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May 2021

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Don’t Rely on Money for Happiness

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM

People in the “poorest of the poor” communities in which money is not a high value can feel as happy as people in high-income Scandinavian countries.

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Nix Baby Foods that Harbor Toxic Metals

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM

A recent report issued by the House of Representatives found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals,” including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, in baby foods made by major companies.

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Sleep Deeply to Reduce Anxiety

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM

Researchers report that a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30 percent rise in anxiety levels, but a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions.

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Avoid Coffee When Pregnant to Safeguard Brain Development

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM

A mother’s coffee drinking during pregnancy can change important pathways in an infant’s developing brain, raising the risk of behavioral issues, attention difficulty and hyperactivity.

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Sip Non-Alcoholic Beer to Improve Liver Disease

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM

Non-alcoholic beer is booming in popularity, and it now poses a health benefit as a study-proven dietary supplement for people with cirrhosis of the liver.

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World’s Largest Wildlife Highway Crossing Opens in San Antonio

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM

The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge connects people with nature in San Antonio across a six-lane highway at Phil Hardberger Park, the largest wildlife crossing of its kind in the U.S.

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Golden-mantled ground squirrel quirrel climbing uphill in Colorado to escape warming temperatures from climate change
Critters React to Warming Temperatures in the Rockies

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM

A study reveals that the popular golden-mantled ground squirrel and 46 other species of rodents and shrews in Colorado are climbing uphill to escape warming temperatures in the state.

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Climate Change Makes Pollen Season Worse for Allergy Sufferers

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM

A study found that pollen seasons have been getting longer and more intense over the last 30 years with an increase in mean annual temperatures being the strongest driver.

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Gas Utilities Knock Electric Appliances

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy

As cities phase out the installation of gas lines in new buildings to cut down on methane emissions, gas utilities have been staging adversarial campaigns nationwide.

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Artificial Intelligence Joins Fight Against Marine Litter

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM

MARLIT, an open-access web app based on a deep-learning artificial intelligence algorithm, will promote the detection and measurement of floating plastics in the sea.

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Composting Human Remains is a Reality

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM

Environmental activist Katrina Spade founded Recompose, the country’s first human composting funeral home, in Seattle, Washington, where composting as a form of human burial is legal.

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Eco-Cosmetics: Choosing Sustainable Beauty Products

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM

Reduce environmental harm and waste with these sustainable cosmetic tips and eco-friendly beauty brands.

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Integrative Women’s Wellness: Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do

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

Holistic, integrative approaches for women's top five health concerns including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances and depression.

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Sustainably Stylish: Eco-Fashion that’s Kind to the Planet

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Kajsa Nickels

The “fast fashion” of cheap designer knock-offs is costly to the environment, but sustainable fabrics, resale shops, and creative mending can provide eco-friendly, stylish options.

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Baby Bites: Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Save money and control what goes into little tummies with these tips for introducing and feeding healthy homemade baby foods.

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Ingredients for homemade baby food smoothie using sliced banana, spinach, and blueberries
Baby Blueberry Smoothie

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Anjali Shah

This 5 ingredient recipe for homemade baby blueberry smoothies is the perfect way to get little ones started with solid foods.

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Healthy homemade baby food in jars using superfoods broccoli, cauliflower, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, peas, zucchini, pears, bananas, and squash
Baby Superfood Purée

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Anjali Shah

Make simple, healthy, homemade baby food purée with these superfood ingredients.

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Stay Fit with Bodywork Therapy: Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage

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

Therapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym.

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Healthy pregnant woman lying in bed holding belly
Natural Mama: Holistic Approaches to a Healthy Pregnancy

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

Eating organic, detoxing the house, practicing meditation or yoga and other holistic approaches for expectant mothers to follow during pregnancy for delivering a healthy baby.

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Pregnancy Apps

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM

Tracking exercise, nutrition, baby bump images, the joys of the journey and the baby’s development are available options in a variety of the best holistic pregnancy apps.

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