Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth August 2023 Read the Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth August 2023 Issue. Read the Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth August 2023 Issue. Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth August 2023 Read the Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth August 2023 Issue. Read More » Protecting Gardens in Hot Weather Proper maintenance when it is hot outside will require greater attention to diagnosing the water needs of our landscapes and knowing how Read More » Dallas College Emeritus Program Promotes Lifelong Learning Fifty-five percent of Americans 45 and older are actively learning new things, according to a recent study by the American Association Read More » North Texas Group Fitness Offerings on the Rise An increasing number of people in North Texas are choosing to embrace green, healthy and sustainable lifestyles. Read More » 40 Years of Modern Transportation Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), is a public transportation agency that serves Dallas and 12 surrounding cities with multimodal public transit services and customer facilities Read More » Saddle Up for the State Fair and Rodeo The 95th annual nonprofit North Texas Fair & Rodeo will take place from August 18 through 26, 2023, at the North Texas Fairgrounds, in Denton. Read More » Garden in a Coal Mine A one-acre plot at the shuttered NRG Jewett Mine lignite coal mine, which is being reclaimed as part of the NRG Energy Dewey Prairie Garden Read More » New Bone Scanning Technology Trinity Functional Medicine Group is introducing North Texans to the Echolight Bone Density Scan device, which provides for cutting-edge technology bone health assessments. Read More » Duncanville The 42-acre Charles F. Ladd Nature Preserve has been established as Duncanville’s first nature park at 609 West Danieldale Road. Read More » Texas Pinners Conference The world of creativity will take center stage at the Pinners Conference from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., September 22, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., September 23 Read More » School is a Many-Splendored Thing As we hunker down in the record-breaking August heat and try to enjoy the last lazy, hazy days of summer, we can look forward to what's become a kind of second New Year Read More » Acne Antidote: Topical and Dietary Roadmap for Healthy Skin Whether it’s a wedding day or job interview, nothing puts a damper on the moment like an outbreak of acne but natural treatments and lifestyle modifications can keep those breakouts at bay. Read More » Asian Glazed Chicken With Broccoli This recipe uses gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce for the glaze and rice flour instead of gluten-containing white flour to lightly coat the chicken, helping to keep the meat juicy and tender. Read More » Childhood Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities: Back-to-School Tips for All Ages It’s back-to-school season, and for students with food issues, meal planning is as important as lining up classroom supplies and extra-curricular schedules. Read More » Climate Victory Gardens Green America is encouraging and training people to plant “climate victory gardens” to restore soil health and draw down carbon as a way to help solve the climate crisis. Read More » Colon Cancer Rising Among Young Adults Colon cancer is on the rise in young adults, according to a report published in the journal Science. Read More » Controlling Indoor Air Pollution According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollution can be as high as, or even higher than, outdoor levels. Consider these measures to maintain a healthy, fresh-air environment inside the dwelling. Read More » Diet May Impact Risk of Miscarriage One in six pregnancies ends in miscarriage. While there are many known causes, including chromosomal problems and infections in the womb, nearly half of pregnancy losses remain unexplained. Read More » Eco-Friendly U: Sustainability on the Rise at U.S. Colleges The halls of higher education are adopting more sustainable practices as students and university stakeholders increasingly understand that their lifestyle choices and daily operations impact the planet. Read More » El Niño Is Here According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, El Niño and La Niña are the warm and cool phases of a climate pattern across the tropical Pacific. Read More » Group Fitness Glory: Tips to Maximize Results and Enjoyment Fitness classes offer a great way to jumpstart an exercise regimen, achieve fitness goals and exercising together in a group can transform a workout into a fun, motivating, socially fulfilling activity. Read More » Lifelong Learning: Benefits of Being the Forever Student It’s never too late to take an evening drawing class at the local high school, learn a language with the help of an app or get one-on-one tutoring from a piano instructor. Adults of any age can find benefits when they engage in what is termed “lifelong learning”. Read More » Maria Rodale: On Letting Nature Heal Itself In her latest work, Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden, Rodale leads readers through her relationship with the plants, animals and insects that inhabit her garden and shares the life lessons. Read More » Maximizing Lutein in Green Smoothies Research indicates that lutein is essential for eye health, suppresses inflammation and offers cardiovascular health benefits. Read More » New Species Found in Deep-Sea Mining Zone Biologists have discovered more than 5,000 new species of marine life in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), an untouched seabed in the Pacific Ocean spanning nearly 2 million square miles between Hawaii and Mexico. Read More » Power Walking Innovation Pavegen's sidewalks are made of tile-like triangular platforms. When someone steps on a tile, a flywheel is activated to spin extremely fast, generating power that is sent to and stored in a battery. Read More » Reducing Pain With Music Therapy After a single music therapy session, the patients reported clinically significant reductions in pain, anxiety and stress. Read More » Saving the Dead Sea The Dead Sea is one of the most unique bodies of water in the world. It is the lowest spot on Earth and home to rich, therapeutic minerals. Read More » Stepparenting Success: Creating a Healthy Blended Family Blended families are complex and often challenging. Fortunately, there are methods to knit a blended family into a strong and enduring tapestry. Read More » Tattoo Science and Concerns While tattoo artists must be licensed to operate for safety reasons, the inks used for tattoos are unregulated in the U.S. Read More » Turkey Burger Bento Box A fun lunch meal packed with protein, fruits and veggies. Read More » Vietnamese Spring Rolls To accommodate a family with differing dietary needs due to food allergies, sensitivities or intolerances, this dish is served family-style, allowing diners to assemble their own spring rolls, choosing from the ingredients that fit their food restrictions. Read More » Walking in Wonder Before life snagged us in its insidious net of obligations, our child selves discovered awe around every bend. We poked our noses into fluffy, new dandelions and saw faces in passing clouds. Read More » Watching Fish Swim: The Joys and Benefits of Aquariums There's something meditative about observing the movement of colorful fish among swaying aquatic plants while hearing the soothing sounds of water and can help bring calmness to our lives. Read More » In-Print August 2023 August 2023 Issue Back to Scool Issue