Mar 31, 2016
Microorganisms in the gut of the common mealworm appear to turn discarded Styrofoam and plastic into biodegraded fragments that look like rabbit droppings.
Germany has followed Scotland’s lead in the European Union by blocking the use of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in agriculture.
The Corexit oil dispersant used by British Petroleum to clean up the Deepwater oil spill will have long-lasting lethal effects on marine life.
Lower Austria, largely relying on hydropower from the Danube River, generates all its electricity from renewable sources.
Mark your calendar! To celebrate its 100th birthday, the National Park Service will let everyone in for free 16 days this year.
Activists are increasingly using ballot initiatives enabling voters to enact local policies created to protect clean air, clean water and clean energy.
Mar 31, 2016 ● By Derek Flanzraich
More attuned to fit muscles than fat rolls, millennials are remaking the exercise world with workouts that are intense, social and customizable.
Mar 31, 2016 ● By Judith Fertig
Hospitals—infamous for poor-tasting and less than healthful food—are beginning to use on-site farms and greenhouses to boost patient nutrition and community well-being.
Mar 31, 2016 ● By April Thompson
By turning a conventional to-do on its head, Marie Kondo has taught millions worldwide how to gain joy by permanently de-cluttering their homes.
The Deny Americans the Right to Know, or DARK Act, was defeated in the U.S. Senate, representing a major victory for consumers.
Mar 31, 2016 ● By Linda Sechrist
The supply of fresh H2O essential for human health is dwindling with pollution and development, but a wave of support is building to claim clean water as a basic human right.
Mar 31, 2016 ● By Avery Mack
The healthy, tasty, GMO-free varieties of produce that our grandparents enjoyed are making a comeback.
Feb 29, 2016 ● By April Thompson
Creative subdivisions are being built around working farms that include homegrown veggies and even chickens and lambs.
Feb 29, 2016 ● By Randy Kambic
Rollers that rub out muscle kinks are the latest fitness trend, offering self-massage relief to everyone from soccer players to stiffening seniors.
Feb 29, 2016 ● By Sandra Murphy
If a house cat pounces on guests, throws up or pees in places other than the litter box, don’t despair—practical solutions can turn a cat into a paragon of virtue.
Feb 29, 2016 ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn
When it comes to steaks, hamburgers and other red meats on the menu, what’s better for the environment turns out to better for animals and people, too.
Feb 29, 2016
In laboratory experiments, honokiol, a magnolia bark extract, halted the grown of cancer cells of the mouth, larynx, tongue and pharynx.
A seven-species probiotic taken by healthy Dutch subjects for four weeks noticeably reduced attitudes of aggression, hopelessness and rumination.
People that ate an apple before grocery shopping stocked their cart with a healthier portion of fruits and vegetables.
Frequent migraine sufferers were found to have high levels of heavy metals and low levels of other vital minerals in their blood.
People that as young adults watched lots of TV and barely exercised had significantly lower cognitive skills later in life.
After gastric band surgery and adopting a healthier diet, obese patients lost weight; but they also lost 0.6 grams of pancreatic fat and began producing normal amounts of insulin.
Following widespread public protests, Guatemala repealed a law that formerly gave Monsanto the right to plant its genetically modified seeds in ancestral lands.
Students can increasingly find healthy, sustainable options and locally-sourced food in their dining halls.
Huge indoor farms relying on vertically stacked trays are producing 100 times more food per square foot than traditional methods while using 99 percent less water and 40 percent less power.
Eating insects may invoke an instinctive yuck factor, but bugs are packed with nutrients and protein.
Already, 40 percent of the energy for Unilever’s multinational operations comes from green sources, and it aims to solely use renewable sources worldwide by 2030.
As organic produce becomes more popular and available, Costco has become its number one seller in the U.S.
Citing the First Amendment, a judge has overturned an Idaho law that criminalizes surreptitious investigations into animal cruelty.
This summer New York will lease 500 solar-powered foods trucks to vendors that currently consume petrochemicals to drive, power equipment and cook food.
Kitchens can easily be energy hogs, but strategies such as using convection ovens, slow cookers and pot lids can reduce the monthly utility bill.
Feb 29, 2016 ● By Avery Mack
We don’t have to be kids to once again take up coloring pages of inviting graphics that induce calm, improve fine motor skills and enhance our creativity.
Feb 29, 2016 ● By Stephanie Dodd
Up to 70 percent of American children have problems sleeping at night, but some simple steps help them get more shut-eye.
Feb 29, 2016 ● By Linda Sechrist
Doctors schooled in functional medicine and other holistic approaches use eye exams to detect underlying conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Large herds of roving cattle can restore dried-up grasslands, converting them into fertile CO2-sinks that both feed us and reduce greenhouse gasses.
Feb 29, 2016 ● By Judith Fertig
While about half of America’s vegetable consumption is stuck in a rut of tomatoes and potatoes, supermarket aisles overflow with exotic and healthier options.
Jan 29, 2016 ● By Julianne Hale
Children's developing bodies and minds respond to yoga on a deep level, both on and off the mat. Here is how kids can get started practicing yoga to reap the many health benefits.
Jan 29, 2016 ● By Randy Kambic
It lacks the speed and intensity of downhill skiing, but that’s the charm of cross-country skiing for those that love quiet time in nature while losing weight and building muscle.
Jan 29, 2016 ● By Judith Fertig
True friendships transcend age and time, come in many flavors and make for happy and healthy lives.
Jan 29, 2016 ● By Sandra Murphy
Starting with a bird feeder, binoculars and app, we can thrill to the medley of birds in our backyards and wildlife refuges.
Jan 29, 2016
Babies up to toddler age had 46 percent fewer strep infections when their mothers regularly chewed xylitol gum.
Rutgers University researchers report that a compound in virgin olive oil killed cancer cells while sparing healthy cells.
British college students given a bifidobacterium probiotic for six weeks during stressful final exams had significantly fewer and less severe cases of cold and flu.
Toddlers that were joked around with and played “pretend” activities developed better interpersonal skills later in life.
People with a history of chronic bronchitis that routinely drank five or more high-fructose corn syrup sodas a week showed an 80 percent increase in bronchitis incidents.
People over 80 that ate more fish and veggies than meat had brain sizes equal to those five years younger.
The world’s largest spice company has promised to make 80 percent of its herbs and spices both organic and non-GMO by 2016.
The brand-new Levi’s Stadium is built with repurposed materials, has a green roof and solar panels, and is easily reached by bicycle paths and public transportation.
Responding to public sentiment, the Shrine Circus CEO has announced an end to acts by elephants, tigers and lions, which he states “are deserving of our respect and awe.”
Aspen is the third municipality in the country to shift entirely away from fossil fuels, thanks partly to price drops in renewables and government disincentives for coal.
