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Rebooting Libido: Exercise Rekindles Desire

Sep 28, 2018 11:57AM ● By Maya Whitman

Among its many other benefits exercise increases testosterone, endorphins and adrenal hormones, all of which are essential to a satisfying sex life.

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What Did You Do Once You Knew?

Sep 28, 2018 11:57AM ● By Drew Dellinger

Excerpted from Love Letter to the Milky Way, by Drew Dellinger.

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Bats

Sep 28, 2018 11:57AM ● By Randall Jarrell

Inspiring poem by Randall Jarrell.

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The Rise of Blue Zones in America: Places that Encourage Healthy Living

Sep 28, 2018 11:57AM ● By Avery Mack

Blue Zone cities nationwide are making life for their citizens longer and better by encouraging healthy eating, regular exercise and activities that further connection.

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Multifaceted Chiropractic: Integrative Approaches Enhance Healing

Sep 28, 2018 11:57AM ● By Rachael Oppy

Once known primarily for spinal adjustments, chiropractors today are embracing functional medicine, nutrition, acupuncture and other natural approaches to further healing.

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Creating Community: 15 Ways to Craft a Circle of Caring

Sep 29, 2017 08:53PM ● By Linda Buzzell

With simple, clear steps and procedures, we can build bonds with our neighbors to create a better tomorrow together.

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Soul Shine

Sep 29, 2017 08:53PM ● By Marianne Williamson

Spiritual teacher Marianne Williamson points out that it is our light, not darkness, that most frightens us.

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Feline Workforce: Why a Job is the Cat’s Meow

Sep 29, 2017 08:53PM ● By Sandra Murphy

Cats now star in tasks ranging from boosting office morale to providing private security.

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Transformative Travel: Outer Adventures, Inner Journeys

Sep 29, 2017 08:53PM ● By April Thompson

When we set our intention, open up to the unexpected and chat with locals, travel offers us life-changing gifts.

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Resveratrol May Help Eye Health: Prevents Glaucoma, Cataracts and Macular Degeneration

Sep 29, 2017 07:19PM

Chinese researchers have determined that oral resveratrol passes through the brain to the eyes, where it may prevent vision degeneration.

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Music Soothes Pain after Surgery: Listening to Tunes Eases Discomfort

Sep 29, 2017 07:19PM

Patients that listened to a half-hour of music soon after spinal fusion surgery reported lower levels of pain.

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Banning Trans Fats Lowers Heart Attacks: Prohibiting Ingredient Protects Cardiac Health

Sep 29, 2017 07:19PM

Heart attack hospital admissions declined in New York counties that banned trans fat food in restaurants.

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Walking Reduces Symptoms of Dementia: Improves Focus and Decision-Making

Sep 29, 2017 07:19PM

After six months of hour-long walks three times a week, patients with early symptoms of dementia found it easier to focus and make decisions.

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Women Live Longer When Surrounded by Greenery: Lowers Mortality Rate

Sep 29, 2017 07:19PM

In a Harvard study, women living in the greenest areas had a 12 percent lower mortality rate over an eight-year period.

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Vitamin D plus Calcium Lowers Cancer Risk: Study Finds Reduced Rate in Postmenopausal Women

Sep 29, 2017 07:18PM

Postmenopausal women that took D3 and calcium daily had a lower cancer rate four years later than women that didn’t.

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Spirulina Reduces Weight and Cholesterol: Benefits of Blue-Green Algae Supplement

Sep 29, 2017 07:18PM

Obese adults that ate blue-green algae twice a day for 12 weeks experienced a lower appetite, reduced body mass index and lower cholesterol.

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Eco Sneakers: Biodegradable Reeboks Help Solve Waste Problem

Sep 29, 2017 07:18PM

With a compostable sneaker made of cotton and corn, Reebok is moving to reduce the negative impact of shoes on the environment.

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Resource Saver: Innovative Building Material Trumps Concrete

Sep 29, 2017 07:18PM

Building biodegradable bricks built with sand and bacteria depositing chemicals similar to the way coral grows is proving to be more energy efficient than cement manufacturing.

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Saving Salmon: Court Removes Manmade Barriers

Sep 29, 2017 07:18PM

In response to a Native American tribal lawsuit, a court has ordered Washington State to remove culverts that block salmon from passing beneath roads.

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American Roots: Columbus Day Renamed to Honor First Peoples

Sep 29, 2017 07:18PM

In a move respectful of Native American history, some Oklahoma communities have changed Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

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