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Edible Landscapes: Creating Regenerative Sustenance

Jun 30, 2025 08:26AM ● By Maya Whitman

Food forests mimic natural ecosystems to produce resilient, edible landscapes, offering biodiversity, soil health, and local food solutions—even in small urban spaces.

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The New Cycle of Innovation: How Tech Is Shaping the Future of Bicycling

Jun 30, 2025 08:25AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Tech advances in gravel and e-bikes, safer tires, and app-connected rides are transforming cycling into a more inclusive, versatile, and environmentally friendly mode of transport.

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Sun-Kissed, Not Stressed: Keys to Protecting and Replenishing Summer Skin

Jun 30, 2025 08:24AM ● By Megy Karydes

Natural ingredients like oatmeal, honey, and lavender help soothe summer skin, offering eco-friendly alternatives to chemical sunscreens and replenishing hydration after sun exposure.

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The Power of Outdoor Play: Expanding a Child’s Development With the Help of Mother Nature

Jun 30, 2025 08:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Outdoor play fosters emotional resilience and cognitive skills, with nature’s sensory-rich environments shown to lower stress and boost attention in children, including those with ADHD.

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Alleviating Arthritis in Dogs: Joint Health Begins in the Gut

Jun 30, 2025 08:22AM ● By Ruth Roberts, DVM, CVA, CVH, CVFT, NAN

Gut health may hold the key to easing canine arthritis, with research linking digestive inflammation to joint pain and highlighting benefits of whole foods over processed diets.

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Paternal Dietary Influences on Sperm Quality

Jun 30, 2025 08:15AM

A small study shows that diet changes can quickly alter sperm gene regulators, suggesting that paternal nutrition may influence offspring health from conception.

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Tick-Borne Disease Spreads to Mid-Atlantic States
Tick-Borne Disease Spreads to Mid-Atlantic States

Jun 30, 2025 08:14AM

Ticks in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware are now carrying babesiosis, a rare parasite once limited to the Northeast and Midwest, raising public health concerns.

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At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening
At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening

Jun 30, 2025 08:13AM

A newly FDA-approved self-test device enables at-home HPV screening, offering a less invasive alternative to Pap smears and encouraging broader participation.

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Shingles vaccine
Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Dementia Risk

Jun 30, 2025 08:12AM

A study links shingles vaccination to a 20% lower dementia risk, suggesting immune response and reduced inflammation may play protective roles—especially in women.

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Novel Defense Against Infections

Jun 30, 2025 08:11AM

New research reveals proteasomes generate infection-fighting peptides, potentially opening a path to novel antibiotic therapies for resistant bacterial strains.

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3D-Printed Train Station

Jun 30, 2025 08:05AM

A 3D-printed station in Japan was installed overnight, slashing costs and build time, showcasing how additive manufacturing can transform public infrastructure

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Humboldt squid
Chilean Deep-Sea Ecosystems Discovered

Jun 30, 2025 08:03AM

Scientists discovered 60+ new species and methane-fed life in unexplored Chilean seafloor canyons, using robotic dives nearly 10,000 feet below the surface.

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Seeing a New Color

Jun 30, 2025 08:03AM

Researchers used lasers to stimulate eye cells, leading participants to see “olo,” a vivid bluish-green color reportedly outside the standard human color range.

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Solar-Powered Sea Slug
Solar-Powered Sea Slug

Jun 30, 2025 08:02AM

The leaf sheep sea slug stores algae chloroplasts and photosynthesizes, a rare trait in animals that lets it convert sunlight into energy for days.

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U.S. Air Quality Is Declining

Jun 30, 2025 08:01AM

A record 156 million Americans now live with unhealthy air, as climate change fuels wildfire smoke and extreme heat, reversing decades of clean air progress

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Rescuing Old Items for Garden Décor

Jun 30, 2025 08:00AM

Old teapots, ladders, and boots become whimsical, low-cost garden art, as upcycling breathes creative, eco-conscious life into outdoor spaces

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SPORTea®: A Natural Energy Booster for Every Body

Jun 30, 2025 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

PORTea®, a revitalizing, all-natural beverage created by a renowned Colorado herbalist and tailored for active lifestyles and supports mind, body and spirit with every sip.

