May 31, 2016
High blood levels of DHA, EPA and DPA, found in fish oil supplements, increased prostate cancer risk by 43 percent in a recent study.
May 31, 2016 ● By Jody McCutcheon
Everything from stress to illness to pollution can lead to hair loss, but we can keep our hair healthy and strong with smart eating and shopping strategies.
May 31, 2016 ● By S. Alison Chabonais
Making love still sparkle later in life means moving out of relationship ruts and opening up to new ways of communing and being together.
May 31, 2016 ● By Judith Fertig
By working into our days more mindfulness, movement and gratitude, we can make ourselves more deeply happy.
May 31, 2016 ● By Harvey Deutschendorf
Emotionally intelligent people focus on the positive, set boundaries and adopt other sensible strategies that help them thrive in the world.
In the face of consumer concerns, major U.S. food companies are phasing out artificial dyes from candies, drink mixes and other kid-targeted foods.
Wary of the high personal costs of long workweeks, Swedish employers are switching to six-hour workdays, and report happier employees that maintain their productivity.
Mosquitoes, which are never welcome guests, can even carry dangerous viruses these days—but they can be forestalled with practical, nature-friendly approaches.
With a little advance preparation, we can fill our fridge with sweet and savory snacks made from whole foods.
The herb Ashwagandha raised testosterone levels and increased arm muscle mass in a study of 57 men between the ages of 18 and 50.
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 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.
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.
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 Linda Sechrist
Booming numbers of both seniors and youngsters offer new opportunities for the two generations to learn from each other.
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
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.
Menopausal women that took red clover extract daily retained bone mass, bone mineral density and better blood pressure.
People who eat high amounts of nuts and beans slash their risk of colorectal cancer by a third, Korean scientists report.
Seniors that feel they have purpose and meaning in their lives are less likely to die between the ages of 65 and 73.
In a Johns Hopkins study, people over the age of 70 that were physically inactive had a 70 percent greater chance of impaired hearing.
Glyphosate, a probable carcinogen, was detected in 85 percent of the tampons, sanitary pads, swabs and wipes purchased in Argentine stores.
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 Jayne Morris
Putting together a collage that graphically illustrates your deepest hopes and desires propels a new future.
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 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.
