Environmental advocates warn that AI’s rising energy use, increased emissions from building infrastructure, and the potential to slow down clean energy efforts may become serious threats in our fight against climate change.
Less than 60 years ago, interracial marriage was illegal in parts of the U.S. The landmark Loving v. Virginia case on June 12, 1967, set the precedent for interracial couples to be together without repercussions. NPR readers share their stories here of love and adversity in honor of Loving Day.
Let’s listen to each other. Let’s compromise where we can in good conscience. But let’s also demand a halt to all that is cruel and unlawful. There is encouragement to be found in the links here if you will take the time to be fully open to each one to savor its gift.
If these regulations are cut, there would be nothing in place to prevent an organic feed grade pet food from sourcing “substandard animal products from diseased animals, uninspected animals, condemned animals, or animals deemed unfit for human consumption.”
The reactions of the two "Amazing Race" participants, each so different, gave me pause. I realized anew that I want to live life in celebration and not complaint.
In the age of viral Go Fund Me campaigns, seemingly impossible manifestations of goodness happen overnight every single day. This is the unstoppable power of the human heart — it makes things happen. We all have access to this secret power to say “yes.”
At this time, two bills are before the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure which, if enacted, would seriously restrict your access to the wide variety of holistic healing practitioners available in Massachusetts today.
From the West African nation of Benin comes the ultimate story in intercultural exchange, whereby a young man inspired by Jackie Chan films took up kung fu and persisted to run the largest Chinese martial arts club in his country.
Saying we all deserve love is an ideal that creates a struggle inside the parts of us that do not believe love is even possible. When we can love others, we are bridging the loved and unloved self of another in service to their deepest need, as well as our own.
Holistic medicine’s rise is neither a fad nor a rebellion but a pragmatic course correction. By merging evidence-based conventional care with nutrition science, mindfulness practices, and energy modalities, the system moves from crisis response to resilience building.
When you think about your health, your mind may jump to diet, exercise, or stress management. But there's one powerful area that's often overlooked in holistic care: your mouth. Oral wellness doesn't just affect your teeth and gums.
One intriguing implication is that our personal bioelectric field might be shaped by the world around us. Environmental factors such as diet, stress, and exposure to toxins are already known to influence epigenetics — the way genes are expressed.
Public lands are more than just wilderness or national parks. They are places for work and play. Without wild places, the U.S. would be just like every other over-industrialized place in the world.
Whether you’re thinking about your future or supporting an older loved one, remember this: building and maintaining muscle is one of the most powerful tools we have for healthy aging.
Procrastination is not a character flaw, and it doesn’t mean you’re lazy or even bad at managing time. Framing it this way can make you feel even worse about the behaviour, and stops you learning the real reasons behind it. Here’s why you might be avoiding that task – and five steps to get on top of it.
After just three days of intentional silence, the brain begins to physically and functionally rewire itself. A growing body of neuroscience shows that silence can spark changes in the brain comparable to months of meditation, cognitive training, or rigorous exercise.
If you're feeling tired, foggy, or noticing small signs like forgetfulness, shortness of breath, or weight gain, your daily food choices are the first place to look. Ultraprocessed foods are not harmless; they are directly contributing to heart disease, stroke, memory decline, and even early death.
Have you ever had a dream that seemed to be about people or events in the wider world? These dreams may be more common than we realize, but there aren’t culturally available guidelines for recognizing them.
Sea vegetables, a.k.a. seaweed, is a whole category of vegetables available on Earth for humans to ingest that is grossly underutilized in the American kitchen, but adds flavor complexity and a nutritional boost of ocean minerals to your diet.
Antarctica's ice sheet has grown for the first time in decades with an astonishing rebound. Four major glaciers have reversed their previous pattern of accelerated mass loss from 2011 to 2020 and instead showed significant mass gain during the 2021 to 2023 period.
Beneath the glossy finish of a manicure or pedicure may lie health and environmental concerns. With greater awareness and support for greener innovation, we can shape a nail care industry that prioritizes long-term health over short-term beauty.
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