• Cured By Flowers
    One evening mid-summer, the year after I lost my job,  I went out to pick the last of the day’s ripe blueberries. As I was lingering in the garden enjoying the cool dusky air, I noticed the sunflowers.  Four of them had grown almost as tall as me and were starting to show signs of blossoming. Their heads were still tight in a bud, but I could tell they were...
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  • How Did You First Get Interested in the Public Health Impacts of Air Pollution?
    I have worked in public health for close to 25 years, and most of that time has been at state and local health departments where I oversaw prevention-focused programs on infectious diseases, chronic disease, and even maternal and child health. I spent a lot of time reading and researching and trying to understand how to help people prevent poor health outcomes.   Even 25 years later,...
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  • Big Gaps in Air Monitoring
    Air quality in the U.S. has improved tremendously over the last 50 years thanks to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1970, but not all neighborhoods have benefited from these improvements. The law mandated the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and to determine which areas of the country meet the standards and which do not, setting...
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  • The Best Pregnancy, Baby & Parenting Blogs
    Womanhood UnwrappedThrough interviews with inspiring women and true tales from her own life, Womanhood Unwrapped founder Lis Thomas offers words of wisdom and inspiration about family, business, empowerment, leadership and more. Mommy Labor NurseWho better to share advice on pregnancy, delivery and postpartum life with a baby than a labor and delivery nurse who's also a mom? Liesel...
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  • Advice to New Moms from Moms Who’ve Been There
    Ahh, new motherhood. You go from dreaming of the day your baby will arrive to holding that tiny, wriggling bundle in your arms and thinking, “What the heck do I do now?” Hang tight, mamas! We’re here to help. We asked women to tell us one thing they wish they’d known when they first became a mommy. Read on for mom wisdom on sleep, self-care, getting perspective on those...
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  • 10 of the Best Family Movies on Disney+
    Movie night is the perfect opportunity for some family bonding—provided you can agree on something to watch. Finding a movie that’s kid-safe and won’t leave the grownups bored to tears isn’t always the easiest. If you’ve got Disney+, however, the task gets a whole lot easier. The streaming service has so many options that every member of the...
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  • The ‘Enchanted’ Sequel Finally Has a Release Date on Disney+
    Possibly the brightest spot of 2020 was Disney’s announcement of the Enchanted sequel, Disenchanted. Starring Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams, along with much of the original cast, Disney recently announced that some newcomers will be joining the show. Maya Rudolph, Oscar Nuñez, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Jayma Mays—along with Idina Menzel, the voice of...
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  • 28 Red, White & Blue Recipes for the 4th of July
    This year, even if you don’t do a huge party with friends, it’s still easy to make your Fourth of July extra special by whipping up a few festive appetizers, snacks and some creative dessert ideas, too. From red, white and blue dips to wow-worthy cookies and cakes, we’ve gathered up a bunch of red, white and blue recipes to make your Independence...
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  • 10 Exciting Water Games for Kids
    We all know those summer days that are too hot and all you want is to jump through a sprinkler.  With these water games for kids, your family will get that cool down you all need while having a blast! Scroll on to find our favorite water games that will keep your family in cool-down mode. A note about water balloons: they are fun as can be, but please be sure to...
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  • 5 Vaping Facts You Need to Know
    If you have thought about trying to kick a smoking habit, you’re not alone. Nearly 7 of 10 smokers say they want to stop. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health — smoking harms nearly every organ in your body, including your heart. Nearly one-third of deaths from heart disease are the result of smoking and secondhand smoke. You might be tempted to...
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