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December 2020

Orange Citrus with Vitamin C
Retain Muscle Mass with Vitamin C

Nov 27, 2020

New research shows that older people that simply eat lots of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables have greater skeletal muscle mass than those that don’t eat these foods.

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Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cruciferous Vegetables
Eat Cruciferous Veggies for Cleaner Blood Vessels

Nov 27, 2020

Research finds those that eat more than 45 grams of cruciferous vegetables a day, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, are less likely to have calcium buildup in the aorta.

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Midday Napping in Bed
Nap Less for Heart Health

Nov 27, 2020

For normal nighttime sleepers, taking a midday snooze for more than one hour may hurt cardiovascular health, reports a surprising new study.

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Pregnant with Healthy Baby
For a Healthy Baby, Take a Multivitamin, Exercise and Ditch the Devices

Nov 27, 2020

Studies find that device use can lower sperm quality, daily prenatal multivitamins can reduce the risk of autism, and healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy can protect against obesity.

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Practicing Yoga for Heart Health
Practice Yoga to Improve Atrial Fibrillation

Nov 27, 2020

Yoga postures and breathing may significantly reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation, suggests a new study.

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Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly
Amazon Climate Label Facilitates Greener Choices

Nov 27, 2020

Amazon is labeling approximately 25,000 products with a Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) designation to meet a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2040.

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Toxin-Free Cosmetic Make-Up
California Passes Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

Nov 27, 2020

California governor has signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act into law, which bans 24 ingredients from cosmetics and personal care products sold within the state.

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Local Farmer
MilkRun Gives Farmers Direct Sales

Nov 27, 2020

MilkRun, a Portland, Oregon company, is supporting local farmers on small farms by enabling them to sell produce safely and directly to consumers.

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Climate Change Map
Climate Refugees Could Reach One Billion by 2050

Nov 27, 2020

According to the Institute for Economics and Peace, more than 1 billion people worldwide will live in countries with insufficient infrastructure to withstand climate change by 2050.

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Drinking Water
WellExplorer App Can Warn of Toxic Drinking Water

Nov 27, 2020

WellExplorer is an interactive tool that allows residents and scientists to find out what toxins have been deposited in their drinking water as a result of hydraulic fracturing (fracking).

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Arctic Ice
Saving Arctic Ice Using Glass Beads

Nov 27, 2020

Arctic Ice Project is proposing to scatter a thin layer of reflective silica glass particles over parts of the Arctic in an effort to protect it from the sun and help ice to re-form.

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Eco-Friendly Holiday Tree
’Tis the Season to Save the Planet: Eco-Friendly Holiday Ideas

Nov 27, 2020

Reduce holiday-related waste with these sustainable twists on classic traditions and eco-friendly, low-waste gift ideas and tips.

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Healthy Society for All
A New Story for the World: Re-Visioning the Script for a Healthier Society and Planet

Nov 27, 2020 ● By Linda Sechrist

A revolutionary new way of viewing the world and our place in it points to a future that regenerates the natural environment and reinforces our essential interconnectedness.

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Local Barber Business
Pay Where We Play: Boosting the Hometown Economy

Nov 27, 2020 ● By Sandra Yeyati

Spending money on purchases from local businesses in the community is so important to help to build robust hometown economies. Here are ways to support your region with your buying power.

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Homemade holiday food gift idea
The Gift of Yum: Homemade Treats Spark Holiday Cheer

Nov 27, 2020 ● By April Thompson

Edible homemade gift ideas that make for healthy holiday treats to help slow down the shopping frenzy of the season and provide nourishing food to loved ones.

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