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May 2022

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Eat Prunes and Anti-Inflammatory Food to Reduce Bone Loss and Fragility

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM

Research has found that prunes can help counter the bone loss linked to fragility in postmenopausal women.

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Avoid Living Near a Fracking Facility

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM

Those living within one kilometer of one of the country’s 100,000 hydraulic fracturing (fracking) facilities face a higher risk of heart problems, cancer and respiratory disease.

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Try Tai Chi to Boost Neurological Health

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM

Tai chi has been shown to improve balance, reduce falls and enhance the quality of life for people with neurological challenges such as strokes, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.

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Take Vitamin D to Protect from Autoimmune Disorders and COVID-19 Severity

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM

Vitamin D can significantly reduce the risk of incurring autoimmune disorders (AD) and may also protect against COVID-19 severity.

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Western Megadrought Surge Continues

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM

A megadrought is a dry spell that lasts for more than 20 years, and the Southwestern U.S. endured the worst occurrence since at least 800 A.D. in the period from 2000 to 2021.

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Trouble in Solar Paradise

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM

Pahrump, Nevada residents are upset that San Francisco-based Candela Renewables wants to build a large-scale solar field across approximately 2,300 acres.

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Pharmaceutical Pollution is Out of Control

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM

A new study has determined that pharmaceutical drugs polluting the world’s rivers pose “a global threat to environmental and human health.”

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Methane Emissions Grossly Underreported

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM

A recent report found that methane leak emissions from the oil, gas and coal industries are 70 percent higher than official government estimates globally.

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More Bad News for Bumblebees

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM

A study indicates that streptomycin, an antibiotic sprayed on orchard crops to combat bacterial diseases, slows the cognition of bumblebees and reduces their foraging efficiency.

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Wind Energy Goes Airborne

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM

The use of huge, specialized kites at an altitude of up to a half-mile, where wind currents are the strongest, are helping to harness wind energy.

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DIY Salt Scrub with Himalayan Salt and Essential Oils

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM

A sea salt scrub is an easy and inexpensive way to maintain a glowing complexion. Here is a recipe using Himalayan salt that can combine various essential oils.

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Resilient Mothering: How Moms Are Forging Ahead in a Changing World

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

How mothers are adapting to life as a parent, employee, partner and friend, while still finding time to practice self-care during the pandemic.

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Self-Care for Stressed-Out Moms

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Here are some practical ways busy moms can incorporate their overall wellness into a daily routine.

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Mothering the World

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Tending to what we love can yield great things, but we must not forget our own needs.

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Fending Off Fibroids: Natural Approaches Offer Relief

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Natural treatments that can minimize symptoms of fibroids and for some, ward off the need for invasive surgery.

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Strategies to Stave Off Fibroids

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Experts weigh in on holistic methods for preventing fibroids.

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Easy Container Gardening: How to Grow Edibles in Pots and Planters

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

Growing vegetables, flowers and herbs in pots can be cost-effective, inspiring and tailored for any urban balcony or country patio.

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Pot Gardening Tips from the Pros

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

Advice from experts on growing vegetables, fruits and other plants in containers including types of pots and fertilizers to use, best times to plant and more.

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Intermittent Fasting Basics: How to Improve Health by Eating Less Often

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

By strategically fasting for hours to days, we can eat a wide range of healthy foods while improving our metabolic health, cholesterol markers and insulin levels.

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Mediterranean Chicken Farro Bowl
Mediterranean Chicken Farro Bowls

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM ● By Laura Fuentes

This healthy, flavorful recipe for Mediterranean Chicken Farro Bowls is packed with protein to keep us satisfied for hours.

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