Hot off the press from The College of Public Health at George Mason University-- a brief snapshot of some of the life-giving research my incredible colleagues and I have been up to, surrounding the combined use of music and nature-based therapeutic strategies for wellness and recovery from trauma:

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth —a time to honor disabled joy and community, and to confront hard truths. Disabled people face some of the highest rates of sexual & domestic violence—and huge barriers to safety. Need support? Call: 800-838-8238 Text: 804-793-9999 Chat: vadata.org/chat Open 24/7/365

Physical activity can benefit your mind. But why? Endorphins? The placebo effect? Two exercise researchers explain. 💪🧠

It took decades for Little Village Environmental Justice Organization to restore the land within its neighborhood. Now areas once considered toxic sites are a wellspring for sharing food, culture, and ancestral knowledge.

Forget early cognitive decline. A new study demonstrates that for many, literacy and math abilities can improve into middle age and stay strong with continued use

The time change can be hard on our health. There are more car accidents, strokes and heart attacks this week. People eat more junk food and have more migraines. Here's why — plus tips to help you adapt.

U.S. producers of maple syrup are looking for ways to protect their businesses, maintain stronger forests, and brace against climate change.

On #WomensDay and everyday!

thank you to everyone adding ALT text to your images. It ensures that your posts are #accessible.

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Last October, we took a trip to the World Forestry Center in Portland, Oregon, for a daylong exploration of lichen—the fuzzy growths often found on trees, roofs, and gravestones. Two experts joined us to discuss the fascinating world of lichen and their role in a changing climate.

The advice helped him when his wife was sick with breast cancer. And now 20 years later, he still finds it's still invaluable while supporting her through dementia.

“The risk is low, but it isn’t zero, and contact with backyard chickens would put you at a higher exposure,” writes environmental journalist Jason Mark in an op-ed. “There are, though, ways to mitigate the danger.” https://buff.ly/4k5wKW0

A fantastic article about experimental physicist Chien-Shiung Wu and her contributions outside of the Manhattan Project. ⚛️ 🧪 #scicomm

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"College is getting more affordable: That’s the good news. The bad news is that no one seems to have heard the good news," Rose Horowitch writes:

Does beauty in music resonate differently in our brains? New research using brain imaging uncovers intriguing patterns of neural connectivity that distinguish our responses to aesthetically pleasing and less… #Neuroscience #MusicResearch #BrainConnectivity #AestheticExperience #SoundPerception

Kristi Noem requested that IRS officers investigate financials relating to human trafficking networks and businesses that employ immigrants. The memo indicated that these officers could be sent to U.S. borders to arrest, detain and transport people.

The gun industry props up so-called “guntubers,” whose online content has helped mass shooters train and arm themselves.

It’s past time for YouTube to reject the gun industry’s extremist agenda and rid its platform of this highly dangerous content.