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.
Jul 10, 2015 01:53PM ● By Avery Mack
By picking what’s left behind in the fields, nonprofit groups are providing fresh, healthy food to millions nationwide.
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