Jun 30, 2016 10:14AM
Adults that eat hefty amounts of plants high in carotenoids have five- to eight-percent longer telomeres, cellular markers that typically grow shorter with age.
Two cans of an energy drink per day produced abnormal heart rhythms and higher blood pressure in healthy adults.
Jun 30, 2016 10:13AM
In a recent study, at least 25 percent of children between 8 and 17 taking such ADHD meds as Ritalin and Focalin were found to have osteopenia, early bone loss.
People with severe low back pain had significantly less pain and more mobility after six sessions of osteopathic manual therapy.
Six new neurotoxins identified in the British journal The Lancet include fluoride found in many municipal water systems and PBDEs, flame retardants found in electronics and plastics.
Entire ecosystems rest on the delicate wings of moths, yet they’re dying off in distressing numbers from causes ranging from pesticides to urban lights.
Small farmers across the country are now delivering fresh produce and organic goods directly to workplaces.
A North Dakota grain plant has acquired a million-bushel terminal that will enable GMO-free grains to be safely transported by rail to food suppliers.
By adding in fish taken illegally, caught recreationally or discarded from commercial catches, a new study shows that the total world catch is 50 percent higher than previously reported.
The DuPont Teflon residues found in the blood of more than 99 percent of Americans is now linked to cancer, birth defects, heart disease and a weakened immune system.
Fruit-eating animal species such as toucans and spider monkeys—many of them declining in number—are key in spreading seeds of the CO2-absorbing trees that mitigate rising global temperatures.
By rescuing food that would otherwise be wasted, a former Trader Joe’s president is bringing high-quality nutrient-rich foods into poor neighborhoods.
With a little forethought, we can spend sunny hours walking barefoot in the sand while still leaving a beach in better shape for our presence.
Jun 30, 2016 10:13AM ● By Linda Sechrist
The monopolistic control of mainstream media means that we often get only one side of the story on crucial eco-issues, topics such as healing and spirituality, and upbeat markers of progress.
Jun 30, 2016 10:13AM ● By April Thompson
In this stressful era, deliberately taking time off from work, email, texting and other demands is critical to our basic well-being.
Jun 30, 2016 10:13AM ● By Aimee Hughes
More golfers are turning to meditation, breathing and visualization to keep their minds focused and free of distraction.
Jun 30, 2016 10:13AM ● By Judith Fertig
Certified, Organic, Humane—how can we distinguish good, better and best from among the healthier choices?
Jun 30, 2016 10:13AM ● By Gerry Strauss
The Passions star is passionately devoted to feeding babies organic fruits and veggies, and helping parents prepare them by hand for an extra boost of health and love.
Jun 30, 2016 10:13AM ● By Lisa Kivirist
Women driving tractors are surging in number, and they are bringing a fresh sensibility to farming by focusing on organic produce and sustainable practices.
May 31, 2016 04:06PM
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 12:08PM ● 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 12:08PM ● 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 12:08PM ● By Judith Fertig
By working into our days more mindfulness, movement and gratitude, we can make ourselves more deeply happy.
May 31, 2016 12:08PM ● By Harvey Deutschendorf
Emotionally intelligent people focus on the positive, set boundaries and adopt other sensible strategies that help them thrive in the world.
May 31, 2016 12:07PM
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.
May 31, 2016 12:07PM ● By Judith Fertig
With a little advance preparation, we can fill our fridge with sweet and savory snacks made from whole foods.
May 31, 2016 12:06PM
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.
May 31, 2016 10:54AM
Adults that reported feeling awe and wonder while walking in nature or listening to music had lower levels of an inflammation marker.
May 31, 2016 10:09AM
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 10:09AM ● 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 10:09AM ● 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 10:09AM ● 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 10:09AM ● 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 11:02AM ● By Kathleen Barnes
Crows’ feet and wrinkles need not mark the passage of years; just follow these easy DIY routines.
Apr 29, 2016 11:02AM ● 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 11:02AM ● 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 10:02AM
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.
Apr 29, 2016 10:01AM
Glyphosate, a probable carcinogen, was detected in 85 percent of the tampons, sanitary pads, swabs and wipes purchased in Argentine stores.
