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August 2021

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Eat Produce to Lower Stress and Heart Disease

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Research finds that eating one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables a day lowers blood pressure and risk of heart disease, while two cups of fruits and vegetables a day can decrease stress levels.

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Microbiome Linked to Risk of Death from Disease

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers found that greater numbers of bacteria in the gut from the Enterobacteria family increase the risk of death from cancer, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal disease.

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Eat Oily Fish to Live Longer

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

A new large-scale analysis suggests that omega-3s from oily fish may extend lifespan.

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Avoid Air Pollutants to Protect Children’s Mental Health

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Exposure to even moderate levels of traffic-related air pollutants during childhood results in a greater risk of mental illness by age 18, report researchers.

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Avoid Sugary Drinks to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Drinking two sugary drinks per day from ages 13 to 18 increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 32 percent in women by age 50.

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Soil Regulators Soft on Pesticide Use

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

A new study recommends changes in how regulatory agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assess the risks posed by the nearly 850 approved pesticide ingredients.

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Cactus Poachers Are Denuding Deserts

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

More than 30 percent of the world’s 1,500 or so cactus species are threatened with extinction, and criminal scavengers are primarily to blame.

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Superfund Mine-Polluted Stream Restorations See Success

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Large investments made to clean up acid drainage into streams and rivers polluted by toxic metals from abandoned mining sites are yielding success.

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UN Methane Report Faults Big Meat and Big Dairy

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

With livestock contributing 32 percent of the methane footprint, there is a great need to regulate and mitigate methane emissions from global meat and dairy companies.

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Textile Manufacturers Fight Climate Change

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

With a goal of 45 percent reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber and material production by 2030, Textile Exchange is pushing for urgent climate action.

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Bug Battle: How to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Mosquitoes aren’t just an annoyance; they can carry infectious diseases, so it’s important to know the best ways to keep them at bay, including natural bug repellents.

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Think Yourself Happy: Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Simple, research-based methods to change our thinking, rewire our brains and ultimately, increase our levels of happiness.

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Well-Being Basics

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Choose happiness by taking these research-supported daily actions to enhance overall well-being.

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Pollinator-Friendly Yards: Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Betsy S. Franz

Create a pollinator-friendly yard with these gardening and landscape tips for choosing native plants, mowing less often, and avoiding pesticide use.

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Preserving the Harvest: Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Preservation techniques to help capture the bounty of the garden harvest or farmers' market hauls through canning, dehydrating, refrigerator pickling, fermentation or cold storage.

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