with native bees.

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Economical Carbon-Neutral Jet Fuel

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers have developed a carbon-neutral way to produce jet fuel using carbon dioxide as a main ingredient.

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People riding eco-friendly electric bicycles

Plug and Pedal: The Benefits of Using Electric Bikes

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

An Earth-friendly alternative for work commutes or pleasurable neighborhood spins is the e-bike, powered by pedaling and an electric motor.

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Farmer growing organic food through regenerative agriculture

Down to Earth: The Promise of Regenerative Organic Farming

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Regenerative organic farming holds great promise to rebuild soil, draw carbon from the atmosphere and ultimately grow healthier food.

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Jeff Tkach on Regenerative Healthcare

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM ● By Patricia Trenchak

Rodale Institute Chief Impact Officer Jeff Tkach discusses a prevention-based approach to human and environmental health by unlocking the transformational power of regenerative healthcare.

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Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol: A Primer on the Latest Research

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

The latest research on the proven health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), the effects on anxiety and depression, how to get started, ways to administer and more.

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Potted indoor herb garden growing on kitchen counter

Indoor Edible Gardening: Grow Veggies, Sprouts and Microgreens Year-Round

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

With a little light and creativity, anyone can grow edible plants indoors on a windowsill or kitchen countertop, making fresh herbs, sprouts and greens available year-round.

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