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Natural Awakenings Atlanta

June 2022

Black & Natural – A Special Section

Jun 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Paul Chen

From the big afros of activists like Angela Davis during the Black Power Movement of the 1970s to the dreadlocks popularized by Bob Marley in the ‘80s, natural hair for Black people can make a powerful statement. But is natural hair about more than activism, cultural pride or fashion? Does it also make a difference to one’s health?

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Cut Back on Booze to Protect the Brain

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

Even drinking as little as a few beers or glasses of wine per week will reduce brain volume, according to a new study.

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Pump Iron to Boost Sleep

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

For those that are sleep-deprived, working out with resistance exercises to strengthen muscles may produce longer and deeper shuteye than aerobics, new research suggests.

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Try Neem and Walking to Ward Off COVID-19 Symptoms

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

Studies suggest that neem, a plant used for centuries in India to treat malaria, intestinal ulcers and skin diseases, may offer protection against COVID-19 and future variants.

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Run Farther with Beetroot and Citrulline

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

Nitrate-rich beetroot extract and citrulline have been shown to reduce cortisol levels and increase the distance ran in a standard 12-minute Cooper Test.

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National Parks Enacting New Regulations

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

The National Park Service (NPS) has cracked down on some recreational activities to better manage the human impact on natural environments.

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California Canals Gain Solar Panels

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

To both conserve water and generate clean energy, solar arrays are being installed over canals in the Turlock Irrigation District to evaluate their impact on water quality and evaporation.

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Ban Plastics in National Parks

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

Nonprofit Free the Ocean is circulating a petition to Get Single-Use Plastic Out of U.S. National Parks.

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Weeds Attract Pollinators to Increase Harvests

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

It turns out that the presence of weeds benefits trees and pollinators.

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Climate Change Causing Birds to Lay Eggs Earlier

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

About a third of the bird species nesting in Chicago are laying their eggs a month earlier than they did 100 years ago, and researchers think the culprit in this shift is climate change.

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Melting glacier in the South Pole
South Pole Registers Historic Temperature

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

Antarctica registered record temperatures for March of 40.82° F at a time of the year when readings are usually already sub-zero.

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Eco-Volunteering: Hands-on Ways to Help Our Planet this Summer

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

Helping nature while enjoying the great outdoors is a classic win-win opportunity. Here are a few ideas to join the fun while contributing sweat equity.

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