Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM
People that as young adults watched lots of TV and barely exercised had significantly lower cognitive skills later in life.
After gastric band surgery and adopting a healthier diet, obese patients lost weight; but they also lost 0.6 grams of pancreatic fat and began producing normal amounts of insulin.
Following widespread public protests, Guatemala repealed a law that formerly gave Monsanto the right to plant its genetically modified seeds in ancestral lands.
Students can increasingly find healthy, sustainable options and locally-sourced food in their dining halls.
Huge indoor farms relying on vertically stacked trays are producing 100 times more food per square foot than traditional methods while using 99 percent less water and 40 percent less power.
Eating insects may invoke an instinctive yuck factor, but bugs are packed with nutrients and protein.
Already, 40 percent of the energy for Unilever’s multinational operations comes from green sources, and it aims to solely use renewable sources worldwide by 2030.
As organic produce becomes more popular and available, Costco has become its number one seller in the U.S.
Citing the First Amendment, a judge has overturned an Idaho law that criminalizes surreptitious investigations into animal cruelty.
This summer New York will lease 500 solar-powered foods trucks to vendors that currently consume petrochemicals to drive, power equipment and cook food.
Kitchens can easily be energy hogs, but strategies such as using convection ovens, slow cookers and pot lids can reduce the monthly utility bill.
Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM ● By Avery Mack
We don’t have to be kids to once again take up coloring pages of inviting graphics that induce calm, improve fine motor skills and enhance our creativity.
Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM ● By Stephanie Dodd
Up to 70 percent of American children have problems sleeping at night, but some simple steps help them get more shut-eye.
Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM ● By Linda Sechrist
Doctors schooled in functional medicine and other holistic approaches use eye exams to detect underlying conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Large herds of roving cattle can restore dried-up grasslands, converting them into fertile CO2-sinks that both feed us and reduce greenhouse gasses.
Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM ● By Judith Fertig
While about half of America’s vegetable consumption is stuck in a rut of tomatoes and potatoes, supermarket aisles overflow with exotic and healthier options.
Jan 29, 2016 10:43AM ● By Julianne Hale
Children's developing bodies and minds respond to yoga on a deep level, both on and off the mat. Here is how kids can get started practicing yoga to reap the many health benefits.
Jan 29, 2016 10:43AM ● By Randy Kambic
It lacks the speed and intensity of downhill skiing, but that’s the charm of cross-country skiing for those that love quiet time in nature while losing weight and building muscle.
Jan 29, 2016 10:43AM ● By Sandra Murphy
Starting with a bird feeder, binoculars and app, we can thrill to the medley of birds in our backyards and wildlife refuges.
Jan 29, 2016 10:43AM ● By Judith Fertig
True friendships transcend age and time, come in many flavors and make for happy and healthy lives.
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