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[ad_1] Butler kristenSeptember 16, 2021 3:14 PMLast modified September 17, 2021 12:47 If you had all the riches the world can afford and you had no joy, what use would they be to you? The good news is that you can have a happy day every day without spending a penny. It all depends on…
[ad_1] September 17, 2021– The ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest are home to giant ancient trees and many secrets that science is only beginning to understand. These forests are our best allies for climate change, as they store enormous amounts of carbon and retain water, protecting communities from droughts, floods and wildfires. But these…
[ad_1] In a collaborative Finnish study, researchers noted that standing is associated with better insulin sensitivity. Therefore, increasing your daily rest time can help prevent chronic diseases. Insulin is a key hormone in energy metabolism and blood sugar regulation. The normal function of insulin in the body can be disrupted, for example, by being overweight,…
[ad_1] A glossary of more ’empowering’ phrases about motherhood is being made available to healthcare professionals to help frame conversations around fertility, pregnancy and loss. Imagine the scene: after nine months of pregnancy, you’ve been in labor for days. You are more exhausted than ever, worrying about your unborn child and trying to gather energy…
[ad_1] Scientists confirm that mothers and children share a biological connection known as maternal-fetal microchimerism. This means that cells from a developing baby travel to the mother’s bloodstream and circulate back to the baby. The term microchimerism comes from the word chimera, mythical creatures made from various animals in ancient Greek mythology. In biology, it…
[ad_1] September 18, 2021– Preethi Srinivasan was the captain of the Tamil Nadu U19 women’s cricket team to the national championship in 1997, won a gold medal in swimming at the national level and was an internationally renowned student academically. At 19, an accident left her paralyzed from the neck down. What followed for the…
[ad_1] SWNS The automaker Nissan employs a staff member who has “enhanced senses” to ensure its products have the all-important “new car smell.” Peter Karl Eastland has a master’s degree in chemistry and forensic science from the University of Leicester. But he also possesses an extremely keen sense of smell, a gift he realized from…
[ad_1] Generational climate divide is a myth, study finds Older generations in the UK are just as concerned about the climate crisis as younger ones and are just as willing to make sacrifices to protect the planet. So I found a study, published this week, which debunks the myth that a generational war is unfolding…
[ad_1] Teams working for the environmental organization 4Ocean encountered a bottlenose dolphin in Bali during their shift one afternoon. 4ocean employs crews around the world to remove trash and plastic pollution from the oceans. Last November, the crew saw something unusual during a routine cleanup mission. The crew had their cleanup crew ready to begin…
[ad_1] September 19, 2021– “The word ‘doula’ comes from the Greek word for ‘serving woman’, although most people associate it with someone who helps during childbirth to mark the beginning of life. However, in later years , more people have come to recognize the need for as much help at the end of life as…