Filmmaker and cultural anthropologist Gail Myers discusses the making of her documentary, Rhythms of the Land, which preserves the untold stories of Black farmers, the oppressive history of sharecropping, and the power of seed saving.
While platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube use forms of AI to get users to spend more time on their sites, Clogger’s AI would have a different objective: to change people’s voting behavior.
The idea of food as medicine is oversold in the headlines. Stories tend to be based on studies done in the lab, testing concentrated extracts from foods. The effect seen in real people eating the food is going to be different.
Recent studies have demonstrated that college-age women use cosmetic products at higher rates than other groups. Additionally, many of these young women are unaware of the health risks from frequent use of popular products.
People of all ages showed at least some interest, with younger adults being more motivated by the potential to reduce anxiety, while older adults showed more interest in pain management.
A unique opportunity for a fixer-upper is coming by way of the US General Services Administration (GSA)—6 historic American lighthouses. Going up this year via public auction, the federal government has a unique way of ensuring lighthouses retain their historic status.
Within your body is a natural desire to align. Bodywork helps you open your awareness to yourself and the world about you. In this process, bodyworkers are simply the facilitators of change.
It all began with a desire for answers: I had been feeling drowsy during the day, and my wife told me I snored. Both can mean obstructive sleep apnea. Without treatment, the disruption in oxygen flow might increase the risk of developing certain cardiovascular diseases.
In addition to working as a mental immune system, research has shown that humor can actually improve your physical immune system. Laughter can also improve cardiovascular health and lowers heart rates, blood pressure, and muscular tension.
Today’s public service announcements on gun safety feel somewhat sanitized. None really captures the horrifying physical and emotional damage caused by guns.
The use of psychedelic mushrooms is gaining traction in the United States. A number of cities have decriminalized possession of psilocybin, and Oregon and Colorado voters passed ballot measures to legalize magic mushrooms under supervised use.
A study initiated by the Norwottuck Network to assess the benefits of the completion of the Massachusetts Central Rail Trail (MCRT) system predicts that general health and wellness would improve.
From the majestic whooping crane to the smallest songbird, an iconic American landmark in Missouri is making the skies safer for spring migrating birds who follow the Mississippi River to reach their summer nesting grounds.
Although it has the potential for enhancing productivity, generative AI has been shown to have some major faults. It can produce misinformation. It can create “hallucinations” – a benign term for making things up.
Across trust research, frequently mentioned reasons for distrust at work include unmet expectations, lack of transparency, weak communication and misunderstandings, and micromanagement and unfair treatment.
Nature practice is about rediscovering what’s important to you, and building a nature-centered system of rituals and routines around those priorities, so they can infuse every aspect of your life, from your relationship with yourself, to your relationship with others and your relationship with Earth.
The Colorado General Assembly has passed unprecedented and groundbreaking legislation known as The Colorado Wild Horse Project, a new law that adds state protections for the rights of mustangs and burros.
The "right to roam" is a concept that allows people to access and enjoy natural areas, such as parks, forests and beaches, without being restricted by private property laws.
Herbal teas have been consumed for centuries for their flavors and health benefits. Harnessing the healing essence of various plant components, herbal teas are a natural gateway to holistic well-being for the mind, body and spirit.
Practice these simple mindfulness exercises — some that you can do anytime, anywhere — to help ground you in the present moment when you feel yourself losing your grip. They also hone each sense ability, making your perceptions more accurate and skillful over time.
With its focus on controlling breath, holding postures and meditation, yoga increases how much a person pays attention to the sensations of their body and the present moment. This mindfulness leads to many benefits not found from other forms of exercise.
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