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10/22/2025

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In CBS News New York's latest installment of our Cost of Caregiving series, we take a look at city programs that are keeping older adults thriving.

10/22/2025

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The Hollywood actor teams up with Kew’s Millenium Seed Bank as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

10/16/2025

Here are some “Health Hacks You Didn’t Know” — simple, surprising, and powerful 🌿👇

⚡️ 10 Health Hacks You Didn’t Know

🦶 Foot Massage = Organ Reset
Rubbing the arch of your foot before bed can calm your nervous system and improve digestion — it’s like pressing a “relax” button for your organs.

🧊 Cold Water Before Meals
Drinking a small glass of cold water 10 minutes before eating can help control appetite and support metabolism.

🌬️ Left Nostril Breathing for Calm
Breathing only through your left nostril activates the parasympathetic nervous system — it can lower blood pressure and help you sleep faster.

🍋 Lemon in Warm Water (Not Hot!)
Warm, not boiling, water preserves the enzymes in lemon — supporting gentle liver detox and hydration.

🌿 Stand Barefoot on Grass
“Earthing” helps discharge static energy from your body and balances your circadian rhythm — boosting mood and reducing inflammation.

🍎 Apple Before Coffee
An apple gives you natural energy and prevents the caffeine crash that coffee alone causes.

💧 Salt + Water Morning Rinse
Gargling warm salt water helps balance your thyroid and reduce oral bacteria — a natural daily detox.

☀️ Morning Sunlight = Better Sleep
10 minutes of morning sun resets your melatonin cycle and improves nighttime rest.

🪷 Slow Chewing Boosts Hormones
Chewing 20–30 times per bite signals satiety hormones and improves nutrient absorption.

🌬️ Exhale Longer Than You Inhale
This simple breath pattern instantly calms the vagus nerve, reducing anxiety and heart strain.

10/14/2025

The concept is the brain child of designer Jun Aizaki, whose Brooklyn-Based design company Créme is spearheading The Gourd Project.

10/14/2025

As cheap and disposable furniture piles up in landfills, younger shoppers are bucking the trend. Gen Z is going secondhand.

10/07/2025

Changing how the world eats could reduce premature deaths, save trillions of dollars and slow the impacts of climate change, according to a new study.

10/03/2025

No gadgets, no apps, no supplements—just a back-to-basics formula that might finally help you sleep through the night. 2:47 a.m. Wide awake again. My husband snores peacefully next to me (after taking a full three minutes to fall asleep, I might add) and I lie awake mentally reviewing next week’...

10/02/2025

Walmart US said it would remove synthetic food dyes and other additives from its US house brands by 2027.

09/27/2025

In a growing world of vegan leather alternatives, Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez Duarte tried something new — and closer to home.

09/25/2025

Learn how to make your house smell good naturally with these homemade recipes to eliminate household odors and refresh rooms with natural ingredients.

09/23/2025

09/17/2025

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Learn two TikTok hacks for storing lettuce in clamshells and leafy lettuce heads to keep them fresh for longer and to prevent wilting and browning.