tag:www.naturalaz.com,2005:/categories/in-print?page=137In-Print | Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona Page 137Healthy Living Healthy Planet2020-12-01T23:42:22-07:00urn:uuid:adf42304-f5b5-41a5-b4e9-696d096bf1cc2020-05-15T12:51:57-07:002020-12-01T23:42:22-07:00Green Up Cities to Reduce Violent Crime2020-05-29 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyGreen spaces in cities such as parks, community gardens and tree-lined streets lower the rate of violent crimes, make communities safer and keep people healthier.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2d3c6fb7-41a6-447e-9ddf-4f5f75dbf3832020-05-15T13:02:28-07:002021-03-31T13:49:19-07:00Maintain a Healthy Gut to Sidestep Colorectal Cancer2020-05-29 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyA study finds that genetic mutations linked to colorectal cancer can be caused by common gut bacteria carried by about one out of five people.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3df0b4d9-4545-4bd7-b315-4f9e2feb6ba22020-05-15T13:09:19-07:002020-12-01T23:42:20-07:00Generating Electricity from Rain2020-05-29 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyA high voltage can be generated from raindrops using a field-effect, transistor-style structure, reports a new study.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0339e377-7aa8-4df4-b148-0f228f5a35662020-05-15T13:14:02-07:002020-12-01T23:42:20-07:00Pest Alarm: Sentinel Trees Give Advance Warning2020-05-29 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyCountries around the world are growing “sentinel trees” in strategic locations to receive advance warnings of destructive pests that could destroy native plantings.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:95a41d18-f084-44ab-a0db-eb98fcbfedd02020-05-15T13:22:34-07:002020-12-01T23:42:17-07:00Mental Relief: Mindfulness Training May Reduce Paranoia2020-05-29 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyResearchers have found that just one week of practicing mindfulness—moment-to-moment awareness—reduces feelings of paranoia.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fcfb9ed5-fb62-48b2-a8a1-70286b481c662020-05-18T10:55:06-07:002020-12-01T23:42:16-07:00Dementia Linked to Air Pollution2020-05-29 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyPeople continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, reports a new study.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0f43c8b8-99e6-4dd8-b20a-de5b9371b1d52020-05-18T13:07:10-07:002020-12-01T23:42:15-07:00Tofu Takeaway: Isoflavones Lower Risk of Heart Disease2020-05-29 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyTofu and other foods containing higher amounts of isoflavones are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and postmenopausal women not taking hormones.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c2d45d5b-b857-4b62-ae42-9819974a198c2020-05-21T09:25:06-07:002021-04-14T10:05:22-07:00Down-Under Drought: Australian Wildfires Linked to Climate Change2020-05-29 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyAustralia’s devastating wildfires during 2019 and 2020 were at least 30 percent more likely to occur because of human-caused climate change.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7a3a5500-d79f-493c-96ca-5b29bfb82b3b2020-05-21T10:12:17-07:002020-12-01T23:42:14-07:00Hot Power: Heat Converted into Electricity2020-05-29 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyResearchers have found how the thermoelectric effect, or converting temperature differences into electricity, can be best used to power small, flexible devices.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7dbe252e-c655-4499-9e9b-c5f7680308a92020-05-21T12:35:41-07:002023-02-28T16:10:32-07:00Biking During the COVID-19 Crisis: Regular Tips Apply to Pedaling2020-05-29 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyDuring the coronavirus pandemic, social distance biking is a recommended exercise. Here are tips regarding proper equipment, fitness and safety when cycling.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>