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Multiple Sclerosis Patient in Wheelchair Practicing Mindfulness

Consider Mindfulness for Multiple Sclerosis

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

Mindfulness training such as focusing on the breath and doing mental body scans may help patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage their emotions and process information quicker.

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Reduce PFAS Exposure to Help Delay Menopause

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

Exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)—“forever chemicals” found in non-stick cookware, food packaging and contaminated water—may cause menopause to occur earlier in women.

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Consider Therapy to Reduce Inflammation

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

An analysis of studies found that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and similar approaches reduced inflammation and enhanced immunity in subjects.

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Boost Fun Nutrition with Microgreens

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers exploring the acceptability of microgreens, a sustainably grown plant bursting with nutrients, discovered that subjects found the greens to be fun, colorful and attractive.

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Planetary Planning: Keeping Half the Earth Natural

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

A study concludes that if we act quickly and decisively, there is an opportunity to conserve about half of the planet’s ice-free land.

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Nurses Stand Up Against Climate Change

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

Conscientious nurses have formed the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments and partnered with Project Drawdown to significantly impact climate change and create a healthier future.

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Starchy Solution: A Plant-Based Alternative to Plastic

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

Manufacturer Kuraray has introduced a renewable and sustainable starch-based barrier film called Plantic. The plant-based packaging material can be recycled or composted.

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Plastic Rain: Airborne Particulates Blanket Wilderness

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers estimate more than 1,000 tons of microplastics are deposited from the air into national parks and wilderness areas each year.

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Not All Hydroelectric Generators are Created Equal

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

A study that analyzed the climate impacts of hydropower generation facilities found that while many release almost no greenhouse gases, some can be worse than burning fossil fuels.

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