Sep 30, 2015 ● By Randy Kambic
Political corruption has resulted in America’s most critical environmental enforcement unit turning into the “polluter’s protection agency.”
Sep 30, 2015
We know that virtually all veggies and fruit are good for us, but a recent European study found that red and purple choices have certain robust benefits.
More than half of U.S. kids ages 6 to 19 are insufficiently hydrated.
Scientists have found a set of lymphatic vessels that directly connect the brain to the immune system, opening new dimensions in disease research.
Two nasty strains of gut bacteria significantly increase the chances of getting colon cancer, University of Minnesota scientists have found.
Large doses of opioid medication significantly increase the danger of depression, a Veterans Administration study has found.
After major surgery, children that listened to their favorite music or an audio book felt significantly less pain.
Who doesn’t love hearing a good story, especially when it’s told by some of the country’s premier yarn-spinners?
After a rigorous seven-year review, the Empire State officially banned fracking because of its adverse effects on public health.
Thanks to legal action by consumer activists, nanotechnology, which manipulates materials at the atomic and molecular levels, now falls under EPA scrutiny.
A Canadian firm has developed a safe scent-based product that confuses the mating pattern of specifically targeted destructive insects while leaving helpful insects alone.
The latest government forecasts predict an encouraging slowdown in American energy consumption due to conservation measures and energy-efficient technologies.
Swiss biotech giant Syngenta AG may have destroyed much of the corn export business that U.S. farmers count on. China has rejected huge ship...
On July 29, Congressman Bill Posey, a Republican representing Florida’s eighth district, took to the U.S. House floor to discuss possible ch...
Everything from chickadees to squirrels to millipedes happily feed on or nestle into a fallen or decomposing tree, while its moss and lichen refresh forest soil.
More than 400 mayors are supporting Extra Mile Day, which celebrates the power of people to create positive change in families, organizations and communities.
Sep 30, 2015 ● By Linda Sechrist
People from all walks of life are joining together in innovative, heart-centered ways to address the planet’s deep-rooted problems.
Sep 30, 2015 ● By Kathleen Barnes
Non-pharmaceutical approaches have proven to be highly effective in lifting the darkness of depression without drugs’ side effects.
Sep 30, 2015 ● By April Thompson
From cement to sand to slopes, the surfaces that a runner’s feet touch dictate distinct strategies to prevent injuries and ensure a good run—or calorie-burning walk.
Sep 30, 2015 ● By Wayne Dyer
In light of his recent passing, we share Dr. Wayne Dyer's thoughts on heaven as a state of mind, not a location.
Sep 30, 2015 ● By Judith Fertig
Old-fashioned crock pots have morphed into sophisticated slow cookers that make a wider range of deliciously aromatic meal preparation fast and easy.
Sep 30, 2015 ● By Avery Mack
DIY greenhouses are sprouting across the country, spreading the fun and yummy rewards of gardening into unlikely seasons.
Aug 31, 2015 ● By Judith Fertig
In places like Michigan and Nebraska, fish ponds are blooming—and making it safe for us to eat farm-raised fish again.
Aug 31, 2015 ● By Luis Fernando Llosa
Parents may believe organized sports are best for kids, but free play is actually what makes kids creative, resilient and better problem-solvers.
Aug 31, 2015 ● By Linda Joy
A recent poll found that only one in three Americans are happy. Here are four ways to rise above our troubles and choose to be happy, regardless of circumstance.
Aug 31, 2015 ● By Audi Donamor
Blueberries, eggs and garlic may not be high on a dog’s food list, but they go far to protect a canine from serious eye disease.
Aug 31, 2015
Compared to chronic-pain patients, yoga practitioners have more desirable grey matter in key brain regions, Duke researchers report.
In a seven-year study, Mexican-American women that often sipped chamomile tea dramatically reduced their rate of an earlier demise.
Particulates in the air can triple the stroke incidence among people that breathe it long-term.
Just 30 minutes of moderate to intense exercise six days a week reduced risk of early mortality by 40 percent for men during a four-decade Norwegian study.
Plants absorb nicotine when they are mulched with tobacco leaves or subjected to cigarette smoke.
Taking muscle-building supplements, especially when young, dramatically increases the danger of testicular cancer, Yale and Harvard researchers have found.
Wind power may be the cleanest, cheapest option in all 50 states in 35 years, especially with inventions such as new bladeless turbines that are 40 percent more efficient.
British scientists have discovered that a class of polyphenols found in some foods and herbs defends against cancer growth and blocked arteries.
Instead of re-engineering nature to restore former ecosystems, some scientists advocate welcoming invasive species as proof of nature’s dynamism.
A solar-powered machine that pulls salt out of water may be what’s needed in thirsty locales around the globe.
Teenagers feel less prayerful than any generation in the last six decades, pollsters have found.
Hydrogen fuels, which produce zero emissions, are in testing to operate Chinese trams.
A free, online global movement program is inspiring participants by teaching ways to heals conflicts using peace as the new baseline.
The oldest, largest and most inclusive gathering of all faiths and traditions will be held in Salt Lake City, where international spiritual leaders will come together to share wisdom and best practices for dealing with global issues.
The most memorable birthday parties make us feel good, and going green makes them feel even better.
The House of Representatives has voted in favor of what many are calling the "DARK Act (Denying Americans the Right to Know." Take action to contact senators and let them know we want transparency on food labels.
Aug 31, 2015 ● By Kathleen Barnes
By adopting simple but profound strategies, we can still feel young, vivacious and frisky as the years roll on.
Aug 31, 2015 ● By Meredith Montgomery
The latest authoritative studies on yoga are showing its healing power for conditions ranging from cancer to diabetes to daily anxiety.
Aug 31, 2015 ● By Avery Mack
From LED lights to low-flow toilets to compostable drink cups, American stadiums are dramatically reducing their environmental impact.
Aug 31, 2015 ● By Gerry Strauss
The Baywatch star’s healthy choices and inspired activism are driven by her desire to be kind to herself and all living beings.
Aug 31, 2015 ● By Lisa Rosinky
Couchsurfing—sleeping on someone’s couch or spare bed located via member Internet postings—results in in-depth travel experiences that can’t be found in a guidebook.
Jul 31, 2015
A UK study shows that the closer a couple sleeps, the happier their relationship tends to be.
Melancholy music can raise feelings of peace, tenderness, wonder and transcendence in us, say Berlin researchers.
Jul 31, 2015 ● By Sandra Murphy
Animals continually communicate, and by quieting our minds, we can tune into what they’re saying.
