Tag: October 2023 | Natural MKE

Judge Rules for Youths in Climate-Change Trial

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM

In a landmark climate case in Montana, a group of young people has emerged victorious. The judge ruled in Held v. Montana that the state's failure to consider climate change when approving fossil fuel projects was unconstitutional.

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Teachers Face Big-Tech Challenges and Opportunities

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the education sector, bringing unprecedented opportunities for personalized learning experiences and teaching assistance.

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Critical Ocean Current May Be Near Collapse

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM

According to a new analysis from the journal Nature Communications, the Atlantic Ocean’s sensitive circulation system has become slower and less resilient.

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Birds Using Anti-Bird Spikes to Build Nests

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM

Magpies and crows in Scotland, Holland and Belgium are using metal spikes—originally intended to deter bird perching—to build their nests.

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Earth Has Tilted Due to Groundwater Pumping

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM

A study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters shows that the pumping of groundwater impacts the tilt of Earth’s rotation and further exacerbates climate change.

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Hair Tapping

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM

New methods for cultivating healthy hair growth have been gaining traction amongst young people on social media platforms, including hair tapping, a technique popularized in Korean and Japanese hair spas.

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Yoga for Prostate Cancer Patients

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM

According to the American Cancer Society, about one man in eight will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, with six in 10 of these cases in men 65 years and older.

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Fermented Foods for Brain Health

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM

Research has shown that eating fermented foods may have long- and short-term impacts on brain function, such as reducing stress.

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Taurine Offers Longevity Potential

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM

Taurine, one of the most abundant amino acids in the body, is vital for health of the eyes, muscles, brain and heart.

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N95 Masks May Cause Cardiopulmonary Overload

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM

For certain people, extended use of an N95 mask may be problematic, and that is what Chinese researchers set out to study in a randomized clinical trial published this year in JAMA Network Open

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Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Supporting Pets With Ancient Healing Wisdom

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM ● By Kiki Powers

Based upon thousands of years of observation, this natural healing approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine can be valuable not just for humans, but also for animal companions.

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Sophie Haruna Klimcak on Finding Awe and Wonder

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Drawing from her Japanese and Eastern European roots, she designs immersive, nature-based learning experiences that nurture deep caring for people and the planet.

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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM ● By Kiki Powers

During this national holiday, we celebrate the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognize their inherent sovereignty and commit to our treaty obligations with tribal nations.

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The Healing Arts of Qigong and Tai Chi: Well-Being Through Intentional Movements

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM ● By Nadia Linda Hole, M.D.

Qigong is more than a modern wellness practice. It’s a 5,000-year-old Chinese healing art steeped in tradition.

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A Symphony of Skill-Building: How Music Spurs Childhood Development

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

For adults, music has the power to instill feelings of joy, relaxation and calmness, or to motivate us when we are exercising or performing a task, but for children, there are added benefits.

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Recycled Art: Transforming Trash Into Treasure

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM ● By Gisele Rinaldi

Motivated by a desire to educate and inspire, many upcycle artists often interweave a message of environmental consciousness into their artwork, thus spreading awareness about issues or making social commentary.

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Discovering the World of Martial Arts: A Look at Five Popular Modalities

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

While originally devised to assist in hunting and protect against enemies, these practices also offer philosophical and spiritual guidance as practitioners establish a mind-body-spirit connection.

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