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Autism Spurs Creative Thinking: Inventive Minds at Work

Dec 29, 2015 04:22PM

People with autism, asked to devise fresh uses for mundane objects, came up with more original and creative ideas than those in a control group.

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Feel Young, Live Long: Perceived Age Can Affect Longevity

Dec 29, 2015 04:22PM

British scientists report that seniors that feel at least three years younger than their chronological age have almost half the early death rate of those that say they feel more than a year older.

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Good Reasons to Try Acupuncture: Thousands of Studies Show Healing Results

Dec 29, 2015 04:22PM ● By Kathleen Barnes

Research reports how acupuncture is particularly powerful for back pain, headaches, allergies and digestive problems.

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Treating Autism Naturally: Plus Strategies for Prevention

Dec 29, 2015 04:22PM ● By Meredith Montgomery

When we view a child’s autism as a condition that can change for the better, avenues of natural healing open up.

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Green Congregations: Faith Groups Join in Preserving All Creation

Nov 30, 2015 10:26AM ● By Avery Mack

From lobbying to solar energy to recycling, congregations are working to care for our sacred planet.

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Airplane Yoga: Six Easy Stretches Ease the Journey

Nov 30, 2015 10:26AM ● By Cynthia Bowman

With certain movements, we can avoid the stiffness, poor circulation and swollen feet that often accompany long plane flights.

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Sharon Salzberg on Mindfulness: Simple Ways to Be in the Present Moment

Nov 30, 2015 10:26AM ● By April Thompson

We can move toward mindfulness with such everyday practices as pausing before pushing ‘send’ on an email or letting the phone ring three times.

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Awakening to Spirit: Prayer and Meditation Heal and Free Us

Nov 30, 2015 10:25AM ● By Richard Davenport

By penetrating to the core of our true identity through spiritual practices, we open the door to vast expanses of peace, healing and joy.

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People Double Up on Calories After the Holidays: New Year's Resolutions Go By Wayside

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

Despite ambitious resolutions, a new study finds we tend to dramatically increase our intake of calorie-rich foods after winter holiday feasting—although we manage to work in more veggies too.

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Digital ‘Blue Light’ Reading Disrupts Sleep Rhythms: Power Off Early for a Restful Night

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

Immersing ourselves in a tablet or computer before bedtime disturbs sleep patterns and may change our body’s natural circadian rhythms.

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Asbestos Found in Crayons and Children’s Toys: Deadly Chemical in Made-in-China Products

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

Some popular toys made in China, including crayons and lab kits, contain deadly asbestos, reports the Environmental Working Group.

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Potatoes Don’t Pack on Pounds: Popular Misconception Mashed

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

In a recent study, overweight people on varied diets showed a slight weight loss after eating five to seven servings of potatoes a week.

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Spirituality is Beneficial for Cancer Patients: Strong Belief System Aids the Ill

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

Cancer patients with strong religious or spiritual beliefs experience fewer symptoms, lower anxiety and distress, and stronger social health, researchers find.

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Superfruit Antioxidants Found in Chilean Maqui Berry: Packs a Powerful Punch of Health Benefits

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

A special antioxidant in the Chilean maqui berry reduces LDL and blood sugar, boosts the health of blood vessels, and may even counter the aging effects of UVB rays on skin.

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Meditation Linked to Telomere Integrity in Cancer Patients: Mindfulness Helps Recovery

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

The chromosomal decline common in breast cancer is averted when patients either do yoga and meditate or participate in a therapy support group.

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Fungus Among Us: Mushrooms Offer Pesticide-Free Insect Control

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM

A chemical-free mushroom-based pesticide could safely target and control more than 200,000 species of agricultural pests.

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Uncommon Devotion: Religion in America Shows Resilience

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM

On any given Sabbath, four out of 10 Americans travel to a place of worship, a number that hasn’t fluctuated dramatically in the past half-century.

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Sentient Beings: New Zealand Enacts Bill Recognizing Animal Intelligence

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM

A pioneering law formally recognizes that animals can feel pain and stress and so bans the use of animals for cosmetics testing.

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Greener Globe: World Powers Vow Cuts in Emissions

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM

More than 200 nations are submitting action plans to the United Nations to reduce their greenhouse emissions by 40 to 70 percent within 35 years.

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Post-It Progress: 3M Requires Paper Sources to Meet Sustainable Standards

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM

Collaborating with environmental groups, 3M Corporation is mandating that its suppliers meet strict sustainability and human-rights standards.

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