Dec 29, 2015
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 ● By Kathleen Barnes
Research reports how acupuncture is particularly powerful for back pain, headaches, allergies and digestive problems.
Dec 29, 2015 ● 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.
Nov 30, 2015 ● By Avery Mack
From lobbying to solar energy to recycling, congregations are working to care for our sacred planet.
Nov 30, 2015 ● 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 ● 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 ● 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
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.
Immersing ourselves in a tablet or computer before bedtime disturbs sleep patterns and may change our body’s natural circadian rhythms.
Some popular toys made in China, including crayons and lab kits, contain deadly asbestos, reports the Environmental Working Group.
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.
A chemical-free mushroom-based pesticide could safely target and control more than 200,000 species of agricultural pests.
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 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.
