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Sage in one form or another is found all over the world. Not only are there almost 1,000 species that have been identified, sage is a branch in another common plant family - the Mint family. They share some similar characteristics like having a strong, unique fragrance and flavor.  Sage or Salvia is a diverse species. There are varieties that smell of pineapple, that smell...

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Not a plant! Not an Animal! Not a Fungi! It’s Algae! You’ve likely encountered many types of algae throughout your life - the nori wrap around your sushi, floating balloon-like seaweed at the ocean, your fish tank may have been taken over by clouds of green algae. Algae is in literally every marine environment, including in some unexpected places. Species have even been found growing...

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Despite its name, Sea Buckthorn grows in many other places than by the shore.  Common Sea Buckthorn is a native plant throughout northern Europe and Asia. Its range extends from the Atlantic coast to northern Mongolia and China.  Image by reginasphotos from Pixabay  In Europe, it is found on sea coasts or in mountainous areas while in central asia, it is often found in arid and semi arid...

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The skin undergoes many changes throughout one’s lifetime. For older adults, however, these changes become very noticeable. When you age, the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) thins, pigment-containing cells diminish, and connective tissue weakens. Even blood vessels become more fragile. The risk for skin injury and other conditions is especially greater in seniors. They’re so common that over 90% of all older adults have some type...

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