These lifestyle magazine pages include notes and articles about healthy living and the natural world.

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Saffron adopted through ABC's Adopt-an-Herb Program

The American Botanical Council has announced the adoption of saffron (Crocus sativus) through its Adopt-an-Herb program. These are notes about saffron and its traditional medicinal uses that the new sponsor is helping ABC continue to make available online in its HerbMedPro dat...

07 Apr '20 | Herbal Medicine | USA

How to get along when staying at home

Advice to stay at home has caused millions of people to change their daily routines in recent weeks. There are many articles about how to deal with boredom, frustration, worry and the social requirements of getting along with others in a confined area. Here are some brief sugg...

31 Mar '20 | Mental Health | At Home

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This practical book gives clear explanations for various gardening questions and scenarios. It includes sections about plant anatomy, how roots work, soil types and implications, photosynthesis, anthocyanins (re. plants turning red), how plants manage time, how plants move, pruning and garden care, and plant reproduction. Interesting in general, especially useful for gardeners.

This week features books about botany.

Nature Notes for wildlife lovers

Native to Europe, fallow deer have been widely introduced including to North America, Australia and parts of Africa.

Only bucks aged from 3 years have antlers. Except during the rutting season (late October in Northern Hemisphere, April in Southern Hemisphere) fallow deer form large herds. Bucks do not participte in rearing fawns.

Learn about Juniper Oil

one of the essential oils used in aromatherapy

If it's your birthday today ...

... you were probably* born under the sign of Virgo, often referred to and depicted as the maiden, or represented symbolically.

Crystals and gemstones associated with this sign include amethyst, snowflake obsidian and watermelon tourmaline.

Virgos tend to be highly analytical, health conscious and perfectionist. Many pursue careers involving serving others such as in health, teaching, social care, industrial relations or environmental work.

Angel Thought for 21st September:

Love of special pets can inspire acceptance of the divine; no wings necessary. Bless them all.

An 'Angel Thought' appears here every day.

See also the pages about Angels and Archangels.
There are many names of archangels, some being due to spelling variations.


Today's Study Tip:

Bookmark websites and webpages that helped with your homework so you can use them again to revise the topic later in the year.

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These pages include articles about healthy living and various approaches to health and well-being. There are also study areas and general interest sections. The content featured here changes frequently.

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Plant, Animal and Bacterial Cells

Biological cells are described in elementary biology courses as the basic units of life i.e. the smallest units that can be alive. There are many types of biological cells, including these broad groups:

  • Animal Cells, which are types of Eukaryotic Cells
  • Plant Cells, which are types of Eukaryotic Cells
  • Bacteria Cells (Prokaryotic Cells)

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More from the News Section:

Hand sanitiser plant to be built in 10 days to make 1 million bottles / month - 25 Mar '20

Kale is in season in February - 7 Feb '20

Food Aid for Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh - 1 Feb '20

Free to access online data about latest clinical research on novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV - 29 Jan '20

Latest violence in Tripoli (Libya) shuts 210 schools - 8 Jan '20

Packaged food healthiest in the UK, USA, Australia and Canada - 22 Aug '19

Reducing saturated fat in diet lowers blood cholesterol and risk of CVD - 1 Aug '19

Canadian initiatives against Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - 26 Jul '19

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