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November 2022

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Skiing for Fitness and Pure Fun: Tips for Enjoying Alpine and Nordic Styles

Oct 31, 2022 ● By Randy Kambic

Whether it’s the thrill of alpine skiing downhill or the serene pleasure of Nordic cross-country skiing, strapping on skis makes winter more enjoyable.

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Eco-Skiing: Planet-Friendly Ways to Hit the Slopes

Oct 31, 2022

Many alpine ski resorts are going green, enabling enthusiasts to reduce their impact on the planet while enjoying the winter sport. Here’s some eco-information, as well as money-saving tips.

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Gratitude is Good Medicine

Oct 31, 2022 ● By Madiha Saeed

Practicing gratitude daily can lower inflammatory markers, influence epigenetics, improve the immune system and even help the heart, adding years to life.

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Rachel Jones on Grief in the Healthcare Front Lines

Oct 31, 2022 ● By Sandra Yeyati

In her book, Grief on the Front Lines: Reckoning with Trauma, Grief and Humanity in Modern Medicine, Rachel Jones examines the emotional challenges that healthcare workers face.

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Making Forever Chemicals Go Away: Manmade Compounds Pose Lasting Threat to Our Health

Oct 31, 2022 ● By Sheryl DeVore

Although some man-made per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as forever chemicals, are being phased out, there’s still much to worry about.

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The Gut-Brain Connection: How Food Affects Our Mood

Oct 31, 2022 ● By Kimberly B. Whittle

Exploring the gut-brain axis and the role that microorganisms in the gut play in mental health conditions like anxiety, stress, depression and other disorders.

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Quinoa and Beetroot Salad with a Hint of Mint

Oct 31, 2022 ● By Ishi Khosla

This recipe for quinoa salad topped with beetroot and mint makes for a healthy, mood-boosting meal.

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Gut-Healing Smoothie

Oct 31, 2022 ● By Tom O’Bryan

This gut-healthy smoothie recipe includes ingredients that increase beneficial bacteria in the gut.

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Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins

Oct 31, 2022 ● By Madiha Saeed

This simple recipe for gluten-free blueberry muffins uses almond flour for a healthy treat.

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The Colors of Healing: Art Therapy for Kids

Oct 31, 2022 ● By Marlaina Donato

Art therapy can help a child express what is beyond spoken language: unprocessed trauma, emotional and physical pain or the multilevel challenges of autism spectrum disorder.

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Caregiving Companions: The Many Benefits of Service, Therapy and Emotional Support Animals

Oct 31, 2022 ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Animals offer support to humans, providing therapy and emotional support and being attentive service animals for medical assistance. Here are the types of access each animal is given.

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