Mindful Eating Could Rebuild Health For Communities Of Color
There is a health crisis in low-income communities of color caused partly by poor nutrition. What’s the solution to rebuilding the health of these communities?
3 Dangers Of Rising Temperatures That Could Affect Your Health Now
I read the news about the urgency of addressing climate change, and as a mathematician who studies climate change, I was not surprised. Very worried, but not surprised.
Vandana Shiva: Everything I Need to Know I Learned In The Forest
We need to value nature’s biodiversity, clean water, and seeds. For this, nature is the best teacher.
Good News Headlines 6/11/19
We usually think of a country’s wealth or capital in terms of its financial bottom line: its gross domestic product. But New Zealand challenged the world to assess it in terms of a very different commodity
Featured Events: 32nd Annual New England Women’s Herbal Conference
More than 40 herbalists, educators, gardeners, and natural health care practitioners presenting over 100 workshops! The New England Women’s Herbal Conference brings together herbalists, healers, and plant lovers to share their wisdom of the herbs and…
Marijuana Is A Lot More Than Just THC—A Pharmacologist Looks At The Untapped Healing Compounds
Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states as of November 2018. Yet the federal government still insists marijuana has no legal use and is easy to abuse.
What Does A 1.5-degree Lifestyle Look Like?
The sheer scale of the individual and societal shifts needed to avoid the worst of climate change might seem immobilizing. But real progress remains within reach…
Japan Leads The Way: No Vaccine Mandates And No MMR Vaccine = Healthier Children
With a population of 127 million, Japan has the healthiest children and the very highest “healthy life expectancy” in the world—and the least vaccinated children of any developed country.
Good News Headlines 6/4/19
Proponents of a new law see it as an opportunity for Filipino youth to help tackle climate change and build a greener environment for their generation.
The Gift Of Soil: How Composting Builds Community
The perfect soil mixture can do more than grow food.
This DIY Lavender Aromatherapy Playdough Will Ease Your Stress
Engage several senses with this aromatherapy stress ball.
What Three Generations Of California Families Can Tell Us About The Links Between Our Health And Our Environment
A decades-long study offers valuable insights into the relationship between the environment in which we live and cancer, autoimmune diseases and other disorders.
Coral Reefs Provide Flood Protection Worth $1.8 Billion Every Year – It’s Time To Protect Them
More than $100 billion has been appropriated to recover from hurricanes Harvey, Maria and Irma; it would make economic sense to spend some of these funds on rebuilding reefs.
Good News Headlines 5/28/19
He was offered money to pack up his home and move elsewhere, but couldn’t bear the thought of leaving the only home he’d ever known in Taiwan. That’s when he started painting…
How To Shift To A More Plant-Based Diet, Without The Guilt
A compassionate and shame-free approach could help encourage omnivores who are maybe not on board the vegan train to reduce their meat consumption, says bestselling author Kathy Freston.
A Route 66 Road Trip Through Indigenous Homelands
I’m seeking out the histories and communities that existed before Route 66 and that survive still today.
How To Instantly Read People: An Underrated Ability
Compared to other senses like vision and hearing, we tend to ignore the information from our sense of smell with the exception of flowers, food being prepared and, of course, those lucky people who have discovered aromatherapy.
The 5G War—Technology Versus Humanity
The Cellular Phone Task Force website1 has a long list of governments and organizations that have issued warnings or banned wireless technologies of various kinds and under various circumstances, starting in 1993. A long list of organizations representing doctors and scientists are also among them…
EarthTalk: Northern Pacific Gray Whale Deaths
Dear EarthTalk: Why are so many gray whales washing up dead on west coast beaches this spring?
Good News Headlines 5/21/19
It’s not every day that you see a story like this. A real David v. Goliath story that results in a win for all of humanity…
Eggplant Apple Cider Vinegar Skin Cancer Remedy
I started to notice a slight red patch appear on the tip of my nose where I had previously injured it with a careless jab from the nose pad of my glasses years before.
Are Yoga And Mindfulness In Schools Religious?
The number of U.S. children age 4 to 17 practicing yoga rose from 2.3% to 8.4% – or from 1.3 million to 4.9 million – between 2007 and 2017, federal data show. The number of children meditating rose to 3.1 million during the same period.
6 Ways To Stay Healthy As You Age
While problems such as Alzheimer’s and heart disease do have a genetic component, lifestyle trumps genes. Physical aging is shaped by lifestyle choices in physical exercise, diet, attitude, and social support.
Kale Near Top Of ‘Dirty Dozen’ Produce List
The Dirty Dozen list of produce items with the highest pesticide residues that comes out annually included kale this year — the first time in a decade that the beloved leafy green has made the list.
6 Natural Treatments And Exercises To Relieve Frozen Shoulder
The shoulder is one of the most flexible joints in the body but if you don’t use it for a while, it will stop functioning properly.
7 Recommendations For Incorporating Indigenous Perspectives Into Biodiversity Conservation
When it comes to conservation, it’s tempting to think that science is the only guide to good policy.
Good News Headlines 5/14/19
Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral could be fitted with a new roof that harnesses solar energy to provide enough energy to power nearby buildings, if the design is accepted.
Can Sitting Less Decrease Your Risk Of Heart Disease?
Too much sitting has long been criticized for contributing to premature mortality, Type 2 diabetes, and a host of other illnesses. In a new study of 5,638 women, we looked at how sedentary behavior was related to future cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Smiling Really Does Make People Feel Happier
Did you know your smile can be a predictor of how long you’ll live -- and that a simple smile has a measurable effect on your overall well-being?
Mushrooms: “Nature’s Greatest Decomposers”
An Indigenous-led organization in New Mexico is using fungus in an attempt to remove chemicals from soil.
