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Harness the power of the sun to create personalized tee shirt designs. This is a fun, "green" project to do with your kids that does not involve chemicals or expensive supplies. How mindful is creating your own sun-dyed tee? Here's the quick science behind this mindful DIY craft . Linen is exposed to the sun,...

The holiday season is all about bringing people together. In Australia, they have a whole week dedicated to it called Social Inclusion Week. This awareness week - November 19th through November 27th - is just one way many countries are trying to bring communities together while combating a serious contagion: Loneliness. The Health Consequence of...

Did you know peaches came from China? Explorers took these delicious fruits to Europe and then to the United States. Peaches are full fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin A.  There are many delicious, juicy varieties these days. Enjoy a fresh peach on your cereal, in a smoothie or over some low fat ice cream.

When loneliness and despair overwhelms an individual, dark thoughts of suicide may seem like the only solution. But if we come together as a community and learn about this preventable health issue, we can help break this behavior in ourselves and others by being mindful of warning signs. Recent sad headlines, like the tragedy surrounding...

When a patient asks their doctor for advice on sleep improvement, many physicians will offer sleep hygiene tips like having a tranquil bedroom environment or avoiding stimulants (caffeine or nicotine) at night. While these tips are helpful, a new study shows that mindful awareness practices may be a better solution. In a Los Angeles study,...