Sep 30, 2019
A new analysis links climate change to the recent global rise of a multidrug-resistant fungal superbug, Candida auris.
A 47-acre contaminated Superfund site in Bellingham, Washington, has been cleaned up and now holds restored wetlands, walking paths, new trees and returning bird life.
Icelanders unveiled a plaque in an official ceremony in memory of Okjokull Glacier, or Ok Glacier, the first of its kind officially lost to climate change.
All You Need Is Love: The Importance of Transcending Spiritual Clichés and Living Their Deeper Wisdom shines a light on many popular spiritual myths with essays from various practitioners.
Popular commercial flosses, some made of Teflon, leach chemicals into the body and don’t biodegrade. Here are some eco-friendly, greener choices for dental hygiene.
Holistic dentistry takes into consideration the connections between basic oral care and the overall health of our vital organs affected by the buildup of pernicious bacteria in our gums.
The “circular economy” is all about rethinking the way we make stuff—designing products that can be reused and powering it all with renewable energy.
Visual artist and writer Jenny Odell on her new book, How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, and why we must rebel against the seductive pull of 24/7 availability.
Optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system, allowing practitioners to address many conditions that transcend typical expectations.
Slow Food activists focus on food that is “good, clean and fair”—which also tends to be food that is local, healthy and sustainable.
By combining the already beneficial aspects of yoga, goat yoga amplifies the practice through the well-documented benefits of human and animal interaction.
Allowing the time for daily naps might very well be one of the most beneficial acts of self-care we can give ourselves.
A grassroots movement towards meditation in the classroom is happening as emerging research documents the strong positive effects of mindfulness on children's developing brains.
When we rescue a shelter dog or cat, the life we save may be our own. National Shelter Pet Month offers a window into the physical and emotional health benefits of pets.
Sep 18, 2019
The Amazon rainforest is in a critical state of near-collapse with a record number of fires in Brazil this year—twice as many as in 2018—as the Brazilian government allows it to happen.
Aug 30, 2019
A new study shows that eating a vegan diet does not compromise endurance in runners.
Researchers have discovered that cold or unsupportive mothering styles can harm a child’s health into adulthood.
Regular exposure to sunlight can decrease the incidence of irritable bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, in children.
Sleep quality, including taking longer to fall asleep and waking more during the night, may be linked to the development of peptic ulcers.
Maqui, black berries that grow wild in the rain forests of Chile and Argentina, show promise for relieving dry eyes and eye fatigue from excessive screen time.
Those suffering from anxiety or depression are more likely to have seasonal or chronic allergies.
It has been found that preventative antibiotics prescribed by dentists for senior patients with specific heart conditions are unnecessary 81 percent of the time.
New research finds that toxic air is killing more people in Europe than tobacco smoking.
Air pollution in general worsened markedly across America between 2015 and 2017, likely due to raising temperatures from climate change.
Elephants have such sensitive olfactory discrimination that they can determine different amounts of food just by sniffing it.
The Amazon Rain Forest continues to lose habitat for animals and plants by clear cutting practices that add to the burden of climate change.
More than 160 dead gray whales have washed up on the Pacific Coast this year, and scientists estimate that they represent just 10 percent of the total number of the dead.
Suntory Holdings, a giant Japanese beverage company, has joined its rivals Coca-Cola and Nestlé to encourage new recycling strategies to fend off outlawing single-use plastic items.
Cultivation throughout the U.S. is becoming more difficult because of unpredictable weather patterns, leading to higher prices and lowered productivity.
Canada’s Parliament recently passed legislation banning the practice of breeding and keeping whales, dolphins and porpoises in captivity.
Safe and effective non-toxic, green cleaning solutions using natural ingredients that are good for our health and the planet.
The key to keeping body and mind young may lie in the therapeutic modalities of bodywork, including massage, energy work, acupuncture, shiatsu and reflexology.
The growing plastics crisis has inspired companies to shift away from single-use containers to ones that are reusable with a deposit.
Entrepreneur, DJ and author Radha Agrawal is on a global mission to catalyze community and connect people with her new book.
Varicose veins can cause pain, cramping, itching, swelling and lead to blood clots and poor circulation. Here are natural strategies to alleviate symptoms and prevent them from developing.
Ayurveda works to rebalance health in coordination with mind-body energy. An Ayurvedic diet can address imbalances and optimize health and well-being. Start with these simple recipes.
The many health benefits of practicing yoga, including protecting against loss of mobility, cardiovascular disease and depression, lowering elevated blood pressure and much more.
Fairies are the heart and soul of living nature. To enter into a profound relationship with fairies, first we must believe in them—we must make-believe.
Aug 30, 2019 ● By Ronica O’Hara
Sound strategies from experts that parents can use to help kids navigate the electronic world we live in.
Natural, alternative treatments for those who are affected by allergies from dogs, cats and other furry animals.
Aug 15, 2019 ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn
Today’s barrage of junk food ads can easily influence kids for the worse, but 10 strategies, including visiting farmers’ markets, teaching cooking skills and implementing device-free family meals, can help them choose to eat better.
Aug 15, 2019 ● By Marlaina Donato
Music not only raises our spirits, it also reduces pain, lowers inflammation, dials down anxiety, bolsters immunity, and boosts creativity, the latest studies show.
Aug 15, 2019 ● By Meredith Montgomery
Today’s kids live fast-paced, technology-driven lives, which is why it’s critical for parents to strike a balance between accepting modern advances and teaching kids timeless virtues.
Aug 15, 2019 ● By Julie Peterson
Holistic veterinarians treat an animal’s underlying condition rather than the symptoms, and many use alternative therapies like acupuncture, laser therapy or massage.
Aug 15, 2019
We can minimize our impact on nature while still enjoying it by using such strategies as buying tents made of recycled materials, forgoing single-use plastics, and packing our trash out instead of burning it.
In a 30-year study, women that quit smoking sharply reduced their risk of developing seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, which can cause joint deformities and disability.
Eating three to four eggs a week increases heart disease mortality by 6 percent and all-cause mortality by 8 percent, a new study found.
Probiotics significantly reduce body weight and fat mass, concluded a Chinese meta-review of 821 obese and overweight people.
After six months of marathon training, running novices reversed the aging of major blood vessels; in another study, heart failure patients that walked fast were less likely to have cognitive impairment.
Montmorency tart cherries in juice or capsules lower systolic blood pressure and insulin levels within hours, reducing factors that lead to metabolic syndrome.
