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Spring Activities for Older Adults

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019Springtime is a favorite season for many because it is a time of renewal and awakening. As the weather warms up after a long winter, it is refreshing to spend time outdoors and enjoy the warm weather and outdoor activities. The...

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All About Urban Forests

What are urban forests?Over 130 million acres of America's forests are located right in our cities and towns. Urban forests come in many different shapes and sizes. They include urban parks, street trees, landscaped boulevards, gardens, river and coa...

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Brother Wolf to sell sanctuary property to bridge $1M funding gap

Bigdogcat Brother Wolf Needs Your Help

Press release from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue:Asheville, NC – April 22, 2019) Leah Craig Fieser, Brother Wolf's new Executive Director who joined the organization in February when founder Denise Bitz resigned, has spent the past couple of months revi...

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Cheap, Fun Things to Do This Weekend!

Whattt Cheap, Fun Things to Do?

Ever have a conversation that goes like this...? "What do you want to do this weekend?" *Shoulder shrug* " I dunno, whatta you wanna do?" *Shoulder shrug and sigh* "I dunno; there's nothing to ever do around here." I've had conversatio...

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15 Ways to Calm Yourself

 We all worry and get upset from time to time. It's a normal part of life, right? But what happens when that anxiety or anger takes over, and you can't calm down? Being able to calm yourself in the moment is often easier said than done. That's w...

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Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips Recipe

 Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips Recipe found on All Recipes! Ingredients 2 kiwis, peeled and diced2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced8 ounces raspberries1 pound strawberries2 tablespoons white sugar1 tablespoon brown suga...

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White Water Rafting Bryson City, North Carolina

Four Rivers Offer Whitewater Fun for All Ages in the NC Smokies NANTAHALALocated about a dozen miles west of Bryson City on US 19/74, the scenic Nantahala River ranks among the most popular whitewater rafting rivers in the country. Without a doubt, i...

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Earth Day 2019, Personal Daily Steps to Cut Pollution

Earthdayworld Earth Day 2019 Personal Steps You Can Take

There are many small, but critical sources of air pollution in our homes and neighborhoods. Such sources — vehicles, construction equipment, lawn mowers, dry cleaners, backyard fires, and auto-body shops — are located where we live and work. Total em...

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Easy Brunch Recipes

**Strawberry Sheet-Pan Recipe Ingredients  1⅓ cups white whole-wheat flour 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour 2¼ teaspoons baking powder1¼ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt3 cups low-fat buttermilk3 large eggs ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 table...

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Spoonful of Positive: Ways to Help Those With Loneliness and Depression

Nurse Next Door Making Lives Better As humans, we strive to live healthily and pursue success and happiness. There needs to be a balance between physical and mental well being. When you think about senior wellness, it's usually associated with physic...

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Spoonful of Positive: How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain

Grateful Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain

BY JOEL WONG, JOSHUA BROWN | JUNE 6, 2017With the rise of managed health care, which emphasizes cost-efficiency and brevity, mental health professionals have had to confront this burning question: How can they help clients derive the greatest possibl...

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Cat Cuddles Man at Home After Surgery, He Doesn't Have a Cat

CatCancerpatient Cat Gives Comfort

​Most people don't think of cats as cuddling creatures .... Andrew Falloon has proof in a photo that they are ... He posted the photo on Twitter, which has now gone Viral.  On a personal note, I have had the honor of having cats, I am a migraine...

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Spoonful of Positive: Love of Pets is Awesome!

DogolderandCat Spoonful of Positive: Love of Pets is Awesome!

Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc.: Our Fabulous Volunteers!April 14 at 10:17 AM · Our amazing volunteers work at Sarge's Adoption Center, at the Haywood County Animal Shelter, and with cats at PetSmart, as well as do countless hours fostering ho...

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Pets help older adults cope with health issues, get active, connect with others

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Poll: Pets help older adults cope with health issues, get active and connect with othersFor some, time commitment, cost and allergies stand in the way of pet ownership Date:April 3, 2019Source:Michigan Medicine - University of MichiganSummary:Pets he...

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It's BBQ Time! Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad

BBQ Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken SaladPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad that is full of Mediterranean flavours with a dressing that doubles as a marinade!Course: SaladCuisine: Mediterrane...

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It's BBQ Time! Plantpower Potato Salad - Blue Zone Recipes

VegetablesinBasket It's BBQ Time! Side Dish: Plantpower Way Potato Salad

Plantpower Potato Salad - Blue Zone RecipesGrilling, summer cookouts, and potato salad go hand in hand. The Plantpower Way's version of this American favorite is sure to win you over. With fresh vibrant herbs, fresh olives, and powerful pumpkin seeds...

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Polenta Tart with Garlicky White Bean Spread and Cherry Tomatoes

​POLENTA TART WITH GARLICKY WHITE BEAN SPREAD AND ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES RECIPE TYPE: MAIN DISH, ENTREE CUISINE: VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, SOY FREE, NUT FREE AUTHOR: GENA HAMSHAW SERVES: 4-6 SERVINGS FOR A MAIN COURSE OPTION; 8-10 SERVINGS FOR APPETIZER S...

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12 Step Solution for Fighting Suburban Sprawl

Houses1 12 Step Solution for Fighting Suburban Sprawl - Blue Zone

12 Step Solution for Fighting Suburban Sprawl By Todd Shallat, PhD, professor emeritus of history and urban studies and former director of the Center for Idaho History and Politics at Boise State University. He is the sole author of five books and th...

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Spoonful of Positive: Stress Management

Stress Stress - Management

There are many ways to think about stress and how to manage it. The "kitchen stove" analogy is one I often use to talk about stress management:All your life stressors are represented by dishes you're in the process of preparing on a multi-burner stov...

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Grilled Corn Salad

Grilled Corn SaladRecipe by: AMBERT77 "A yummy and easy side for hot summer days! Goes great with your grilled dishes or just to munch on. This recipe will last several days when covered in an airtight container and refrigerated." Ingredients 1 h 10 ...

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