Functional Medicine: Taking the Whole Toolbox Approach

What is functional medicine, and how does it differ from traditional care? Discover how this evolutionary approach searches for and addresses all factors—environmental, nutritional, biochemical, emotional and social—that can underlie and create health symptoms and challenges. Read More »

Making Allowances: Learning to Manage Money at a Young Age

Should kids have allowances? Experts say yes—instituting a plan that works best for each child is a sound way to start teaching the value of money, budgeting and saving. Read More »

Doggy Lost… and Found Again: Microchips Provide Peace of Mind

Three million lost pets are picked up by animal control agencies each year. Most that make it back to their owners have been identified and reunited through tags, tattoos or microchips. Read More »

Peace Mail: Spreading Good Will on Earth Through Art

World Peace Day is September 21, and artist Franck de Las Mercedes’ brightly painted, pre-paid boxes, labeled with messages like, “Handle with Care: Contains Peace,” are stimulating new ways of communicating through art. Read More »

Injury-Free Yoga: Proven Approaches for Safe Practice

Our yoga experts compiled 10 helpful tips to help you avoid the risks and reap the benefits of this empowering discipline. Read More »

Julia Cameron Speaks from Her Heart: Creating a Life Beyond Need and Worry

Known for her precedent-setting books on creativity, Cameron explores how we can use our innate creativity to align our inner values and achieve a true sense of prosperity. Read More »

Banishing Wheat Belly: The Drawbacks of a Wheat-Dominated Diet

Preventive cardiologist Dr. William Davis, author of Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health, believes wheat is behind so many current health problems. Read More »

Eco-Friendlier Floors: Top Green Choices for What’s Underfoot

Traditional carpets can off-gas and are difficult to dispose of or recycle. Fortunately, there are a host of savvy alternatives that won’t tax the health of our families or the planet. Read More »

Exploring Our Creative Side: Engaging in Community Arts Brings Unexpected Rewards

Want to join a music or choral ensemble, theatre or dance group or an art class? Jump in—you can enjoy most art disciplines at any age, and no previous training or ability is required. Read More »

Upcycle It: Repurpose Just About Anything

Discover ways to reduce your consumption and help the environment by using these simple, green tips. Read More »

No GMOs: Stop Monsanto’s Attacks on Safe Food Laws

Monsanto has recently launched aggressive backdoor attacks on organic and non-GMO farmers and consumers. Join with millions of other concerned consumers and national organizations, such as the Organic Consumers Association, Center for Food Safety, United Farm Workers, Sierra Club and Rainforest Action Network, to safeguard our food supply and environment. Read More »

Harm Alarm: The Bambi Effect

Noise pollution doesn’t just upset humans and pets. It can influence and disturb local ecosystems by driving away some wildlife species, attracting others and altering area plant life. Read More »

Bunker Hunker: Down is the New Up

Could people someday live in an underground skyscraper? Maybe. A designer’s innovative plan would theoretically fill a 900-foot-deep, 300-acrewide crater left by the Lavender Pit copper mine, in Bisbee, Arizona. Read More »

Keep Running: Robust Record-Breaking Centenarian

In late 2011, a 100-year-old Briton, Fauja Singh, became the world’s oldest marathon runner, finishing the Toronto Waterfront Marathon in eight hours and 25 minutes. Learn his secrets to a long and healthy life. Read More »

Noodle Doodle: Creativity on Tap

When is the best time of day to solve a problem that requires a flash of illumination? The answer may surprise you. Read More »

Trash Fashions: The Rehabilitation of Plastic

There may be hope for plastic after all. New biodegradable, compostable options are being used for household yard-waste bags and dinnerware. Read More »

20-Second Trust Factor: The Importance of First Impressions

Guess what? First impressions not only count—they also help us detect whether a stranger is genetically inclined to be compassionate, trustworthy or kind. Read More »

Can Parents Teach Peace?: Help Prevent Aggression in Children

A recent study that focused on thousands of middle-school students suggests they can. Read More »

Cool Schools: Spotlight on Sustainable Colleges

College-bound students appear to be thinking green. Environmental credentials, in addition to academic excellence and affordable tuition, are gaining traction in their selection process. Read More »

Few U.S. Adults Regularly Practice Healthy Habits: Report Shows Americans Aren't Making Time for Health

The American Heart Association reports that only 12 percent of Americans regularly practice the healthy life trifecta of good nutrition, exercise and oral care. Read More »

Mate Tea Fights Colon Cancer: Health Benefits of This South African Beverage

Bioactive compounds in this South American tea may help fight inflammation and colon cancer. Read More »

Watching Magic Boosts Creativity in Children: A Reason to Expose Kids to Fantasy

Sometimes, living in a “fantasy world” can be a good thing. Recent research finds that fantasy films with magical content can fuel the imagination and creativity of young viewers. Read More »

Why Laptops Should be Renamed... and Relocated: The Health Risks of Portable Computers

Their name notwithstanding, portable computers should not be used directly on the lap, at least for extended periods of time. Find out why. Read More »