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Large Study Addresses Indigenous Biodiversity Decline

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

Simon Fraser University is engaging with Indigenous organizations, universities and other partners to highlight the problems of biodiversity loss and its implications for health and well-being.

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Airless Tires Increase Safety, Limit Waste

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

Michelin’s new airless tires don’t puncture, so they should last longer, which means fewer tires will need to be produced, thus limiting waste.

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Aerial view of Central Park in New York City

Climate Change Research in Central Park

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

The Central Park Climate Lab is a new initiative and climate partnership to study the impacts of climate change on urban parks.

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Himalayan Glacier Retreat Bodes Consequences for Millions

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

Researchers have found that glaciers in the Himalayan Mountains are melting at an exceptional rate compared to other glaciers around the world.

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Take Vinegar to Lower the Blues

Feb 28, 2022 07:30AM

Researchers found a reduction in self-reported depression scores in study participants who consumed daily amounts of vinegar.

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Try Lavender and Valerian to Reduce Fatigue

Feb 28, 2022 07:30AM

Aromatherapy with lavender essence and valerian root extract supplements can significantly reduce fatigue that hampers daily activities.

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Drink Coffee and Tea to Reduce Dementia and Stroke Risk

Feb 28, 2022 07:30AM

Study finds that drinking both coffee and tea in the course of a day correlates with a lower risk of stroke and dementia compared to drinking either one exclusively.

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Run 10 Minutes for a Brain Boost

Feb 28, 2022 07:30AM

New research shows that a mere 10 minutes of moderate-intensity running boosts cognitive function.

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Eat Alpha Lipoic Acid-Rich Foods to Live Longer

Feb 28, 2022 07:30AM

A high dietary intake of foods containing alpha lipoic acid (ALA), a plant-based amino acid essential to the body’s metabolism, is associated with reduced risks of death from various causes.

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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Now Labeled as Bioengineered (BE)

Feb 28, 2022 07:30AM

The labeling rule for food products altered at the genetic level was finalized and implemented on January 1 to uphold the integrity of labeling claims and increase marketplace transparency.

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