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How To Survive The End Of A Friendship

Breakups happen to friends, too. Here’s how to find closure, while preserving your heart and dignity.

EarthTalk: Fires In The Amazon Rainforest

Dear EarthTalk: What are the ramifications of these horrendous fires taking place now in the Amazon Rainforest? What can be done to stop the madness?

5 Steps To Sustainable House Building

Here’s a list of ideas that can help steer you towards creating a more sustainable and eco-friendly home.

Good News Headlines 9/17/19

Terry Garrett is the mastermind behind the company that designs a tabletop garden specifically for people in wheelchairs…

Organic Food Health Benefits Have Been Hard To Assess, But That Could Change

“Organic” is more than just a passing fad. Organic food sales totaled a record US$45.2 billion in 2017, making it one of the fastest-growing segments of American agriculture.

The 3 Ingredients For A Long Life

Participants consuming about 500mg of total flavonoids each day had the lowest risk of a cancer or heart disease-related death.

How The Women Of Standing Rock Are Building Sovereign Economies

Food security, traditional agriculture, and local self-reliance are key to regenerative societies of the future, say water protectors taking the movement’s lessons forward.

15 Amazing Things You Can Check Out From The Library (Besides Books)

Many libraries loan far more than books — unique libraries around the world offer patrons the chance to check out everything from baking pans to robotics kits.

Good News Headlines 9/10/19

A woman took 97 rescue dogs into her Bahamas home to protect them from hurricane Dorian.

Want Better Sleep? Try A Warm Bath Or Shower 1-2 Hours Before Bedtime, Study Suggests

Do you struggle trying to fall asleep? Do you feel you don’t get enough sleep and you feel sleepy during the day? You are not alone.

Why Raising “Free-Range” Kids Isn’t An Option For Everyone

Helicopter parenting sparked an alternative movement to give children more independence—but not everyone can share that privilege.

Is Collaborative Housing Right For You?

Living with others isn’t just for college roommates anymore. Collaborative housing is a great option for anyone who wants to live in community.

Living Well With Rheumatoid Arthritis: 7 Tips From People With RA

To maintain your quality of life, don’t let any diagnosis keep you from doing what you love. Adapt where necessary.

Patty Nieberg Palestinian Toddler Plays Beach Tel Aviv

Good News Headlines 9/3/19

Sometimes it involves defying the Israeli authorities, but taking children from the West Bank village of Beit Ummar for a day of fun in the waves of the Mediterranean has its own rewards…

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Is It True? Is It Kind? Is It Necessary?

Yoga reminds us that when we complain, just like when we want to give unsolicited advice, we need to turn it around and take responsibility for our own choice of thought.

Giving the Gift of Language

Imagine coming to a new country, leaving all that is familiar and comforting: your culture, your friends, your family, and your roots. You find yourself baffled by a strange and difficult language…

Why Are Harmful Flame-Retardant Chemicals Still Showing Up In Children’s Toys?

Despite being largely phased out a decade ago because of their adverse health effects, PBDEs continue to show up in everyday products made from recycled plastics.

5 Things Nobody Ever Tells You About Menopause

I first started experiencing symptoms of menopause about fifteen years ago. I was a registered nurse at the time, and I felt prepared for the transition. I would sail right through it.

Astrological Forecast for Fall/Winter 2019–2020

The road ahead may or may not feel like a pilgrimage, but it is a journey into uncharted territory with vast potential for awakening and change.

How Do You Mend A Broken Heart?

The energies we emit from our auric field, and more specifically our emotional body, often are taken in by those closest to us, i.e., our children, siblings, parents and other loved ones.