History of Cannabis
Cannabis, a plant used medicinally for millennia, evolved approximately 28 million years ago on the eastern Tibetan Plateau, closely related to the common hop used…
Category: Education
Mindful Intimate Relationships
Mindful intimate relationships involve being present, aware, and paying attention to the individuals in our relationships in a kind, gentle, accepting, nonjudgmental way. They involve…
Climate Change – Taking Action
Most of us already know about the consequences of climate change. Globally, we are experiencing the effects in our daily lives—melting ice caps, frequent fires,…
Heat-Related Illnesses and Extreme Heat
Heat-related illnesses during times of extreme heat are responsible for more weather-related deaths in the United States during an average year than any other hazard.…
Education of Women and Girls and the Connection to Climate Change
Education of women and girls is an important topic internationally for many reasons. When it comes to climate change, not only would a focus on…
Seeking Truth—Why Science Matters
We live in interesting times when “experts” provide us with information about virtually every aspect of our lives—the foods we eat, how we should sleep,…
Ecological Grief—The Growing Emotional Toll of Climate Change
Ecological grief describes individuals who experience deep emotions related to loss of the environment and nonhuman life, loss related to the degradation of landscapes and…
Climate Change and Your Health
All human societies have had to adapt to challenges created by climate change. No matter where people live, how they earn a living, what they…
Bullying
Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever stood by and watched someone else get bullied? What did you do? How did it make you…
World Hepatitis Day – July 28
World Hepatitis Day is July 28th. It provides an opportunity to learn the global burden of this disease, understand the different types of hepatitis, and…
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