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August 2022

Navigating Debt Collection Calls with Ease

Jul 31, 2022 09:45PM ● By Carol Ann Aldridge

Alive Credit Union comes through with great advice for anyone receiving debt collection calls.

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August 2022 Edition

Jul 30, 2022 08:01PM ● By Rebecca Young

Our focus this August is raising well-rounded children, the power in your words, exercising outdoors without getting overheated and much more. Turn the page now and start reading!

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Take a Social Media Break to Improve Mental Health

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

A new study finds that taking a break from social media for one week can significantly improve well-being, depression and anxiety.

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Optimize Gut Health in Kids with ADHD or Autism Symptoms

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

The key role that the microbiome plays in children’s health has been documented in a study that links gut health to symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism.

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Eat Green and Orange Produce to Lower Dementia Risk

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

Researchers have found that green veggies and orange fruits can help stave off dementia.

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Avoid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs to Lower Long-Term Pain Risk

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

Taking anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief can actually lead to chronic long-term pain, say researchers.

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Follow a Mediterranean Diet to Tackle Depression

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

Eating a Mediterranean diet can help to significantly lower levels of depression and improve quality of life.

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Fashion Industry Sustainability Campaigns Fall Short

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

A recent report finds that environmental certification programs claiming to verify the sustainability of fashion brands facilitate “greenwashing” for the apparel industry.

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Abandoned Farmland Regeneration Can Mitigate Climate Change

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

Rural outmigration is leaving cropland abandoned, affording an opportunity for ecological restoration and carbon sequestration that could lead to a positive impact on the climate crisis.

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Brazilian Atlantic Forest Faces Danger

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy

The Mata Atlantica is fighting for its life against overdevelopment, where deforestation surged 66 percent last year.

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United Nations to Better Represent Indigenous Peoples

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues called on governments, courts and UN agencies to implement mechanisms to support and protect Indigenous peoples’ lands and lives.

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Tobacco Industry is Big Plastic Polluter

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

Cigarette butts are the most common source of plastic pollution in the global environment, surpassing bottles, plastic bags and food wrappers.

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New Underwater Maps Track Fish

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy

To better track the location and movement of marine fish in U.S. waters, The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries is using a new interactive website.

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Planet-Friendly Picnicking: Strategies for a Plastic-Free Outing

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

It’s time to level up our picnicking game by going plastic-free. With a little planning, simple swap-outs are easy and less costly in the long run.

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Raising a Well-Rounded Child: Practical Ways to Build Lasting Life Skills

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

For kids to develop the solid foundation they need, parents should practice a full-spectrum approach that rounds out their experiences and skills, while instilling confidence and resilience.

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Takeaways from Childhood Experts: Some Sound Strategies for Child-Raising

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

Expert tips and strategies to help parents navigate child-raising.

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Change Your Words Change Your Life

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By Christy Whitman

When we change the way we speak about our life, we reclaim the power to change its trajectory.

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Sustainable Shellfish: Superfood of the Sea

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

Shellfish is delicious, fast-growing, nutritionally dense, sustainably produced, locally available from coast to coast and comes in nature’s own sturdy packaging.

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Vegan Shellfish Alternatives

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

Vegans or people with shellfish allergies can still enjoy the rich umami flavor of an oyster or clam with a little creativity. Here are a few suggested alternatives.

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Cioppino

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

This seafood soup, popularized by Italian immigrants in San Francisco, offers up an appealing assortment of fish and shellfish in a tomato-based broth.

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