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Himalayan Glacier Retreat Bodes Consequences for Millions

Mar 31, 2022 08:30AM

Researchers have found that glaciers in the Himalayan Mountains are melting at an exceptional rate compared to other glaciers around the world.

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Take Vinegar to Lower the Blues

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM

Researchers found a reduction in self-reported depression scores in study participants who consumed daily amounts of vinegar.

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Try Lavender and Valerian to Reduce Fatigue

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM

Aromatherapy with lavender essence and valerian root extract supplements can significantly reduce fatigue that hampers daily activities.

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Drink Coffee and Tea to Reduce Dementia and Stroke Risk

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM

Study finds that drinking both coffee and tea in the course of a day correlates with a lower risk of stroke and dementia compared to drinking either one exclusively.

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Run 10 Minutes for a Brain Boost

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM

New research shows that a mere 10 minutes of moderate-intensity running boosts cognitive function.

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Eat Alpha Lipoic Acid-Rich Foods to Live Longer

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM

A high dietary intake of foods containing alpha lipoic acid (ALA), a plant-based amino acid essential to the body’s metabolism, is associated with reduced risks of death from various causes.

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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Now Labeled as Bioengineered (BE)

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM

The labeling rule for food products altered at the genetic level was finalized and implemented on January 1 to uphold the integrity of labeling claims and increase marketplace transparency.

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People of Faith Find Deep Connection to the Environment

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM

Most of the world’s organized religious sects contain a doctrine or reference to preserving the environment.

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Sustainably Coping with Sea Level Rise

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM

In the coastal nation of the Netherlands, houseboats able to cope with rising seas or rain-induced floods are being constructed.

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Flip Side of Melting Glaciers May Benefit Salmon

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM

More than 300 melting glaciers between British Columbia and Alaska have the potential to create 3,800 miles of new salmon habitat by 2100.

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Environment Damaged by Winter Road Salt

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM

The salt used on roads to combat snow and ice in the winter is wreaking havoc on the environment and our drinking water.

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Bacteria May Become Plastic Pathfinders

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM

A study has discovered that microbes in oceans and soils worldwide are evolving to eat plastic.

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Try Probiotics to Lower Pregnancy Nausea and Soothe Fussy Babies

Jan 31, 2022 08:30AM

Two new studies suggest that the right probiotics can offer relief for the 85 percent of pregnant women with nausea and for the 25 percent of fussy newborns with colic.

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Eat Fewer Sweets to Save the Planet

Jan 31, 2022 08:30AM

Researchers found that nutrient-poor foods like sugar-sweetened drinks, alcohol, baked sweets and processed meats account for a substantial portion of food-related greenhouse gas emissions.

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Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil

Jan 31, 2022 08:30AM

A study finds those suffering from insomnia may experience significantly improved sleep and reduced levels of stress and anxiety from black cumin oil.

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Consider Moxibustion to Reduce Chronic Fatigue

Jan 31, 2022 08:30AM

Moxibustion, a 2,500-year-old practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, may offer relief for the crippling fatigue, brain fog and joint pain of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

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Keep Moving to Sidestep Depression

Jan 31, 2022 08:30AM

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were sitting around a lot more and getting depressed, report researchers.

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Sounds of Nature are Fading

Jan 31, 2022 08:30AM

A study suggests that our natural environment is becoming quieter and less varied due to changes in the makeup of bird populations.

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Nut Milk Carries Hefty Environmental Burden

Jan 31, 2022 08:30AM

The source of almond milk, although positioned as an eco-friendly alternative to cow’s milk, may not be as sustainable as touted due the large amount of water needed and pesticides used.

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Unfettered Felines Pose Toxic Hazard to Wildlife

Jan 31, 2022 08:30AM

A study has discovered that free-roaming cats are likely infecting other animals with Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis.

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