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July 2020

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Jul 01, 2020 05:30PM

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Letter from Publisher

Jul 01, 2020 09:00AM

Wisconsin still boasts myriad small farms that put animal care first, raising small herds the old-fashioned way—in fields, not factories.

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Relax with Distant Reiki

Jul 01, 2020 09:00AM

Cindy Carlson Reiki and Energy Healing, in Whitefish Bay, is offering “distant reiki” sessions, when reiki is sent to a client that is not in the same room as the practitioner.

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Farmers’ Markets Continue Amid Pandemic

Jul 01, 2020 09:00AM

Farmers’ markets throughout the Milwaukee area are back, but they’ll look and feel different this year.

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Self-Guided Garden Tours Offer Outdoor Reprieve

Jul 01, 2020 09:00AM

Two separate garden tours in the Milwaukee area will take place in July, offering opportunities to get outdoors to enjoy the beautiful and diverse estate grounds while socially distancing.

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Tai Chi Brain Health
Reduce Cognitive Decline with Tai Chi

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM

Research shows that practicing tai chi can improve memory, learning, mental speed and attention, the ability to formulate abstract ideas, mental flexibility and visuospatial perception.

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Berberine Reduces Artery Plaque
Reduce Artery Plaque Risk with Berberine

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM

A new study concludes that berberine, an alkaloid compound found in goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry and other herbs, can potentially reduce artery plaque.

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Citrus Weight Loss
Eat More Citrus for a Thinner Waistline

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM

Studies show that eating citrus fruits or their extract can significantly reduce body weight.

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Turmeric Ginger Black Pepper Osteoarthritis
Try Turmeric, Ginger and Black Pepper for Osteoarthritis

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM

Researchers find a turmeric extract, ginger and black pepper combination works just as well as the anti-inflammatory drug naproxen, Aleve, in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis.

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Ear Acupuncture Stroke Recovery
Help Recover from Stroke with Ear Acupuncture

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM

Researchers have found that acupuncture in the ear can help speed rehabilitation of stroke patients.

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Ayurvedic Bacopa Motivation
Boost Motivation with Ayurvedic Bacopa

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM

Anhedonia—the clinical name for a lack of motivation and inability to feel pleasure in life—can be helped by Bacopa monnieri, also known as Brahmi, an Ayurvedic herb.

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Chlorhexidine Mouthwash
Avoid Chlorhexidine Mouthwash to Reduce Cavity Risk

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM

Chlorhexidine gluconate, a mouthwash commonly prescribed by dentists for gingivitis, actually increases acidic levels in the mouth, leading to an increase in cavity-causing bacteria.

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Deforestation Human Diseases
Forest Loss Leads to Spread of Human Disease

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM

Viruses like COVID-19 that jump from animals to people will likely become more common as people continue to transform natural habitats into agricultural land, says a new study.

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Nature Outdoors Cognitive
Natural Thinking: Spending Time in Nature Increases Cognitive Performance

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM

Nature may improve cognitive function by improving memory formation and recall, specifically that of short-term or working memory, and goal-oriented or directed attention.

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Ultraviolet Radiation Skin Inflammation
Healthy Glow: Ultraviolet Radiation Suppresses Skin Inflammation

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM

In research that could help target new treatments for skin cancer, scientists have identified how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR).

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Music Heart Health Medicine
Sweet Serenade: Music as Medicine

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM

Listening to music for 30 minutes a day can lower post-heart attack anxiety and significantly reduce future cardiac risks, reports a new study.

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Pregnant Woman During Pandemic
COVID Kids: Stress Can Impact Sperm and Future Offspring

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM

Fear and anxiety brought on by major stressors such as the COVID-19 pandemic may have a lasting impact on a man’s sperm composition that could affect future offspring.

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Woman Practicing Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness and Meditation May Promote Longevity

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM

Mindfulness and meditation techniques have been linked to anti-aging and longevity, as marked by longer telomere length, a biomarker of human aging.

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Couple Taking Selfie at Beach
Eco-Friendly Beach Tips: Maximizing Sun and Surf During Crises

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM

It’s more important now than ever to soak up vitamin D to bolster the immune system, but social distancing and other health and environmental precautions need to be practiced at the beach.

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Cow at Beef Factory Farm
Beyond Factory Farms: ‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

The industrial factory farms that monopolize the livestock industry at great cost to the environment are getting a pushback from people and organizations exploring sustainable options.

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