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The Greener Guide to Mid-Summer Moments

Jun 30, 2025 12:00AM ● By Patti Beres

Mid-summer moments pass in a blink, but shared wonder roots them in memory. Here's an eco tip that will help set the season's scene.

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July 2025 Natural Awakenings Twin Cities Magazine

Jun 30, 2025 12:00AM ● By Jordan Peschek, RN-BSN

This month’s issue of Natural Awakenings Twin Cities celebrates The Great Outdoors—not just as a place to explore, but as a space to reconnect with what it means to be human, whole and well.

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Rising Phoenix Natural Health Offers Holistic Healing in Madelia

Jun 30, 2025 12:00AM ● By Twin Cities

Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Brian Di Diego of Rising Phoenix Natural Health, in Madelia, offers a range of natural therapies to identify the root of illness and best modality for healing.

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Infuse IV Wellness Offers IV Therapy, Hormone and Weight-Loss Support

Jun 30, 2025 12:00AM ● By Twin Cities

Infuse IV Wellness, in Edina, specializes in IV therapy, delivering essential vitamins, minerals and hydration directly into the bloodstream for maximum absorption.

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Network Spinal Care: A Natural Approach to Well-Being at 
Optimal Wellness Solutions

Jun 30, 2025 12:00AM ● By Nicholas Bruckman

Optimal Wellness Solutions, located in Roseville, is a wellness center that offers a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to mind, body and soul.

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Sacred Self: Simple Tools for Self-Support

Jun 30, 2025 12:00AM ● By Twin Cities

Barb Ryan, founder of Wisdom Sister Studio, near Minneapolis, delivers a supremely helpful and simple guide book to mindfulness practices, called Sacred Self: Simple Tools for Self Support.

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Step Into the Hidden World of Fungi This September

May 30, 2025 09:00AM

Join Mycelium Mysteries: Women’s Mushroom Conference, Sept. 19–21 in Rosholt, WI. Explore fungi’s vital role with top speakers. Early-bird rates end July 1. Info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com

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Expanding Our Healthspan: Holistic Strategies for Long-Term Well-Being

May 30, 2025 08:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Experts urge a shift from disease treatment to lifestyle care using diagnostics, anti-inflammatory diets and complementary therapies to extend vitality and quality of life.

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Carl Creer
Carl Greer on A Journey of Self-Exploration and Transformation

May 30, 2025 08:29AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Carl Greer blends Jungian psychology and shamanic tools to uncover hidden wisdom, reframe personal narratives and guide inner change through meditation and self-inquiry.

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Crafting Personal Fuel: Why Do-It-Yourself Protein Bars Are Worth the Effort

May 30, 2025 08:28AM ● By Chloe Karydes Krecun

Homemade protein bars offer customizable nutrition with fewer additives, helping meet fitness, gut health or snacking goals using whole, nutrient-rich ingredients.

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Giddy-up Bars
Giddy-Up Bars

May 30, 2025 08:27AM ● By Holley Samuel, MEd, RD, CSSD, CPT

Dates, cocoa, hemp seeds and cashews power these plant-based bars, ideal for a natural energy boost with optional espresso for a little extra kick.

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Monster Energy Bars
Monster Energy Bars

May 30, 2025 08:27AM ● By Holley Samuel, MEd, RD, CSSD, CPT

Packed with nut butter, chia, oats and mini chips, these bars offer a kid-friendly, protein-rich snack that’s quick to make and easy to store for workouts or school days.

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Easy Almond Protein Bars
Easy Almond Protein Bars

May 30, 2025 08:27AM ● By Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD

Almonds, protein powder and Medjool dates form the base of these chocolate-topped bars designed to support recovery and hydration with clean, simple ingredients.

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Cinnamon Apple Date Bars
Cinnamon Apple Date Bars

May 30, 2025 08:27AM ● By Yasi Ansari, MS, RDN, CSSD

These chewy, spiced bars feature dates, dried apples and chia seeds with plant-based protein, supporting digestion and energy in a wholesome, prep-ahead snack.

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Pumpkin energy Bites
Pumpkin Energy Bites

May 30, 2025 08:27AM ● By Yasi Ansari, MS, RDN, CSSD

No-bake bites made with almond butter, pumpkin, oats and flax deliver fiber, healthy fats and fall flavor in a snack that’s easy to freeze and enjoy on the go.

