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The Transformative Geography of Travel
Travel is not merely an indulgence or an Instagram-worthy escape from responsibility. Research shows people who experience more variation...
Isaac Liu
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How Camps and Nature Can Restore Children's Wellbeing
The science supporting nature's role in child development has never been more compelling. Spending more time outdoors can improve...
Isaac Liu
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The Healing Power of Forest Bathing: How Trees Restore Our Minds and Bodies
Trees release aromatic compounds called phytoncides—natural chemicals that help plants fight off harmful insects and bacteria. When we...
Isaac Liu
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The Quiet Revolution: How Nonprofit Volunteering Transforms Mental Health and Rebuilds Community
Volunteering interrupts rumination—the destructive thought spirals that characterize depression. It provides structure and purpose,...
Raye Brooke
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The Linguistic Divide: The Words We Eat and How Language Shapes Our Food Choices
Where "vegan" implies complete transformation, "plant-based" suggests gradual improvement. It's the difference between joining a movement...
Isaac Liu
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The Radical Act of Eating Plants: Redefining Food, Ethics, and Health in Modern America
The vegan journey ultimately becomes less about restriction and more about expansion—of consciousness, of health, of culinary creativity,...
Isaac Liu
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My Journey From The Horrors of Factory Farming to a Plant-Based Lifestyle... In One Day.
Two documentaries, hours of research and one trip to the supermarket transformed my life... in one day. Watching the scenes of factory...
Isaac Liu
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The Purpose Revolution: How Gen Z Is Reshaping Corporate America Through Climate Action
“Gen Z not only seeks corporate cultures where climate action is embedded into the fabric of the companies we work for; we want real...
Isaac Liu
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The Vital Role of Community for Healthy Aging
As we age, maintaining a sense of community and social connection becomes increasingly important for our overall health and well-being....
Isaac Liu
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Staying Spry in the City: Top Tips for Seniors to Age Gracefully in New York
It's a sunny morning in Flushing, Queens, and 82-year-old Mei and her friend Jule are out for their daily “power walk” through Flushing...
Isaac Liu
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