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August 2026

Black Belts and Life Skills: What Kids Gain From Martial Arts

Jul 31, 2026 09:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Martial arts help children build confidence, focus and resilience through disciplined movement, long-term goals and lessons that extend beyond the training floor.

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Foundational Health for Pets: Treating Puppies and Kittens Right From the Start

Jul 31, 2026 09:22AM ● By Ruth Roberts, DVM, CVA, CVH, CVFT, NAN

Foundational pet health starts in the first year, when whole-food nutrition, gut support, DHA, gentle movement and low-stress care shape lifelong wellness.

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Smart Ways To Keep Produce Fresh

Jul 31, 2026 09:21AM

Smart produce storage cuts food waste by separating ethylene-producing fruits, using proper refrigeration and replacing plastic with reusable wraps, jars and breathable bags.

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Early Childhood Nutrition Shapes Intelligence

Jul 31, 2026 09:15AM

Early childhood diet may influence intelligence into adolescence, with brain development relying on nutrients such as iron, iodine, vitamin D and healthy fats.

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Possible Causes of Early-Onset Colon Cancer

Jul 31, 2026 09:14AM

Early-onset colon cancer may be tied to ultra-processed diets, omega-6 fats, gut microbiome changes and cancer-driving mutations found in younger adults.

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Socioeconomic Impacts on Children’s Brains

Jul 31, 2026 09:13AM

A major brain-scan study suggests income, housing and neighborhood conditions shape children’s brain function more than IQ or parenting style.

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Understanding and Reversing Alcohol’s Damage

Jul 31, 2026 09:12AM

Research links alcohol to dozens of diseases, but cutting back or abstaining can improve blood pressure, immune function, brain health and early liver damage.

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Nordic Walking for Heart Health

Jul 31, 2026 09:11AM

Nordic walking engages the upper and lower body, with studies linking the pole-based workout to stronger functional capacity and lower cardiovascular risk.

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Female Chickadees Seek Superior Memory in Mates

Jul 31, 2026 09:04AM

Female mountain chickadees may choose extra mates with stronger spatial memory, helping offspring inherit the survival skills needed for harsh winters.

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New Microbes Exhibit Biofuel Potential

Jul 31, 2026 09:03AM

A black goo found in a Great Lakes research vessel revealed unknown microbes, including methane-producing species with possible biofuel potential.

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