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July 2021

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Use Sunlight and Sleep to Lower COVID-19 Risk

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM

Two readily available natural strategies—sunlight exposure and sufficient sleep—appear to lower the risks of suffering and dying from COVID-19, report two new studies.

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Try Saffron Extract to Raise Mood

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM

A study shows that saffron extract can help lower depression and improve social relationships.

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Resolve Arguments the Same Day for a Happier, Healthier Life

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM

Sidestepping an argument or resolving it on the same day pays off quickly by halving the reactivity level that day and often erasing any darkened emotional response the following day.

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Refrain from Spanking to Avoid Harming Young Brains

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM

A Harvard study finds that spanking alters children’s brain development.

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Drink Electrolytes Instead of Water for Muscle Cramps

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM

Gulping down too much water has been linked to painful, involuntary muscle cramps experienced by athletes, but an oral hydration solution with electrolytes can help.

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Work Out for Fun, Not Necessity

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM

Physical activity during leisure time benefits our heart and longevity, but high workout levels on the job may actually hamper our health, report researchers.

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Volcanic Ground Cover Slows Climate Change

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM

Researchers are using recycled rock dust to enrich farm and rangeland soils to accelerate the processes by which soils capture atmospheric carbon.

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All-Vegan Menu Debuts at Lebanon Hospital

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM

Hayek Hospital, in suburban Beirut, Lebanon, launched a 100 percent plant-based menu in March as a “moral responsibility”.

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Huge Indoor Vertical Farm to Serve Food Desert

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM

The agriculture startup Plenty Unlimited Inc. is building an indoor vertical farm in Compton to provide jobs and fresh produce to the historical “food desert” and surrounding areas.

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Dealers Align Behind Electric Cars

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM

The success of electric vehicle models, along with a plan to stop selling new internal combustion cars by 2035 in California, have propelled the transition from fossil-fuel-powered vehicles.

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Las Vegas Seeks to Ban Nonfunctional Grass

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM

Las Vegas-area water officials hope to impose a policy banning grass on “nonfunctional turf” that no one walks on in such places as highway medians, housing developments and office parks.

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Nature Documentaries Mislead Public Opinion

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM

The unswerving presentation of nature as an untouched wilderness in nature documentaries misleads viewers into thinking that an abundance of these areas currently remains.

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Composting Made Easy: Turn Food Waste into ‘Black Gold’

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM

Uneaten food rotting in landfills accounts for almost a quarter of U.S. methane emissions, but it can be turned into dark compost that enriches garden soil with these steps to get started.

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Food as Medicine: The Healing Power of Nutrition

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Well-being is increasingly linked by researchers to a healthy diet, motivating many people and the medical community to take seriously plant-based diets and the role of gut microoganisms.

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Growing Food Security: The Benefits of Urban Gardening

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Laura Paisley Beck

Urban and localized gardening can bring fresh, organic, healthy, sustainable and affordable food to nearly every household, creating a resilient food system.

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Sizzling on the Grill: Healthy, Sustainable Summer Fare

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Laura Paisley Beck

Delicious, green alternatives to traditional, carbon-emitting grilling methods including chemical-free charcoal, healthy plant-based grilled foods and eco-friendly dinnerware.

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BBQ Brussels Sprouts Sandwiches with Brussels Sprout Slaw

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Justin Fox Burks and Amy Lawrence

This tasty vegetarian recipe for barbecued Brussels sprouts is the perfect meat-free meal to grill up.

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The Chubby Vegetarian’s Memphis BBQ Dry Rub

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Justin Fox Burks and Amy Lawrence

Add flavor and spice to your favorite vegetarian grilling recipes with this mixture for Memphis BBQ Dry Rub.

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Soulful Strides: Running as a Spiritual Practice

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Pressing our feet upon the Earth can be much more than a form of health-promoting exercise, as running can be introspective, and over time, a spiritual practice.

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Pet Happy: How Animals Help Kids Thrive

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

With studies showing the profound effects that pets can have on children's health, character development and well-being, here are reasons why parents should consider getting a family pet.

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