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Making Joyful Summer Memories

May 30, 2025 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Simple pleasures like garden breakfasts, local festivals and barefoot adventures evoke nostalgia and invite a renewed sense of wonder during summer’s long, golden days.

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Healing the Split From Nature: Accepting Earth’s Guidance

May 30, 2025 08:26AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Soil microbes, forest immersion and daily time outdoors can ease anxiety, boost immunity and reconnect modern lives with the rhythms and healing of the natural world.

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Man chooses Creatine supplement
Benefits of Creatine Supplementation: Reasons To Add It to Your Regimen

May 30, 2025 08:25AM ● By Zak Logan

Once for athletes, creatine now attracts biohackers and aging researchers for its brain, muscle and recovery benefits—especially when paired with resistance training.

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Healing the Stress Response: Natural Steps to Restoring Adrenal Health

May 30, 2025 08:24AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Chronic stress disrupts adrenal health, but mindful habits, nutrient-rich foods, herbal support and parasympathetic practices can restore energy and balance the nervous system.

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Man and his son exercising
Staying Active With Dad: Three Fathers Share Their Stories

May 30, 2025 08:23AM ● By Megy Karydes

Fathers modeling physical activity through playful, shared movement help build lasting bonds, healthier habits and stronger emotional connections with their children.

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Feathered Friends: The Care and Feeding of Pet Birds

May 30, 2025 08:22AM ● By Ruth Roberts, DVM, CVA, CVH, CVFT, NAN

Pet birds thrive with fresh produce, environmental enrichment and informed care—demanding attention to diet, stimulation, social needs and the avoidance of common toxins.

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Aging in Bursts

May 30, 2025 08:15AM

A study finds aging accelerates in molecular spurts—most notably around ages 44 and 60—linked to shifts in metabolism, inflammation and immune resilience.

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Red-Light Gum Therapy

May 30, 2025 08:13AM

Penn researchers are testing LED-equipped dental implants that kill bacteria and regenerate tissue using red-light therapy powered by chewing motion.

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Worsening Allergy Seasons

May 30, 2025 08:12AM

Climate change is driving longer, more intense allergy seasons as warmer temperatures and rising CO₂ levels increase pollen and mold production nationwide.

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Dietary Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

May 30, 2025 08:11AM

New research finds low-FODMAP and low-carb diets more effective than drugs at easing IBS symptoms, especially for those managing constipation.

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A New Definition of Obesity

May 30, 2025 08:05AM

Experts call for redefining obesity to focus on abdominal fat and function, not just BMI, emphasizing waist metrics and direct fat scans for accuracy.

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A man and his husky dog
Becoming Man’s Best Friend

May 30, 2025 08:05AM

Ancient dog bones suggest Indigenous peoples in Alaska formed close ties with early canines 12,000 years ago, reshaping our understanding of human-dog history.

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Butterfly on a flower
Declining Butterfly Population

May 30, 2025 08:04AM

Butterfly numbers have dropped 22% nationwide, with native plants and reduced pesticide use key to reversing the decline, new U.S. data reveals.

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Startups Using the Ocean for Carbon Capture

May 30, 2025 08:03AM

Emerging tech companies are leveraging ocean minerals and electrochemistry to trap carbon and fight climate change, despite challenges in scale and funding.

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Ocean reef
Florida’s Coral Reefs Struggling

May 30, 2025 08:02AM

Warming seas and pollution hinder coral reproduction, threatening biodiversity and storm protection in Florida’s already fragile reef ecosystems.

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100 year old mama turtle
A Mom at 100 Years Old

May 30, 2025 08:01AM

A 100-year-old Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo hatched four offspring, boosting survival prospects for one of the world’s rarest reptile species.

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Men’s Grooming Goes Green

May 30, 2025 08:00AM

Toxic ingredients and plastic waste in men’s grooming spark a shift toward eco-friendly razors, deodorants and botanical-based body care with lower health and environmental impact.

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Anoka-Ramsey Community College’s Therapeutic Massage Program Earns National Recognition

May 30, 2025 12:00AM ● By Twin Cities

Sponsored Content Anoka-Ramsey Community College’s Therapeutic Massage program has achieved national recognition from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

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