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Growing Food Security: The Benefits of Urban Gardening

Jun 30, 2021 10:10AM ● By Laura Paisley Beck

According to Feeding America, more than 35 million Americans faced food insecurity in 2019. That number is expected to increase substantially due to the pandemic, which disrupted the food supply chain in ways that most Americans have never seen. The good news is that urban and localized gardening can bring fresh, healthy, organic, sustainable and affordable food to nearly every household.

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Pet Happy: How Animals Help Kids Thrive

Jun 30, 2021 10:10AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

With studies showing the profound effects that pets can have on children's health, character development and well-being, here are reasons why parents should consider getting a family pet.

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Sizzling on the Grill: Healthy, Sustainable Summer Fare

Jun 30, 2021 10:10AM ● By Laura Paisley Beck

For most Americans, summer smells like fresh-cut grass and barbecue sizzling in the backyard. Approximately 64 percent of U.S. adults own a grill or smoker, but common practices are bad for the environment. Fortunately, many great chefs have the problem covered with delicious alternatives to traditional, carbon-emitting methods.

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Doggy Delights: Healthy, Homemade Cookie Treats

Jun 30, 2021 10:10AM ● By Amy Coyle

Cooking treats for canine family members is a smart move, as they are eco-friendly, cost less and are healthier than company-made ones, say veterinarians.

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Use Sunlight and Sleep to Lower COVID-19 Risk

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

Two readily available natural strategies—sunlight exposure and sufficient sleep—appear to lower the risks of suffering and dying from COVID-19, report two new studies.

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Try Saffron Extract to Raise Mood

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

A study shows that saffron extract can help lower depression and improve social relationships.

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Resolve Arguments the Same Day for a Happier, Healthier Life

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

Sidestepping an argument or resolving it on the same day pays off quickly by halving the reactivity level that day and often erasing any darkened emotional response the following day.

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Refrain from Spanking to Avoid Harming Young Brains

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

A Harvard study finds that spanking alters children’s brain development.

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Drink Electrolytes Instead of Water for Muscle Cramps

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

Gulping down too much water has been linked to painful, involuntary muscle cramps experienced by athletes, but an oral hydration solution with electrolytes can help.

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Work Out for Fun, Not Necessity

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

Physical activity during leisure time benefits our heart and longevity, but high workout levels on the job may actually hamper our health, report researchers.

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