Mar 31, 2017
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.
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.
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.
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.
Older adults with higher levels of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin nourishing their eyes also performed better on a cognitive test.
Stressed and fatigued individuals that took a supplement containing magnesium, probiotics, vitamins and minerals for 30 days saw sharp reductions in these symptoms.
Singapore toddlers that experienced eczema or wheezing in their first 18 months were more likely to have a food allergy at 36 months.
Researchers have discovered that regularly taking DHA improves brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
