tag:www.naturalaz.com,2005:/categories/in-print?page=9In-Print | Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona Page 9Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-01-01T07:39:13-07:00urn:uuid:c5ba6322-5c0b-45a3-b142-32347bb8add32023-11-16T13:34:30-07:002024-01-01T07:39:13-07:00Oldest Wooden Structure2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Kristy MayerA study in the journal Nature reports the discovery of a wooden structure dating back 476,000 years near Kalambo Falls, in Zambia. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:70c06460-4103-4634-b7f6-f17fab95feb12023-11-16T13:39:35-07:002024-01-01T07:39:13-07:00California Bans Food Additives2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Kristy MayerCalifornia is the first state to ban the sale of four food additives linked to potential health issues even though they are permitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8bc2c14a-5ff3-48f8-a6bd-d9034a78433f2023-11-16T13:45:11-07:002024-01-01T07:39:09-07:00Baby-Talking Dolphins2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Kristy MayerIn a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers identified the first nonhuman animal mother to use baby talk with their young.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:98ff1f2e-1c81-49ed-99ac-cdb1441656572023-11-16T13:50:18-07:002024-01-01T07:39:07-07:00Getting Creative to Battle Global Warming2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Kristy MayerThe experts say that reducing emissions won’t be enough to reach international goals for limiting global warming. It will require the removal of billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air each year. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:befbb7ef-517a-4bb5-a4b7-a00c5464cf242023-11-16T14:43:59-07:002024-01-01T07:39:07-07:00Cold Medicine Found Not to Work2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Kristy MayerA U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted unanimously that oral phenylephrine was not effective in unblocking sinuses and clearing stuffy noses. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b070048b-0e52-4188-a945-bc43062d36102023-11-16T14:49:43-07:002024-01-01T07:39:06-07:00Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Using Artificial Intelligence2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Kristy MayerAccording to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans and their families are living with Alzheimer’s disease.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ddddaf3f-3766-4329-acfe-d42a2f6a33f62023-11-16T14:54:51-07:002024-01-01T07:39:04-07:00Hitting the Snooze Button2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Kristy MayerIn a two-part study published in the Journal of Sleep Research, scientists surveyed 1,732 individuals and found that 69 percent use the snooze feature on their morning alarm, and of those people, 60 percent usually or always fall asleep between alarms. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:120951f6-15be-4eb6-b3cc-0022eca9588b2023-11-16T15:02:36-07:002024-01-01T07:39:04-07:00Red Light Therapy to Reduce Glucose Levels2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Kristy MayerResearchers from the University of London conducted a study of the effects of red light therapy on blood sugar levels. In the study, 15 participants received 670 nanometers of red light onto approximately 800 square centimeters of their exposed back for 15 minutes.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6188aa6c-e2d8-4308-9357-e73c069554552023-11-16T15:06:44-07:002024-01-01T07:39:03-07:00Floods Linked to Heart and Lung Disease2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Kristy MayerAccording to the Natural Resources Defense Council, floods are the most common natural disasters in the United States.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b37396bc-e6be-4bad-8059-b73724a9a2bb2023-11-16T15:29:00-07:002024-01-01T07:39:01-07:00Homemade Pet Playthings: Easily Crafted Toys and Treats2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Ruth Roberts, DVM, CVA, CVH, CVFT, NANBy recycling materials and avoiding the packaging that comes with store-bought items, do-it-yourself toys and accessories are more eco-friendly and sustainable.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>