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Viewing Art Online Improves Well-Being

Sep 30, 2022

A study finds that viewing art online can encourage positive states like serenity, happiness and stimulation, while also lowering negative states like fear, anger, anxiety and loneliness.

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Malignant Melanoma Linked to Seafood Consumption

Sep 30, 2022

Eating higher amounts of fish, specifically tuna and non-fried fish, appears to increase the risk of malignant melanoma.

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Probiotic May Increase Skin Moisture

Sep 30, 2022

A probiotic supplement can significantly increase skin water content and reduce transepidermal water loss in the face, particularly for seniors and those with the driest skin.

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Supplements, Exercise and Non-Western Diet Lower Cancer Risk

Sep 30, 2022

Research finds that vitamin D3 and marine omega-3s, plus a simple home-strength exercise program, can reduce the risk of invasive cancers by up to 61 percent.

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Save the Sequoias

Sep 30, 2022

With almost 20 percent of sequoias destroyed by wildfire in the last two years, the U.S. Forest Service is speeding efforts to protect the giant ancient trees.

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Global Network of Artists Addresses Climate Change

Sep 30, 2022

The World Weather Network is an international coalition of 28 arts organizations that believe artists and writers should be a larger part of the dialogue surrounding climate change.

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Decontaminating Water with Plant Waste Protein

Sep 30, 2022

Scientists have created a membrane using sunflower and peanut oilseed meal that shows potential as a cheap, sustainable and scalable method to decontaminate heavy metals from water.

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Monarch Butterfly Now Officially Endangered

Sep 30, 2022

The latest update to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species includes the migratory monarch butterfly.

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International Plan to Rewild Large Mammals

Sep 30, 2022

Large mammals are important ecosystem engineers, shaping natural processes and sequestering carbon, and scientists are planning to reintroduce these animals to the wild.

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Hope for Alopecia

Aug 31, 2022 ● By Meena Malhotra, M.D.

Optimally balanced hormones are one of the prerequisites for healthy hair, along with steady nutrition status.

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Yoga for Well-Being, Longevity and Quality of Life

Aug 31, 2022 ● By Megan Mazzocco

The International Journal of Yoga says that a consistent yoga practice increases serotonin for elevated mood, happiness and well-being, and lowers the cortisol stress hormone level.

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Fermented Dairy Helps Sidestep Depression

Aug 31, 2022

Research finds that consumption of fermented dairy products like kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream and buttermilk may help to reduce the risk of depression.

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Nettle Root Improves Prostate Symptoms

Aug 31, 2022

Researchers have found that nettle root significantly improves urinary frequency, urinary urgency and night urination, symptoms associated with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).

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Vitamin E Enhances Cancer Immunotherapy

Aug 31, 2022

A study reports that vitamin E can enhance immunotherapy responses in cancer patients by stimulating the activity of dendritic cells in tumors.

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Revised Supplement Formula Slows Macular Degeneration

Aug 31, 2022

A revised version of a common nutrient formula for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was found to reduce late symptoms an additional 20 percent compared to the original formula.

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Childhood Adventures and Team Sports Boost Well-Being

Aug 31, 2022

Research shows that playing adventurously outdoors and participating in team sports can help lower children's mental health risks.

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Peace Day Addresses Global Racism

Aug 31, 2022

The 2022 theme of the United Nations-sanctioned International Day of Peace, or World Peace Day, is “End racism. Build peace.”

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Seattle Providing Electric Vehicle Chargers on Utility Poles

Aug 31, 2022

Seattle City Light is installing electric vehicle chargers on utility poles as part of a transition to zero-emission electric transportation options.

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Carbon Labels Cut Environmental Impact of Dining

Aug 31, 2022

Researchers studied the design of restaurant menus and how adding carbon labels indicating the greenhouse gas emissions per dish affected the choices people might make when dining out.

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Australian Office Building to Feature Solar Facade

Aug 31, 2022

A rooftop solar array and solar panels on the sides will adorn an eight-story high-rise planned for West Melbourne, Australia, to provide the office building with most of its power.

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