I grew up hearing my parents constantly telling me and my brothers to “go outside and get some fresh air.” It looks like they were on to something.
Exercise is well known to provide physical and psychological health benefits. But …
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Filling in for A. Quinton White this month is Jeremy Stalker, an assistant professor of marine science at Jacksonville University’s Marine Science Research Institute.
Most people in Jacksonville are familiar with watching the St. Johns River slowly flow out through
Most people understand that the St. Johns River flows north, but few seem to understand why. And it doesn’t have anything to do with the state of Georgia producing a vacuum.
What it does have to do with is the
Most American adults do not get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night – and that’s not good for our health.
When we get less sleep than needed,
We may live in the Sunshine State, but are we getting enough of the sunshine vitamin, better known as vitamin D?
Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that about three out of four U.S. teens
We are getting ready to do an experiment in the St. Johns River, one that could help improve fishing and water quality for decades.
After years of research and community discussions, artificial reefs, or fish habitat enhancements, will be deployed …
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For many people, the scariest part of Halloween is not a visit from ghouls, ghosts and goblins, but the temptation of candy bars, caramel apples and candy corn that is everywhere. In fact, it is hard not to find a …
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One huge benefit of having the Marine Science Research Institute at Jacksonville University is its waterfront location right on the St. Johns River. I get to watch and observe the river on a daily basis. I am spoiled and readily …
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The recently released State of the River Report for the Lower St. Johns River Basin contains both good and bad news.
This study, now in its seventh year, is a cooperative effort by scientists from Jacksonville University, the University …
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There are many reasons almost 40 percent of U.S. households own a dog. Dogs provide constant companionship, give us unconditional love, make us happy and less stressed, teach responsibility to kids (and adults), and provide safety and entertainment. And caring …
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