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The Surprising Byproduct of Conflict in the Middle East—Cleaner Air
After increasing steadily for years, air pollution in the Middle East dropped off dramatically around 2010, and it has been plummeting ever since.
Unfortunately, the cleaner air is not, by and large, a result of pollution-control measures. Rather, it’s an …
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Unlike Boys, Girls Lose Friends for Having Sex, Gain Friends for Making Out
CHICAGO — Early adolescent girls lose friends for having sex and gain friends for “making out,” while their male peers lose friends for “making out” and gain friends for having sex, finds a new study that will be presented at …
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Yes, Happiness Can Transform Your Body
Happiness manifests itself in different ways — a compliment from a stranger, a hug from our friends, a greeting from a puppy — but our body’s reaction when we feel this joy is generally the same. And the science behind …
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Consciously Speaking with Michael Neeley
Listen as Katie speaks with Michael Neeley who operates Conscious Speaking, a daily podcast with guests from all walks of the mindful evolution. He introduces premiere thought leaders in conscious development who share insights on how to live with more …
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Your Cells Are Listening: How Talking To Your Body Helps Helps You Heal
“Every part of your body has its own consciousness or its own soul.” These transformative words, spoken by indigenous medicine women, began my journey within to discover the extraordinary healing capacity of the human body.
When this perspective was introduced …
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Kenyan Women Are Quietly Revolutionizing Farming
For people in central Kenya who are trying to live off the land, the challenges are many as the region is not known for its agriculture-friendly conditions.
But, thanks to the work of an organization working to spread innovative farming …
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Kintsugi: The Art of Broken Pieces
From KharmaTube: Join third generation craftsman Shimode Muneaki on a brief introduction to kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of mending broken objects. Traditionally, lacquer is used to reconnect shattered pieces of pottery and gold leaf is applied along the repaired …
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Can Reusable Bags At The Grocery Store Change What People Buy?
Consumers who prefer reusable bags tend to buy more organic food. Researchers say that makes sense, given that the bags suggest a concern for the environment. But they also buy more junk food.
DAVID GREENE, HOST: You know, before coming …
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The Relationship Is Dead. Here’s What’s Taking Its Place
“Our relationship was one constant text,” Kimberly, 27, told Mic. “He’d text me first thing in the morning, message me during the workday and then text me at night.”
Kimberly helped Glen* pick out new clothes. She was the first …
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Lawns are a Soul-Crushing Timesuck
A recent essay by an Ohio woman who refuses to mow her lawn has struck a nerve. Thirteen hundred people have weighed in with a comment on Sarah Baker’s tale of flouting a neighborhood mowing ordinance in the face of …
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