Dec 29, 2015 04:23PM
Japanese scientists have discovered how to convert the sun’s rays via microwaves into a direct power source strong enough to wirelessly power an electric tea kettle; now they’re working to scale it up.
In a pioneering move, Amy’s Organic restaurant in Rohnert Park, California, combines healthy no-meat dishes with speedy service.
To boost employee productivity, morale and health, corporations as diverse as Aetna, Google and General Mills now supply courses on meditation and yoga.
Dec 29, 2015 04:23PM ● By Judith Fertig
Nutrient-dense, easily prepared soups and broths are wintertime pleasers even in southern climates.
Dec 29, 2015 04:22PM
Daycare workers and others that work with children are now required by California law to be vaccinated against measles, whooping cough and flu.
A third of homes in a University of Houston random study were contaminated with an antibiotic-resistant bacteria, apparently tracked in by shoes.
The progression of Alzheimer’s was slowed in patients taking vitamin E, and falling was reduced by half for those taking vitamin D.
People living in sunny regions have about one-sixth the rate of pancreatic cancer as those in cloudy climes.
People with autism, asked to devise fresh uses for mundane objects, came up with more original and creative ideas than those in a control group.
British scientists report that seniors that feel at least three years younger than their chronological age have almost half the early death rate of those that say they feel more than a year older.
Dec 29, 2015 04:22PM ● By Meredith Montgomery
When we view a child’s autism as a condition that can change for the better, avenues of natural healing open up.
Dec 29, 2015 04:22PM ● By Kathleen Barnes
Research reports how acupuncture is particularly powerful for back pain, headaches, allergies and digestive problems.
Nov 30, 2015 10:26AM ● By Avery Mack
From lobbying to solar energy to recycling, congregations are working to care for our sacred planet.
Nov 30, 2015 10:26AM ● By Cynthia Bowman
With certain movements, we can avoid the stiffness, poor circulation and swollen feet that often accompany long plane flights.
Nov 30, 2015 10:26AM ● By April Thompson
We can move toward mindfulness with such everyday practices as pausing before pushing ‘send’ on an email or letting the phone ring three times.
Nov 30, 2015 10:25AM ● By Richard Davenport
By penetrating to the core of our true identity through spiritual practices, we open the door to vast expanses of peace, healing and joy.
Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM
Despite ambitious resolutions, a new study finds we tend to dramatically increase our intake of calorie-rich foods after winter holiday feasting—although we manage to work in more veggies too.
Some popular toys made in China, including crayons and lab kits, contain deadly asbestos, reports the Environmental Working Group.
Immersing ourselves in a tablet or computer before bedtime disturbs sleep patterns and may change our body’s natural circadian rhythms.
In a recent study, overweight people on varied diets showed a slight weight loss after eating five to seven servings of potatoes a week.
Cancer patients with strong religious or spiritual beliefs experience fewer symptoms, lower anxiety and distress, and stronger social health, researchers find.
A special antioxidant in the Chilean maqui berry reduces LDL and blood sugar, boosts the health of blood vessels, and may even counter the aging effects of UVB rays on skin.
The chromosomal decline common in breast cancer is averted when patients either do yoga and meditate or participate in a therapy support group.
Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM
On any given Sabbath, four out of 10 Americans travel to a place of worship, a number that hasn’t fluctuated dramatically in the past half-century.
A chemical-free mushroom-based pesticide could safely target and control more than 200,000 species of agricultural pests.
A pioneering law formally recognizes that animals can feel pain and stress and so bans the use of animals for cosmetics testing.
More than 200 nations are submitting action plans to the United Nations to reduce their greenhouse emissions by 40 to 70 percent within 35 years.
Collaborating with environmental groups, 3M Corporation is mandating that its suppliers meet strict sustainability and human-rights standards.
By using GoodSearch.com, part of the dollars we spend at major stores will go to our favorite charities.
In a precedent-setting ruling, a Dutch court has ruled that government has a legal duty to reduce carbon emissions.
Careful planning of package delivery can lower the carbon footprint of our holiday purchases.
President Obama’s office has a team assigned to facilitate responses to online petitions that garner more than 100,000 signatures.
Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM ● By Judith Fertig
Puddings, custards, cakes and truffles—with scrumptious vegan recipes like these, there’s no need to pass by holiday goodies.
Here’s a way to cook up what could be the best year ever!
Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM ● By Kathleen Barnes
Using essential oils to blend your own distinctive fragrances, we both tap into their healing powers and avoid the toxins found in most commercial perfumes.
Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM ● By Jennifer Jacobson
Walking children through the process of being helpful to others can instill lifelong habits of altruism.
Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM ● By Sandra Murphy
Sure, it’s tempting to slip food scraps to our pets from our groaning holiday tables, but it’s much healthier to cook them up special treats.
Oct 30, 2015 10:31AM ● By Kathleen Barnes
Made-in-USA cosmetics commonly include toxic ingredients banned in the European Union; a nifty phone app can help us know when to take a pass.
Oct 30, 2015 10:31AM ● By Avery Mack
Healthy eating matters to everyone, so it’s most helpful to donate high-protein, low-sodium, low-sugar nonperishables.
Oct 30, 2015 10:31AM ● By Teal Swan
By listening closely to our children and validating their emotions, we can empower them to better handle tough situations, sometimes all on their own.
Oct 30, 2015 10:31AM ● By Judith Fertig
Trading in time and health for more money to buy more stuff turns out to be a poor equation for happiness.
Oct 30, 2015 09:59AM
In two studies, students with high amounts of gratitude were happier and had more self-esteem than students focused on material goals.
If they play with a guinea pig before reading in front of other children, autistic children suffer significantly less social anxiety, Purdue University researchers have found.
When nails are trimmed too closely—especially on big toes and thumbs—the risk of having ingrown or abnormally shaped nails increases.
Children born to pregnant women taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) or other antidepressant drugs have a 40-50 percent higher chance of high blood pressure in childhood.
Clove extract stopped the development of ovarian, cervical, liver, colon breast and pancreatic cancers in recent Chinese lab experiments.
This month flying drones will be allowed to monitor and facilitate crops in fields, which could enable small farmers to better compete with monster agribusinesses.
With recycling gaining worldwide momentum, America Recycles Day on November 15 hopes to boost U.S. recycling past the 33 percent waste recycling mark.
Colombia, France and Germany are among the countries so concerned about the herbicide’s carcinogenic effects that they are moving to prohibit its use.
French supermarkets are now mandated to donate unsold food to charities or animal feed instead of throwing it away, generating mighty cuts in hunger and food waste.
