Disconnected in an Overconnected World (Part 2)
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Menas Kafatos, Ph.D. Jay Kumar, Ph.D. The information torrent bombards everyone, but the young are most vulnerable to its…
4 Simple Steps to Supercharge Your Runs and Your Brain With Mindfulness
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Photo Credit: Kennan Harvey, www.kennanharvey.com It seems mindfulness is all over the news these days, whether here on HuffPost…
Is it possible to treat ADHD with a little fresh air?
Medcity News,
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2011 statistics, 11 percent of children ages 4 to 17 have been…
Vitamin N Deficiency Linked to ADHD
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Approximately 11 percent of children ages 4 to 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD according to Centers for Disease Control and…
How Rock Climbing Does Your Mind -- And Body -- Good
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Ascending a cliff, boulder or even an indoor rock wall requires a large amount of physical strength and endurance. Some conquer…
It’s National Great Outdoors Month, So Here Are 6 Reasons To Spend Your Time Outside
Medical Daily,
The fresh breeze, green scenery, and vitamin D-filled sunshine of nature can improve your mental and physical health in more…
Here's Proof Going Outside Makes You Healthier
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Summer is here, and we're all for burgers, ocean breezes and an ice cream cone or two. But getting outside is about more than…
Our Urban Forests Improve the Quality of Life
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There is an increasing awareness that healthy urban forests improve the quality of life for people in urban settings. Consider…
Want to improve your health? Move to the sticks!
Salon,
Studies show that the mental and physiological benefits of greenery are immediate and long-lasting
14 Reasons We All Need Nearby Nature in 2014
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Everyone deserves access to the outdoors. Unfortunately, many of our communities do not have nearby nature or safe places to…
The Benefits of Digging in the Dirt
OnEarth,
By Laura Wright Treadway Part of OnEarth 's Answers from the Past month , in which our contributors explore how contemporary…