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Go Ahead, Daydream: Turns out it's an essential, beneficial human activity.

Sep 02, 2010 04:02PM

Daydreams help us generate our sense of self, hone social skills and serve as a font of creativity for those who pay attention to them, all of which make us feel vibrant, aware and engaged with life.

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National Park Art: Artist-in-residence programs at national parks offer unique creative opportunities.

Sep 02, 2010 04:02PM

The National Park Service offers opportunities for qualifying two-dimensional visual artists, photographers, sculptors, performers, writers, composers and craft artists to live and work in the parks from several weeks to several months of the year.

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When More Isn't Better: A surprising finding on antioxidants in supplements.

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM

Now, new findings show that while antioxidant-rich foods are fine when eaten in large quantities, taking too many antioxidants in supplement form can put our health at risk.

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Legislative Imperative: On October 10, citizens around the world will launch global work parties to reverse climate change. Find out how and where to get on board.

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM

On October 10, citizens in communities around the world will launch global work parties aimed both to reverse climate change caused by dangerous levels of carbon dioxide emissions and send a clear message to governments that it’s past time for elected officials to get busy.

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Gulf Update: Citizens Move to Ban Toxic Oil Dispersants as Options. Take Action via online petition.

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM

In response to British Petroleum’s use of toxic chemicals to disperse the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, American citizens are asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to immediately delist products of concern from the National Contingency Plan Product Schedule.

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Dance Away: Older Adults in Dance-Based Therapy Reap Multiple Benefits

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM

Participation by older adults in dance-based therapy can improve both their balance and walking speed, key factors in reducing the risk of falls and injury.

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The Renewable Human Heart: Latest research suggests that heart cells can regenerate.

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM

Researchers at Karolinska Institute, a leading medical university in Sweden, have demonstrated that contrary to conventional theory, heart cells are able to regenerate themselves.

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Natural Awakenings' Family of Franchises Keeps Growing

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed a group of new publishers who completed an August training program at the corporate headquarters, in Naples,Florida.

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Flaxseed Busts Cholesterol: New study shows promising results for men.

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM

A new study from Iowa State University's Nutrition and Wellness Research Center may give men a way to combat high cholesterol without drugs—if they don’t mind sprinkling some flaxseed into their daily diet.

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Musical Fusion: Classical Forms Meet Latin Rhythms in U.S. Concert Halls

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM

Latin rhythms and melodies have been spicing up popular music for years. Now, the infectious influences from every corner of Central and South America are turning up in concert halls, performed by symphony orchestras across the United States.

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