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January 2023

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Jan 01, 2023 01:41PM ● By Rebecca Young

Explore maintaining brain function, benefits of plant-base diets, hiring a life or exercise coach and more.

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Multiple Benefits for Early Rising Active Seniors

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

Older adults that consistently get up early and stay active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns.

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A New Look at Saturated Fat

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

Researchers have found there is no scientific ground to demonize saturated fat as a cause of cardiovascular disease.

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Two Cups of Tea May Avert Early Death

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

A study suggests that a few cups of black tea a day might help to avoid an early death.

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Glycine and NAC May Delay Aging

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

A new clinical trial found that a combination of N-acetyl cysteine and glycine (GlyNAC) boosted glutathione and improved or reversed many signs of aging.

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Parental Depression May Affect Childhood Development

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

Children that live with a parent that has depression are more likely to also develop depression and not achieve educational milestones.

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Sea Soundscapes Help Regrow Oyster Reefs

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

Scientists are amplifying the natural sounds of the sea via underwater speakers to induce baby oysters to swim toward desirable locations for regrowing oyster reefs.

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Mechanical Devices Inefficient at Removing Ocean Plastic

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

A study suggests that while mechanical devices like Seabin do remove plastics and other items of marine litter, the quantities can be comparatively low and they may trap marine organisms.

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Our Helium Is Running Out

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

Liquid helium, a nonrenewable element found deep underground, is needed to operate the magnets in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, and supplies are becoming harder to find.

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Farmers Benefit from Harvesting Solar Energy

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

Agrivoltaics, the emerging practice of integrating solar installations with working farmland, can reduce emissions, save water and possibly even boost crop yields.

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School Districts Getting Electric Buses

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

A $1 billion effort to electrify school buses will provide renewable fuel vehicles for around 400 school districts, including Indigenous tribal lands, Puerto Rico and American Samoa.

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Predicting Earthquakes with a Phone App

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

When an earthquake occurs, it sends seismic P waves through the ground that a Google app called MyShake can detect with a network of 1,300 U.S. Geological Survey sensors.

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End the Mailing Madness

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

Junk mail is wasteful. When a shiny, multipage magazine or catalog arrives in the mail, we must view it as an unsustainable practice and take action to curb it.

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Brain Power Boosters: Tips to Preserve Memory at Any Age

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheryl Kraft

Regardless of age, it is always possible to learn, store and recall information, and there are numerous practices and expert recommendations we can adopt to nourish and optimize our brains.

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Fitness Delivered: Benefits of an In-Home Personal Trainer

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

Adopting an exercise program with the guidance of a personal trainer in the comfort of home may be the perfect strategy to stick to healthy habits for the long haul.

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Welcoming the Unknown

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Instead of feeling anxious or fearful about the unknown, embrace the excitement of the possibilities change can bring.

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Milton Mills on Optimizing Health with a Plant-Based Diet

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Julie Marshall

Medical director of the nonprofit Center for a Humane Economy, Milton Mills, M.D., discusses the benefits of switching to a whole-food, plant-based diet and eliminating animal-derived dairy.

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The Perils of Plastic Clothing: Embracing Slow Fashion and Sustainable Fabrics

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Most clothes made today contain plastic, mainly in the form of polyester, which takes a large toll on the planet. Here are sustainable fabric options and eco-friendly fashion tips.

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Cooling the Fire Within: Healthy Eating Tips to Ease Chronic Inflammation

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Tom O’Bryan, DC CCN, DACBN

Consuming a diet full of anti-inflammatory foods can help to address a wide-range of health ailments and ultimately, add years to our lives.

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Zucchini Pasta with Salmon and Artichoke

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Tom O’Bryan

Recipe for salmon and artichoke with gluten-free pasta made out of zucchini.

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