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Creative Hobbies May Boost Well-Being

Sep 30, 2026 05:30AM

Painting, knitting, woodworking, pottery and other creative hobbies may offer benefits beyond simply passing the time.

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Quick, Noninvasive CIMT Testing Offered October 7

Sep 30, 2026 05:10AM

Dr. Paul M. Bizzaro will offer CardioRisk Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) testing on October 7 at his Yardley office.

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Native Seed Banks Preserve Plant Diversity

Sep 01, 2026 06:10AM

Native seed banks collect and preserve seeds from wild plants, including rare and threatened species, to support conservation and ecological restoration.

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Mushroom-Based Packaging Offers an Alternative to Plastic Foam

Sep 01, 2026 06:05AM

Mushrooms may soon play a larger role in sustainable packaging. Researchers and manufacturers are developing materials made from mycelium, the rootlike network of fungi, as an alternative to petroleum-based foam.

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Screen-Free Meals Encourage More Mindful Eating

Sep 01, 2026 06:00AM

Phones, televisions and tablets frequently join us at the table, but eating while distracted may interfere with our awareness of the meal.

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Brief, Frequent Movement Breaks Support Better Health

Sep 01, 2026 05:55AM

Regular exercise is important, but a morning workout may not completely counteract the effects of sitting uninterrupted for the rest of the day.

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Sedona Retreat Blends Vortex Hikes, Breathwork and Inner Transformation

Sep 01, 2026 05:40AM

Five sacred vortex hikes, breathwork, ceremony and energy practices will come together this November during Vessel of the Vortex: A Sedona Alchemy Retreat, a four-night experience set among the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona.

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Handwritten Letters Make a Comeback

Jul 30, 2026 06:52AM

In a world of disappearing messages and hurried texts, handwritten correspondence is quietly returning.

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Discover Your Inner Wisdom Through Soul Shamanism

Jul 30, 2026 05:45AM

Shaman Janet StraightArrow is offering Soul Shamanism—A Journey With Your Soul, a Zoom-based experience that introduces participants to Siberian shamanic practices intended to support spiritual growth, healing and self-discovery.

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Find Your Path to Peace at Greenshire’s Peace Festival

Jul 30, 2026 05:30AM ● By Nancy Seigle

Greenshire Institute for Holistic Studies will host its Peace Festival on September 13, from 1 to 6 p.m., at its grounds in Quakertown, Upper Bucks.

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Recharge and Reconnect at Inner Peace Holistic Expo

Jul 30, 2026 05:00AM

The Inner Peace Holistic Expo returns to the Morgantown Event Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 22 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 23 ...

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Meet Five Hay House Authors at New Visions Holistic Expo

Jul 30, 2026 05:00AM

The 24th annual New Visions Holistic Expo will take place on August 8 and 9 at the York Expo Center in historic York.

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Where Care Meets Culture: Adriana Constanza's Journey

Apr 30, 2026 06:00AM

Adriana Costanzo’s Journey

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A Simple Reset for a Busy Mind and Body

Apr 30, 2026 05:20AM

A new digital experience from Alchemy Joy offers a practical way to calm the nervous system and shift how stress is experienced day to day.

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Build Strength and Skill With YBarre Teacher Training

Apr 30, 2026 05:15AM

Balanced Planet Yoga invites aspiring instructors and dedicated students to step into a dynamic, strength-based movement experience with YBarre Teacher Training, led by co-owner Jenna Kelly, from June 12 through 14.

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