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Gardening is an engaging hobby that can provide a host of benefits, some of which may surprise even the most devoted gardeners. For example, the Harvard Medical School notes that just 30 minutes of gardening activities burns 135 calories, making gardening a fun and simple way to incorporate more exercise into your daily routine. In addition, scientists have long proven that gardening releases the hormones serotonin and dopamine in the brain, each of which are associated with improved mood.
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In 2023, East Central University announced the launch of a campaign that would see the construction of a new STEM Center on the ECU campus that would also house the ECU Nursing Program.
Read moreDonating blood is a selfless act that benefits countless individuals each day. The need for a steady blood supply is ongoing. In July 2024, the American Red Cross faced an emergency blood shortage after its national blood inventory fell by more than 25 percent. The Red Cross recently reported its lowest donor turnout in 20 years. There may be different reasons why people do not give blood, and confusion the process could be one of them.
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Whether it's a lavish, black-tie affair or a laid back gathering in the backyard, a couple's wedding day is a momentous, and often costly, occasion. According to the online wedding planning resource Zola, the average cost of a wedding in 2023 was $33,000. That's a significant sum for couples to spend, and it's understandable if couples aren't sure how to allocate funds for their big day.
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After visiting the Māori in New Zealand, a University of California, Berkeley student has embarked on writing a dissertation about Chickasaw food sovereignty for her Ph.D. in environmental science, policy and management.
Grant Will Support Affordable Housing Efforts for Youth in Wewoka With Two Homes Under Construction
Read moreToday’s birthdays include Dakota Anderson, Brad Bodkin, Trevor Brinker, Adeline Burgess, Kim Cline, Regan Conger, Grace Cross, Gary Grant, Roy Griffith, Deanna Jones, Lynda Jordan, Jason Livesay, Gary Moore, Margie Moore, Tony Sheffield, Darlene Smith, Penny Stevens, Seth Trimble, Beau Underwood, Johnsey Walker, Jim Welch, Emmitt Williams, Marti Williams, Tyler Williams, Mary Wise, John Wolf & Josh Yerby.
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