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5 great tips for sustainable summer living

Sustainable living treads lightly on natural resources and follows a rethink, reuse, repurpose mantra to…

Dog bites: How to prevent or treat them

Each year, more than 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States. Despite what…

The cicadas are here: How’s your appetite?

You've probably heard the news: Cicadas are coming. Or — wait — they're already here.…

Shining light on night blindness

Animals renowned for their outstanding night vision include owls, cats, tarsiers (a tiny primate in…

One surprising effect of wildfires: Itchy, irritated skin

Are you finding yourself with itchy, irritated skin that you can't stop scratching? Or have…

Orienteering: Great exercise and better thinking skills?

Picture this: you're with friends in an unfamiliar forest using only a map and a…

Ultra-processed foods? Just say no

Americans love their ultra-processed foods, whether they come as cereal (like Cap'n Crunch, a favorite…

Ever read your medical record? Here’s why you should

Do you ever read the notes written by your doctor or health practitioner during a…

What is cognitive behavioral therapy?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches people to challenge negative thought patterns and turn less often…

Life can be challenging: Build your own resilience plan

Nantucket, a beautiful, 14-mile-long island off the coast of Massachusetts, has a 40-point resiliency plan…