Good News Headlines 12/12/17
Under the Sumner Street overpass in East Boston, a crowd of people gathered in the crisp December air Friday morning for the unveiling of a new mural…
When Buying Nothing Gives You More Of Everything
A way to get and give free stuff with your neighbors that is time-consuming, inconvenient—and wonderful.
Living And Aging Well With HIV: New Strategies And New Research
A generation ago, a list of tips for aging well with AIDS would have seemed a cruel joke. Today, however, with World AIDS Day being commemorated for the 30th year, many people with HIV are living as long as the general population.
Why Glitter Must Be Banned
Glitter may be fun for a party, but it's a nightmare for human and animal health.
Not The Amount, But Where Your Fat Is Stored Critical For Heart Attack, Stroke and Diabetes Risk
During the past 20 years researchers have learned that people with apple-shaped bodies (fattest in the abdomen) have a greater risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke than those with pear shapes (fattest in the hips, buttocks, and thighs).
Who Are The Baha'is And Why Are They So Persecuted?
There are more than 100,000 local Baha'i communities in places as diverse as Chile, Cambodia and the United States. On the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i faith, the question remains: What is the reason for their persecution?
8 Safe And Easy Ways To Replace Eggs When You’re Intolerant
While it may be hard to believe, there is a way to enjoy “eggs,” and recipes that call for them, with some genius stand-in egg replacements.
12 Healing Houseplants
12 therapeutic houseplants that can boost your physical health, emotional well-being—and even your brain power.
Good News Headlines 12/5/17
Coral bred in one part of the Great Barrier Reef was successfully transplanted into another area, Australian scientists said Sunday, in a project they hope could restore damaged ecosystems around the world.
Researchers Discover Effective Natural Anticavity Herb
As a natural traditional Chinese medicine, Galla chinensis has been widely used since ancient times for its astringency, stypticity, detoxification, and antibacterial activity. In a new finding, researchers in China report that active ingredients in the herb could one day lead to natural anti-cavity products.
Top Five Regrets Of The Dying
At the end of your life, you’ll realize you don’t care about what other people think of you nearly as much as you believe today, and — if you’re like most — you’ll come to the realization that happiness is in fact an ever-present choice.
Unsafe Product Fact Sheet
When it comes to product safety, most people rely on companies and the government to do the “right” thing.
The Colors Of The Wind
The wind whistles, roars and purrs. It teases, soothes, or rips us with cold stabs to match its winter song. Poetic? Yes, but literally and subtly true.
15 Tips For Commercial-Free, Fun-Filled Family Holidays
If you want to make this year’s holidays more meaningful, memorable, and rejuvenating for your family, these 15 tips will help you opt out of the commercial hype and create a truly special celebration for your kids.
3 Community-Based Solutions For Managing And Conserving Water Supplies
The oceans were the original global commons, fished and navigated for ages. But new technologies have added numerous challenges to sustaining our oceans.
EarthTalk: What Are “B Corporations?”
I know what C Corporations, S Corporations and LLCs are, but what are “B Corporations” and how does this status help the environment?
Good News Headlines 11/28/17
In Tulsa, Okla., philanthropist George Kaiser is mounting one of the most ambitious efforts in the US to help the poor.
How Burnout Is Plaguing Doctors And Harming Patients
Several reports recently have highlighted that physician burnout rates across many major specialties in the U.S. have reached epidemic proportions.
With Storms Intensifying And Oceans On The Rise, Boston Weighs Strategies For Staying Dry
A multi-billion-dollar seawall is among climate adaptation options under consideration for the iconic coastal city.
3 Easy Steps To Support Net Neutrality
Want to keep the Internet equally accessible to everyone?
What Ancient Cultures Teach Us About Grief, Mourning And Continuity Of Life
In October each year, Mexican and Mexican-American communities observe “Día de los Muertos” (the Day of the Dead), a three-day celebration that welcomes the dead temporarily back into families.
Daily Astrology
April 2, 2026
The aftermath of yesterday’s dynamic full Moon sees a noticeable downshift in energy. Urgency is minimized as the Libra Moon travels void of course from before dawn until midnight. If possible, let your mind and heart wander...
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