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Air Pollution Linked to Psychological Distress: Mental Health Connection Found

Mar 30, 2018 12:56PM

People living in areas with the highest levels of airborne fine particulates were 17 percent more likely to be psychologically distressed, feeling sad, nervous or hopeless.

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Touching the Earth: The Healing Powers of Going Barefoot

Mar 30, 2018 12:17PM ● By Martin Zucker

Simply going without shoes for 30 to 60 minutes a day drains the body of inflammation, pain and stress and generates greater well-being, research shows.

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Cultivating Balance and Resiliency for Better Health

Mar 29, 2018 08:52PM ● By Andrew Weil

Good health can be defined as a positive state of dynamic balance and wholeness, one that supports optimal functioning in any environment.

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Saunas Lower Blood Pressure: Reduces Risk of Hypertension

Mar 01, 2018 07:32PM

Four to seven saunas a week halved high blood pressure risk in a study of 1,621 Finnish men.

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Positive Outlook Powers Osteoarthritis Patients: Feeling Optimistic Helps with Symptoms

Mar 01, 2018 07:32PM

People with osteoarthritis that wake up feeling enthusiastic about getting things done in their day end up exercising more and feeling less plagued by symptoms.

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Pick Me Up Herbs

Mar 01, 2018 01:39AM ● By Hannah Jacobson-Hardy

There are several herbs which restore the body and replenish the nervous system. Take advantage of these herbal allies, especially in the cold winter months, when our bodies are ready to receive yin nourishment.

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Sunshine on Our Shoulders: Makes Us Happy and Healthy

Feb 28, 2018 12:10PM ● By Kathleen Barnes

Wait a few minutes before slathering on natural sunscreen or covering up with long sleeves. It turns out we need five to 10 minutes of direct sunlight a few days a week so that our bodies can produce the vitamin D we need.

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Big Breakfast, Lower Body Mass: Eat More in the Morning, Less at Dinnertime

Jan 31, 2018 01:04PM

People that make breakfast their largest meal of the day have lower body mass, while those that make dinner the biggest meal are likely to weigh more, a recent study concluded.

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