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Nurses Stand Up Against Climate Change

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

Conscientious nurses have formed the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments and partnered with Project Drawdown to significantly impact climate change and create a healthier future.

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Contaminated Water with PFAS
Reduce PFAS Exposure to Help Delay Menopause

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

Exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)—“forever chemicals” found in non-stick cookware, food packaging and contaminated water—may cause menopause to occur earlier in women.

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Planetary Planning: Keeping Half the Earth Natural

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

A study concludes that if we act quickly and decisively, there is an opportunity to conserve about half of the planet’s ice-free land.

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Consider Mindfulness for Multiple Sclerosis

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

Mindfulness training such as focusing on the breath and doing mental body scans may help patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage their emotions and process information quicker.

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Try Foot Reflexology After Heart Surgery

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers find that foot reflexology treatment after a major heart operation can decrease patient agitation and reduce the average amount of time spent on a ventilator.

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Some Animals Garner Lion’s Share of Conservation Donations

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM

A conservation biologist and an artist designed a menagerie of imaginary beasts to find out which animals people were most willing to support through financial donations.

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Eat Spuds for Muscle Protein

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers find that potatoes can be a plant-based source of high-quality protein that helps to maintain muscle.

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Increase Focus by Reducing Saturated Fat

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers discover that eating a meal heavy in saturated fat can hinder the ability to concentrate and maintain attention.

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More Nuclear Reactors on the Way

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM

The U.S. Department of Energy is spending $230 million this fiscal year to start building two new prototype nuclear reactors as part of an Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program.

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Nature Needs More Space

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM

All over the world, plants and animals are increasingly threatened by human activities and habitat encroachment.

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