California's agricultural Central Valley—so rich in output, so poor in median income—is the focal point of trends in immigration, in education, in political trends, in sustainability. The post Finding the City of Lost Hills appeared first on Our Towns.| Our Towns
We've just lived through 50 years of an invention that transformed neighborhood life in much of America, the gas-powered leaf blower. That era is coming to an end. The post Local Action with Global Effects: the Saga of the Leaf Blower appeared first on Our Towns.| Our Towns
Lavender is prized for its cleansing and calming properties—relax and unwind with Terry Barlin Vesci’s soothing Sugar Scrub recipe. The science on lavender and its health benefits is surprisingly abundant, especially compared to that of other plants. Clinical trials conducted by medical research facilities, such as the University of Maryland Medical Center, the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, and the division of life sciences at Kagoshima University in...| Hachette Book Group
Clinical herbalist Maria Noël Groves shares her time-tested tea recipe for getting a good night’s sleep. This potent yet tasty sedative tea can be enjoyed by all ages, adjusting the dose as needed. You can take it as a daytime antianxiety tea, but it may make you sleepy. https://youtu.be/fLEgFlMxRak?si=8BjBQwZBS5SOt36u Using more lemon balm and less passionflower and skullcap will make it less sedating. The formula listed below is for a small cup of tea at just 4 to 6 ounces, so that...| Hachette Book Group
Improve your health and wellness by incorporating dandelions into daily life. Dandelion is a survivor. It reaches deep into the earth, making it impervious to burrowing animals and fire. The bright yellow color of the flower corresponds to the liver, according to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, and thus explains its use in treating gallstones and jaundice. Because dandelion has a juicy stem and root, the doctrine of signatures indicated that it was beneficial for increasing ...| Hachette Book Group
Enhance your focus and productivity with these impactful mental energy optimizing techniques.| Arootah
UConn's Laurencin represented the U.S. at the third annual U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium, held in Kigali, Rwanda.| UConn Today
So, this is you: You’ve made it to midlife, and you finally have a little more time and freedom. Yay! But…this is also you: You’re too tired to do anything with that time and freedom. Not so yay. Don't you just wish there was a way to get your energy back? The post Midlife Fatigue—Here’s How to Get Your Energy Back appeared first on Midlife Pursuits.| Midlife Pursuits
We all want to make the most of midlife, and a big part of that is taking care of our overall well-being. But stress, frustration, and unexpected challenges can knock us off balance. The key? Learning to respond mindfully instead of reacting automatically. The post How to stay calm when life feels out of control: tips for women over 40 appeared first on Midlife Pursuits.| Midlife Pursuits
Is it a pipe dream to want to live your best life in midlife (over 40, 50 or 60)? I mean, this stage of life can be a lot! Well, here is some good news. There IS something that can help you actually live your best life NOW - with a sense of peace and joy! The post How to live your best life in midlife appeared first on Midlife Pursuits.| Midlife Pursuits
If you’re in midlife and find yourself dreaming of retirement more than enjoying your current life, you’re not alone. Many of us around the ages of 45-55 feel overwhelmed by all of our responsibilities, are tired of going to the same job day in and day out, and struggle with the “blahs.” The post Don’t wait until retirement, enjoy your life now appeared first on Midlife Pursuits.| Midlife Pursuits
Mellowing out: how to be healthier in your 50s & beyond Our bodies are aging without a doubt, but if we can make a few small changes to increase our chances of being healthier in our 50s and beyond AND decrease our odds of contracting diseases, it’s definitely worth looking into! One way we can […] The post Mellowing out: how to be healthier in your 50s & beyond appeared first on Midlife Pursuits.| Midlife Pursuits
Life can throw us a lot of curve balls and when we get to midlife, we don’t have the time to spend thinking about things that really don’t matter. But, it’s all too easy for lots of stuff to clutter our minds and keep us from concentrating on what’s truly important. The post Stop Spending Time on Things that Don’t Matter: Strengthen Your Awareness Muscle appeared first on Midlife Pursuits.| Midlife Pursuits
Determining which kind of meditation is best for you can be a journey, and you may have to try different types to see what fits best in your life.| Arootah
Studies show that Lavender contains antibacterial, antiviral, and calming properties—try this fragrant Sugar Scrub recipe to relax and unwind.| Da Capo Press
Clinical herbalist Maria Noël Groves shares her time-tested tea recipe for getting a good night’s sleep.| Da Capo Press
Improve your health and wellness by incorporating dandelions into daily life.| Da Capo Press
Studies show that Lavender contains antibacterial, antiviral, and calming properties—try this fragrant Sugar Scrub recipe to relax and unwind.| Hachette Book Group
Clinical herbalist Maria Noël Groves shares her time-tested tea recipe for getting a good night’s sleep.| Hachette Book Group
Studies show that Lavender contains antibacterial, antiviral, and calming properties—try this fragrant Sugar Scrub recipe to relax and unwind.| David Sedaris Books
Clinical herbalist Maria Noël Groves shares her time-tested tea recipe for getting a good night’s sleep.| David Sedaris Books
Improve your health and wellness by incorporating dandelions into daily life.| David Sedaris Books
Micro Activism author and activist coach Omkari Williams reflects on Black History Month and offers advice on how to support causes that are important to you.| David Sedaris Books
If you're human, and presumably you are, then you are an expert in procrastination. At some point or another, we have all experienced procrastination by putting off something that we know needs to be done in favor of something less important. It's a strange phenomenon because we know it only keeps us further away from our goals, yet we just can't seem to keep ourselves from doing it! So, instead of wasting another second of our lives, let's have a conversation about overcoming procrastination...| French Creek Farmhouse