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Good News Headlines 11/21/17

In partnership with GE Healthcare and the University of Pittsburgh Hospital, Doug Dietz redesigned the rooms with the MR scanners to feature “adventure” environments that excited kids, rather than scared them.

Sex Scandals And A Buddhist Nun

Some would argue that the purpose of religion and philosophy is to curb man’s baser instincts. So do they have anything useful to say about today’s ongoing sex abuse scandals?

Dangers Of Wi-Fi Public Discussions Begin Nov 28 In Massachusetts Legislature

PR people, increasingly dependent on sophisticated cellphones for news, info and communication, must be aware of dangers they present.

Study Proves Sugar Is Responsible For Remarkable Rate Of Disease

From a nutritional standpoint, your body does not need refined sugar. If you never ate another morsel of candy, sugar or starch again, you would live quite comfortably and likely in far better health.

Massage Increases Regrowth Of Muscle Tissue

Massage is an easy-to-use treatment with very few side effects that can lessen pain, decrease anxiety and stress, increase flexibility, improve immunity, and increase blood flow.

Straws Suck, Join No Straw November

Every piece of plastic counts. Even one straw. Especially one straw, because, if you think about it, would you even miss it if it weren’t there?

Good News Headlines 11/14/17

Pangolins may not be very good at protecting themselves, but that is why they have a team of men who are dedicated to watching over them.

How A Socialist Beat One Of Virginia’s Most Powerful Republicans

Is Lee Carter’s shocking victory a sign of things to come across America?

Want To Prevent Sexual Harassment And Assault? Start By Teaching Kids

In the wake of sexual assault and harassment allegations involving Harvey Weinstein and Bill O'Reilly, Americans may be learning just how prevalent sexual violence is in our society.

The Hopeful Work Of Turning Appalachia’s Mountaintop Coal Mines Into Farms

In the post-coal economy, life-skills training helps employ people and restore the savaged land.

Is Most Back Pain Caused By Repressed Emotions?

Few people want to be told that their pain is psychological or emotional in origin, but there’s quite a bit of evidence that backs this up.

Whales, Sea Turtles Threatened By Trump Administration Proposal

The Trump administration proposed a rule to federalize regulation of drift gillnets used to catch swordfish on the West Coast. The rule would end California’s right to prevent the deadly entanglements of sea turtles, whales and dolphins in these underwater, mile-long nets.

Automatic Brain: The Magic Of The Unconscious Mind

You may be surprised to discover your conscious mind plays only a minor role in guiding your life. In fact, most of what you think, say and do every day is a function of your “automatic,” or unconscious brain (also known as your subconscious).

A Surprisingly Simple Solution To A Transportation Mess In India

Electric rickshaws have become an economic and environmental lifeline for both drivers and passengers.

Probiotics Provide Anti-Cancer Effect

Differences in the bacterial make up of breast tissue in those with breast cancer point to the existence of a “microbiome” within the breast as well as the prospect of probiotic use in the battle against this disease.

10 Essential Oils Every Yogi Needs

Can essential oils be a part of your yoga sadhana? We think so! While the ancient yogis didn’t have access to modern essential oil processes, the use of clean and pure scents were praised

Good News Headlines 11/1/17

Another country has joined efforts to stop the plastic pollution crisis by banning single-use plastic bags…

The Blueprint For The Most Radical City On The Planet

In July 2017, 34 year old Chokwe Antar Lumumba was sworn in as Mayor of Jackson Mississippi. He soon announced that the city was going to be “the most radical city on the planet.”

Feeling Overwhelmed? Eight Ways To Protect And Nourish Yourself

Here are 8 ways we can tend ourselves to reduce overwhelm and protect ourselves during these stormy times.

Dehydration and Weight Gain

Although there are many factors related to weight gain such as an unhealthy lifestyle, stress and even heredity, most people fail to realize how an overall inefficiency of water in the American diet can stand in the way of weight loss and healthy living.