May 31, 2016
The electric coils that heat up the nicotine in e-cigarettes produce levels of reactive free radicals roughly similar to those found in heavily polluted air.
A six-month treatment with a mushroom extract called AHCC healed eight of 10 women with human papillomavirus, a common sexually-transmitted disease.
Adults that reported feeling awe and wonder while walking in nature or listening to music had lower levels of an inflammation marker.
Stand-up comics evoke warm bonding in their audience, a British researcher has found.
Scientists, doctors and other researchers have developed the WELL Building Standard, a certification program that emphasizes human health and well-being in the design of new structures.
A major supermarket chain will no longer buy fruit or vegetables from farmers that spray with any of eight pesticides that are toxic to bees.
The Living Future Challenge has developed a bold framework to evoke fresh thinking about the design of systems, products and buildings.
Athletes suffer more injuries on artificial turf, and now the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has called for new studies to determine if links exist between synthetic surfaces and cancer in young athletes.
May 31, 2016 ● By Aimee Hughes
Yoga, with its long slow stretches and inner focus, complements and balances the physical iron-pumping and competitive culture of bodybuilding.
May 31, 2016 ● By Avery Mack
For a truly memorable vacation, try a yurt or castle via AirBnB, a house swap in Hawaii, or house sitting in London.
May 31, 2016 ● By Shawn Messonnier
Pets such as bulldogs and rabbits are particularly vulnerable to heatstroke, but we can cut the risks by taking preventive measures and knowing what to do if a pet is overcome.
May 31, 2016 ● By Armin Brott
When a dad is highly involved, the kids turn out to be smarter, more motivated and successful plus less likely to get into trouble.
Apr 29, 2016 ● By Kathleen Barnes
Crows’ feet and wrinkles need not mark the passage of years; just follow these easy DIY routines.
Apr 29, 2016 ● By Sandra Murphy
Life as a beloved American pet might seem ideal, but 70 million of our cats and dogs are medicated for anxiety and depression.
Apr 29, 2016 ● By Linda Sechrist
Booming numbers of both seniors and youngsters offer new opportunities for the two generations to learn from each other.
Apr 29, 2016
Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. welcomed five new publishers to its April 2016 training session.
Women given magnesium sulfate during childbirth suffered only half the number of fevers compared to a control group and their newborns had fewer complications.
People who eat high amounts of nuts and beans slash their risk of colorectal cancer by a third, Korean scientists report.
Menopausal women that took red clover extract daily retained bone mass, bone mineral density and better blood pressure.
Seniors that feel they have purpose and meaning in their lives are less likely to die between the ages of 65 and 73.
Glyphosate, a probable carcinogen, was detected in 85 percent of the tampons, sanitary pads, swabs and wipes purchased in Argentine stores.
In a Johns Hopkins study, people over the age of 70 that were physically inactive had a 70 percent greater chance of impaired hearing.
European dentists have found that oxonated water, gas and oils slow the growth of tooth and gum infections and help treat sinus infections, oral herpes and TMJ dysfunctions.
Researchers have found that treating inflammation in depression patients helped decrease their symptoms.
More than 90 percent of playing fields and parks in a six-state area were found to be located within 1,000 feet of corn or soybean fields in which toxic weed killers were sprayed.
Small herds of goats are efficiently ridding a historic cemetery and the University of Georgia of poison ivy and other unwanted plants.
Enterprising senior women in France have created a nurturing 25-unit independent-living apartment building just blocks away from shops, a theater and the metro.
A DNA sampling of 82 purchases found that 43 percent of the so-called “wild-caught” salmon was farmed.
Rising levels of human-made noise are drowning out natural sounds, the National Park Service reports.
Campbell Soup Company has pledged to label its genetically modified (GMO) products and is urging the U.S. government to mandate GMO labeling nationwide.
Apr 29, 2016 ● By Lisa Marshall
If you’re among the two out of five women that feel they simply lack sex drive, some simple approaches can get a lagging libido back into action.
Low energy, slow metabolism, poor immunity—if this sounds all too familiar your thyroid may be what’s ailing.
Apr 29, 2016 ● By Judith Fertig
Chewing natural gum while shopping and adding coconut oil to our coffee are among the simple steps that can perk up health.
Apr 29, 2016 ● By Gerry Strauss
She hasn’t eaten meat since age 13, keeps her attitude upbeat and insists on quality beauty products.
Apr 29, 2016 ● By Jayne Morris
Putting together a collage that graphically illustrates your deepest hopes and desires propels a new future.
Apr 29, 2016 ● By Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist
Big signs, clever price tags and personal touches are sure ways to make a yard sale stand out.
To kick off married life in a planet-friendly fashion, try natural settings, bubble-blowing and acoustic music.
Mar 31, 2016 ● By Randy Kambic
As the planet warms up, teens and young adults are markedly more concerned about the environment and are educating themselves as they take action.
Mar 31, 2016 ● By Sandra Murphy
Elderly, ill and neglected horses need space and loving hands to ensure their survival and happiness.
Mar 31, 2016 ● By Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko
We can easily green up our lifestyle by making simple choices on everything from food to clothes to cleaning supplies.
Mar 31, 2016 ● By Susan Andra Lion
When we step away from our manicured lawns and enter into wide-open natural spaces, we move into a lyrical realm of peace and beauty.
Mar 31, 2016
Yale researchers have found 157 chemicals in fracking fluids that are linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, including arsenic, benzene and mercury.
Just one kiwi fruit a week significantly improved markers of heart health in Spanish subjects.
Taking 30-second computer breaks to view a photo of a flowering meadow on a rooftop helped college students focus longer and make fewer errors.
Dentists that use higher amounts of mercury in their practice are 10 percent more likely to develop tremors of the hands and arms.
By avoiding certain plastics, foam products and certain seafood, we can strategically lower our exposure to the worst carcinogenic chemicals, reports the Environmental Working Group.
A review of 33 studies found that Tai Chi reduces depression and muscle stiffness and increases well-being for patients with some chronic conditions.
Organic agriculture practiced worldwide can boost the CO2 content of soil and help lower global temperatures, reports the Center for Food Safety.
Honeybee backers scored a court victory that blocks sales of a bee-toxic pesticide, while findings of high aluminum levels in bee bodies evoke fresh concerns about other pesticides.
To help consumers choose sustainable seafood, Greenpeace evaluates and rates grocery chains on their seafood purchasing policies and labeling.
