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Live Healthfully to Mitigate Genetic Cancer Risk

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

Exercise, proper diet, low body mass index and abstinence from smoking and drinking correlate with decreased cancer incidence, even in those with a high genetic risk.

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Renovating the Recycling Stream

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

Better recycling solutions are being introduced the remove the burden from the consumer and recyclers while making the process easier.

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Banned Invasive Weeds for Sale

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

A study finds that about 1,300 invasive plants are sold at garden centers, nurseries and other retailers.

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Water Shortage in the Middle East

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

The water table in the Middle East is becoming depleted due to persistent drought, high temperatures, poor water management and overuse, and climate change.

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Boost Kids’ Learning Abilities with Exercise

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy

The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research.

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Lose Weight with Small Calorie Reduction

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

A reduction of just 200 calories a day combined with aerobic exercise four times a week produced greater weight loss and better heart health in obese, sedentary adults than exercise alone.

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Boost Cognition with Green Tea Compound

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

A single dose of 100 milligrams of the compound L-theanine—the amount found in four cups of green tea—improved reaction times and working memory of men and women.

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Cross-Laminated Timber Emerges in Sustainable Building

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

A Swedish method of building using cross-laminated timber (CLT) is emerging as a climate-friendly alternative to traditional, concrete-based construction.

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EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos Pesticide on Food

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to neurological damage in children, including reduced IQ, loss of working memory and attention deficit disorders, can no longer be used on food.

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Return Native Lands to Protect Nature

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM

Land is being transferred to or co-managed by Indigenous tribes, repatriating culturally and ecologically important resources with the former occupants and local communities.

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Food Waste Complicates Effort to Slow Climate Change

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM

A report suggests that food waste should be viewed not only in relation to world hunger, but also in the context of climate change, as food production consumes vast amounts of resources.

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Avoid Infant Formulas with Added Sugar

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM

A study finds that infants given formulas with added sugar had significant weight gain compared to infants that were breastfed or given formulas without added sugar.

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Exercise More to Counter Risks of Poor Sleep

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM

Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death, but more exercise lowers the consequence of poor sleep.

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Consider Barberry to Reduce Diabetes Markers

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM

Researchers have discovered that barberry extract can help lower fasting blood sugar and HbA1c levels, Type 2 diabetes markers.

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Eat Strawberries to Improve Blood Vessel Health

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM

A new study demonstrates that strawberries increase flow in blood vessels and reduce systolic blood pressure.

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