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What You Do Every Day Matters: The Power Of Routines

The word “routine” can bring to mind words like mundane or ordinary. However, they can support cognitive function, boost health and provide meaningful activities and social opportunities.

8 Ways Your Home Is Wasting Energy And How To Fix Them

Wasting energy is like taking your hard-earned cash and throwing it in the garbage. You may only feel the impact on your wallet once a month when your utility bills arrive, but it still dents your monthly budget.

Good News Headlines 8/17/2022

The northern and central Great Barrier Reef have recorded their highest amount of coral cover since the Australian Institute of Marine Science began monitoring 36 years ago.

How To Navigate Self-Managed Abortion Issues Such As Access, Wait Times And Complications – A Family Physician Explains

Self-managed medication abortion is medically safe, and there are many reliable resources available to help people through the process.

It's Okay To Enjoy The Moment Of Joy And Hope This Climate Bill Offers

After decades of delay and inaction, this is a momentous breakthrough for US federal climate action. It’s a breakthrough many of us have fought for and desperately hoped for, for far too long.

How The Korean Concept Of “Han” Teaches Solidarity

Defining Han is indeed elusive. Han expresses itself—through storytelling, song, poetry, prayer. It is the language of humanity. Han is the flesh adhering to ancestral bones.

16 Full Moon Rituals To Help You Recharge, Reflect, And Reconnect

Because the full Moon is considered the “energetic peak” of the month, it’s the perfect time to tap into its power. Carving out time for yourself to engage in monthly full Moon rituals is a great way to enhance your self-care routine.

COVID-19 Cases Are Going To Ebb And Flow, With Or Without Restrictions

Restrictions during the start of the pandemic were helpful at curbing transmission. At this point, a growing number of healthcare professionals believe restrictions and mandates are outdated.

Fear Poem, Or I Give You Back

This poem came when I absolutely needed it. I was young and nearly destroyed by fear. I almost didn’t make it to twenty-three. This poem was given to me to share.

What Are Muscle Knots? An Exercise Physiologist Explains What Those Tight Little Lumps Are And How To Get Rid Of Them

While annoying, muscle knots are nothing to worry about. Simply stretching at the end of the day or going through some self-myofascial release techniques are simple ways to alleviate this issue.

Mushrooms Clean Up Toxic Mess, Including Plastic. So Why Aren’t They Used More?

When wildfires burned across Northern California in October 2017, they left behind a toxic mess. In Sonoma County, fire remediation experts, local businesses, and ecological activists mobilized to cleanse the foundations of burned-out buildings with … mushrooms.

If All The Vehicles In The World Were To Convert To Electric, Would It Be Quieter?

If everyone everywhere received a free electric vehicle at the same time – and owners were required to travel at really slow speeds across well-maintained roads – the world would sound different.

Natural Remedies For Your Dog’s Skin Allergies

If your dog is constantly itching, scratching, and biting at his skin and fur, you'll want to try these natural solutions for your dog's skin allergies to help get him some relief.

10 Ways To Lower Your Grocery Bill As Prices Increase

We’re all feeling the effects of inflation right now and it’s certainly noticeable at the grocery store. Grocery prices are up about 12% from last year. However, there are ways to help spend less on groceries and still put nutritious meals on the table.