Aging Gracefully: How a Yoga Practice Keeps Us Young

Whether getting down on a mat or practicing modified poses with the use of a chair, yoga helps us to stay nimble, manage stress, reduce symptoms of depression and tame high blood pressure. Read More »

Healthier Pets: Top Supplements for Dogs and Cats

Supplements can add to a dog’s or cat’s health and longevity. Here’s an overview of the top basic supplements every dog or cat should have. Read More »

Fermented Dairy Helps Sidestep Depression

Research finds that consumption of fermented dairy products like kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream and buttermilk may help to reduce the risk of depression. Read More »

Nettle Root Improves Prostate Symptoms

Researchers have found that nettle root significantly improves urinary frequency, urinary urgency and night urination, symptoms associated with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Read More »

Vitamin E Enhances Cancer Immunotherapy

A study reports that vitamin E can enhance immunotherapy responses in cancer patients by stimulating the activity of dendritic cells in tumors. Read More »

Revised Supplement Formula Slows Macular Degeneration

A revised version of a common nutrient formula for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was found to reduce late symptoms an additional 20 percent compared to the original formula. Read More »

Childhood Adventures and Team Sports Boost Well-Being

Research shows that playing adventurously outdoors and participating in team sports can help lower children's mental health risks. Read More »

Peace Day Addresses Global Racism

The 2022 theme of the United Nations-sanctioned International Day of Peace, or World Peace Day, is “End racism. Build peace.” Read More »

Seattle Providing Electric Vehicle Chargers on Utility Poles

Seattle City Light is installing electric vehicle chargers on utility poles as part of a transition to zero-emission electric transportation options. Read More »

Carbon Labels Cut Environmental Impact of Dining

Researchers studied the design of restaurant menus and how adding carbon labels indicating the greenhouse gas emissions per dish affected the choices people might make when dining out. Read More »

Australian Office Building to Feature Solar Facade

A rooftop solar array and solar panels on the sides will adorn an eight-story high-rise planned for West Melbourne, Australia, to provide the office building with most of its power. Read More »

Hurricane-Resilient Wind Turbines Modeled After Palm Trees

Atlantic hurricanes pose risks to renewable energy wind turbines, and researchers are developing more resilient models inspired by palm trees. Read More »

Common California Bumble Bees Go Missing

The Western bumble bee, once easily spotted in California, could not be found in a recent survey led by the University of California-Riverside. Read More »

Burying Human Waste in the Wilderness Deemed Unsustainable

When pathogens in buried poop from campers and hikers leach into the soil, they can spread into waterways or become integrated into an ecosystem. Read More »

Back to School with the Planet in Mind

This back-to-school season, families have an opportunity to make sustainable decisions as they prepare their children for a successful educational experience. Read More »

Living Life in Full Color

Too often, we are barely aware of our lives stuck in grayscale, but if we look deep inside, we long to be the brave red rose in a black-and-white world. Read More »

Tips for Getting Started with Yoga

It's never too late to get started practicing yoga. Here are tips for how to choose an appropriate yoga class for beginners. Read More »

Lissa Rankin on the Mysteries of Healing

Mind-body physician and bestselling author Lissa Rankin provides a discerning guide to healing in her latest book, Sacred Medicine: A Doctor’s Quest to Unravel the Mysteries of Healing. Read More »

Heading Off Headaches: Natural Strategies Help Halt the Pain

Most headaches can be treated holistically, and lifestyle modifications can be key to lasting relief. Read More »

Conscious Consumerism: The Rise of Sharing and Reselling

Local shared enterprises and secondhand shops are saving people money and reducing the impact of excess consumerism on the environment. Read More »