Apr 28, 2017
Biking a half hour to work improves brain function, but if pollution hangs in the air, a moderate pace of 8 miles per hour tests best for overall health.
Babies born to mothers given 2.4 grams of omega-3 supplements in the third trimester of pregnancy had nearly a third lower risk of experiencing asthma by age 5.
Brown University researchers found that each alcoholic drink consumed on average per day increased melanoma skin cancer risk by 14 percent.
In a 10-year study, Korean researchers found a link between vitamin C, folate and potassium intake and the length of telomeres associated with increased longevity.
Type 2 diabetics that ingested a dry extract of the bark of Hintonia latiflora, a tree grown in Mexico and South America, experienced a 25 percent reduction in fasting blood glucose levels, as well as improved cholesterol and liver markers.
Teenage girls performed worst in a soccer ball-dribbling drill after reading an article about the perceived incompetence of female soccer players.
Fish, seabirds, penguins, and seals have a new safe haven in the southern Indian Ocean with the French expansion of its protected reserve from 8,000 to 46,000 square miles.
A drive to increase public awareness of turtle-friendly practices seems to be paying off with record numbers of successful hatchlings on beaches in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
With 100 miles of new bike lanes already, Chicago is now moving to build floating, solar-powered paths along the Chicago River to create an auto-free commute.
The helium balloons released into the sky at special events often come down in ocean waters, where they damage the digestive tracts of fish, dolphins, whales and sea turtles.
Ikea’s new line of “no waste” products includes cabinet doors made partly of recycled plastic bottles, a chair made of recycled plastic and wood, and vases made of recycled glass.
All of the electric trains in the Netherlands are now running on energy generated by wind turbines, transmitted via high-voltage power lines.
Airbnb, an economic lifeline for many of its hosts, is encountering legal pushbacks from hotels concerned about the competition and from cities concerned that it removes affordable housing from the market.
It’s now legal to swap and collect seeds in California, making it the fourth state to loosen 80-year-old industrial regulations that hamper non-commercial seed libraries.
Apr 28, 2017 ● By Linda Sechrist
Around the globe, women are organizing to bring compassionate, collaborative and consensus-building solutions to critical social, economic and environmental problems.
Apr 28, 2017 ● By Judith Fertig
Soy, rice, hemp, almond, coconut—with so many plant options to cow milk available we need a guide to the pros and cons of each.
Apr 28, 2017 ● By April Thompson
We can be truly terrific grandparents when we both adore the grandkids and nurture their parents.
About 7.4 billion pounds of dirty plastic baby diapers pile up in landfills each year, yet cloth diapers offer clear environmental and cost advantages and even help with potty training.
Apr 28, 2017 ● By Barbara Pleasant
Some of the best plants to keep as summer companions are herbs that enrich life with their flavors, fragrances and beauty. Whether potted or in the garden, these herbs thrive in hot weather.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By Randy Kambic
The environmental advocate and author explains why only policies that acknowledge our need for nature enable us to thrive economically, physically and emotionally.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By Shawn Messonnier
Enzymes are essential to the digestive health of dogs and cats and can aid ills ranging from vomiting to arthritis to shedding.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By Terry Tempest Williams
A child, accidentally marooned in a cave, feels her fear morph into wonder—a lesson that nourishes her for life.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko
In all climates and terrains, native plants offer more attractive, lower maintenance, planet-friendly alternatives to monoculture turf lawns.
Mar 31, 2017
Concerned citizens will unite on April 22 for a March for Science in Washington, D.C., and locations around the world to call on leaders and policymakers to enact evidence-based standards in the public interest.
People that drink more water in the course of a day tend to eat less, especially fat, sugar, and sodium, a University of Illinois study found.
Spanish athletes that ran barefoot for 12 weeks during a study saw positive changes in their foot rotation while running and landed more often in a desirable mid-foot position.
Heart-attack patients that underwent chelation therapy to remove heavy metals from their blood suffered fewer heart-disease events than a placebo group.
Australian scientists report that sage appears to preserve memory by inhibiting changes to an enzyme that’s key in cognitive functions.
Young Finnish children that tend to be sedentary showed lower reading scores than peers that are generally physically active.
In a Harvard Medical School study, patients with chronic neck pain that practiced tai chi won the same reduction in pain as those doing conventional neck exercises.
With 30 percent of shark species threatened with extinction, island nations are establishing bans on shark fishing in surrounding waters.
To replace plastic consumer waste, innovators have created a food wrap made of milk casein and a six-pack ring made of barley and wheat.
From Paris to Athens to Seattle, cities are struggling to counter vehicular pollution with car-free days and other strategies.
From New England to the West Coast, forests are under attack from an army of invasive insects that may eat several native tree species to extinction.
A South African girl has designed a super-absorbent polymer made of recycled avocado skins and orange peels that can store reserves of water hundreds of time its own weight.
Spurred by rising consumer demand, organic farmland in the U.S. increased 11 percent in two years.
We can give a helping hand to vanishing species of butterflies by planting blossom-rich landscapes.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By Linda Sechrist
Seniors, cancer patients, athletes and babies each need specialized forms of therapeutic massage that take into account the unique aspects of their conditions.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By Judith Fertig
By knowing what the terms on egg cartons mean, we can pick fresh, delicious eggs produced by hens raised in humane conditions.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By April Thompson
As Earth’s oceans continue to decline with disastrous consequences, youth around the world are joining forces to fight pollution and influence policymakers.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By John D. Ivanko and Liam Kivirist
Smart energy technologies make our homes healthier, more comfortable and more affordable, all while helping our home planet.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By Aimee Hughes
Spring is a fine time to lace up our running shoes and head for the road or trail; maybe even start training for a community race.
Feb 28, 2017 ● By Judith Fertig
Fat used to be the nemesis of good nutrition, but the latest research overturns that theory: The right fats actually keep us thin without harming our hearts.
Feb 28, 2017 ● By Aimee Hughes
Gyrotonic exercise, the latest trend in fitness studios, uses special equipment to enable smooth, circular motions that make the body more fluid and supple.
Feb 28, 2017 ● By Avery Mack
The latest creative and Earth-friendly options include converting remains into tree planters, jewelry, ocean reefs and even vinyl records.
Feb 28, 2017 ● By Kathleen Barnes
The queasy stomach, brain fog or food cravings we’re experiencing might be caused by food sensitivities and a leaky gut—but there are some practical, simple solutions.
Feb 28, 2017
Danish researchers found no difference in LDL “bad cholesterol” levels between people that ate low-fat cheese or regular-fat cheese for 12 weeks.
British kids between 6 and 19 that used devices within 90 minutes of falling asleep were more likely to sleep badly and be sleepy during the day, which also can lead to poor diet choices.
Rutgers researchers found that food dropped on the floor for even one second can be contaminated with bacteria, and that carpet transferred fewer bacteria than tile and stainless steel.
In a Harvard study, people that replaced a portion of their normal dairy foods with vegetables, nuts and fish reduced their heart-disease risk by a quarter, while people that replaced the dairy with animal fats increased their risk by six percent.
