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Natural Awakenings

December 2020

Orange Citrus with Vitamin C
Retain Muscle Mass with Vitamin C

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

New research shows that older people that simply eat lots of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables have greater skeletal muscle mass than those that don’t eat these foods.

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Eat Cruciferous Veggies for Cleaner Blood Vessels

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

Research finds those that eat more than 45 grams of cruciferous vegetables a day, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, are less likely to have calcium buildup in the aorta.

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Midday Napping in Bed
Nap Less for Heart Health

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

For normal nighttime sleepers, taking a midday snooze for more than one hour may hurt cardiovascular health, reports a surprising new study.

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Pregnant with Healthy Baby
For a Healthy Baby, Take a Multivitamin, Exercise and Ditch the Devices

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

Studies find that device use can lower sperm quality, daily prenatal multivitamins can reduce the risk of autism, and healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy can protect against obesity.

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Practicing Yoga for Heart Health
Practice Yoga to Improve Atrial Fibrillation

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

Yoga postures and breathing may significantly reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation, suggests a new study.

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Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly
Amazon Climate Label Facilitates Greener Choices

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

Amazon is labeling approximately 25,000 products with a Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) designation to meet a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2040.

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Toxin-Free Cosmetic Make-Up
California Passes Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

California governor has signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act into law, which bans 24 ingredients from cosmetics and personal care products sold within the state.

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Local Farmer
MilkRun Gives Farmers Direct Sales

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

MilkRun, a Portland, Oregon company, is supporting local farmers on small farms by enabling them to sell produce safely and directly to consumers.

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Climate Change Map
Climate Refugees Could Reach One Billion by 2050

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

According to the Institute for Economics and Peace, more than 1 billion people worldwide will live in countries with insufficient infrastructure to withstand climate change by 2050.

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Drinking Water
WellExplorer App Can Warn of Toxic Drinking Water

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

WellExplorer is an interactive tool that allows residents and scientists to find out what toxins have been deposited in their drinking water as a result of hydraulic fracturing (fracking).

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