Garden Therapy as Healing Space Cited by Davis
A garden offers therapy by reducing fear and judgment while boosting hope, Davis explains. Kaiser Permanente research links gardening to brainwave activity similar to meditation, and hospital studies show faster healing for patients with garden views. Psychiatric staff note nature’s mental benefits and improved outlook.
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Sion
Davis
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
Flowers and moods linked by color and care
A survey of studies and anecdotes links flowers to mood changes and relaxation. Red roses energize, sunflowers boost alertness, irises aid sleep, hosta leaves calm the nervous system, and orange lilies support immunity and vitality. Rutgers and Rutgers-linked sources note smiles and emotional shifts after flower gifts.
How to tell when a melon is ripe and sweet
Horticulture agent Bruce Chladny of K State Extension Douglas County explains ripeness signs for melons. Look for dry vine tendrils, ground spots turning yellow, and rind firmness midway between rock hard and bendable. Cantaloupes show musky aroma or slip from the vine. honeydews press slightly soft at the flower end. Call 843-7058 for details.
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Bruce Chladny
K-State Research and Extension
Douglas County
Seniors find companionship in dating after 65
In Walnut Creek and surrounding towns, seniors embrace dating and online meetups as they seek companionship. Beth Catlon, 92, reflects on remarriage and long marriages while others share tips from Connie Acton and Shipmates at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church. Health, honesty, and openness guide mature pursuits.
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Walnut Creek
Calif
Beth Catlon
Beth
Ted
Erik
Hawaii
Rossmoor
Connie Acton
Stany
Yahoo Personals
Acton
Pleasant Hill
Lafayette- Orinda Presbyterian Church
Lamorinda
Shipmates
Kirsten Jensen- Horne
LOPC
Tom Pinder
Pinder
Tom Blake
Blake
Bill Clinton
Dan Rather
Anaheim
Orange County Register
KU Arts Notes Fall Schedule Brightens KU Gallery Lineup
Kansas University's School of Fine Arts reveals a fall calendar for the Art and Design Gallery with exhibitions from August 27 to December 8. Highlights include Foundations Studies Scholarship Exhibition, Barri Lester site specific works, Design Faculty show, Post Millennium Exponent ceramics by LSU grads, The Last Supper by KU alumna Julie Green, and Fluid Art 2006. Bernard Ewbank will present a postwar New York photography show at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community.
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Kansas University
School of Fine Arts
Art and Design
Foundations Studies
Barri Lester
LSU Grad
Julie Green
Bernard Ewbank
New York City
Pioneer Ridge
Ewbank
Lawrence
Hutchinson
Cooling garments may boost endurance in heat
A study shows cooling garments like gel filled vests and cooling leg wear reduce heat strain before cycling and running in hot conditions without harming performance. Researchers warn a body safety threshold exists and suggest progressive pacing as a cheaper alternative.
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U.S
William Roberts
American College of Sports Medicine
Hein Daanen
TNO
Netherlands
International Journal of Sports Medicine
Lawrence Armstrong
University of Connecticut
Roberts
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