A baker in the English town of Guisborough is reviving an ancient tradition to help his neighbors endure high energy costs. “At this time of year, there can be no greater expression of love than baking the family Christmas cake” said Baker Ed.
A biodiversity crisis is reducing the variety of life on Earth. One ambitious proposal is the international initiative known as 30x30: conserving and protecting at least 30% of Earth’s surface, on land and at sea, by 2030.
U.S. House lawmakers were inspired to enact the Pet Evacuation Bill, which requires authorities to take pets into account with their emergency training, and educate people on how to care for animals during natural disasters. Pets now must be evacuated with people.
Indoor air pollution sounds scary and it certainly is something you should take seriously. Luckily, you have several options you can implement in your maintenance routines to improve the air quality and decrease your family’s health risks.
The humble beaver could hold the key to saving our water, according to new research that found how their dam building skills protect rivers threatened by climate change.
B12 is scarce in the diet, and it is found only in foods from animal sources. Without adequate B12 in the body, overall health and quality of life are negatively affected.
Picking out the right gifts, the frustration over delivery delays or the hit to the wallet, shopping for holiday gifts can be stressful. What’s the point of it all? Social scientific research reveals, the costs and benefits of gift-giving aren’t what they seem.
About 90% of the nearly $4 trillion Americans spend annually for health care in the U.S. is for chronic diseases and mental health conditions. But there are new lifestyle “medicines” that are free that doctors could be prescribing for all their patients.
The Twitter archives allow for instant and complete access to every public tweet, which has positioned Twitter both as a archive of collective human behavior and as a credentialing and fact-checking.
14 year-old Leanne Fan developed Finsen Headphones, a low-cost headphone device that uses machine learning and blue light therapy to detect and treat mid-ear infections in children—potentially preventing up to 60% of hearing loss in children.
According to a recent article in The Economist, interest in veganism is surging, with concerns about health and climate being the prime motivators for the trend.
Contrary to popular myth woodpeckers do not kill trees by making holes or nesting cavities. They have a symbiotic relationship with trees, much the way butterflies have a symbiotic relationship with their host plants.
DIY gifts can help you cut costs, and they can be sentimental to the recipient. But best of all is that everyone knows DIY gifts come from the heart. Here are a few sustainable DIY gifts you can make to delight your recipients.
In-person events bring people — and literally — their energetic sparks together, generating a positive charge and vibration shared by all. Sharing our “spark" with others increases good health, both personal and planetary.
If we loosen our grip on the idea that truths are always facts, and instead accept that some things feel true to some and false to others, we make space for co-existing truths, and can push beyond division, toward progress.
An interesting trend has developed: Opioid emergency room visits drop by nearly 8% and opioid prescriptions are modestly lower in states where marijuana is legalized.
We, 50 organizations focused on food sovereignty and justice worldwide, want you to know there is no shortage of practical solutions and innovations by African farmers and organizations. We invite you to step back and learn from those on the ground.
I rubbed the dog’s soft neck. He pushed his head into me as his silk-like fur slid through my fingers. This was nothing new for Evan ― he gets pets and scratches all the time. But I hadn’t touched a dog in 19 years. Petting Evan made me emotional.
What if we, as healers, had the power to create the change we yearn for, and build the bridge to a new healthcare system that truly supports us all? In many ways, holistic practitioners do this already.
Harnessing the power of positive thinking started early for me, and most likely seeded my beliefs and success with self-healing. Well, why shouldn’t I be able to heal my body with simple tools in an affordable way? My ancestors did.
Some of the most popular social media influencers regularly offer health advice to their followers. But there are good reasons you should consult your healthcare professional before buying a new product promoted on social media.
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