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Why Being Bored Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Researchers are taking a closer look at the state of boredom that leaves people craving relief--and how it affects decision-making, relationships and behavior.

Good News Headlines 1/28/20

Members of the Blackfeet Nation want tourists to understand how the story of Glacier National Park is really the story of their nation.

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My Path To Tong Ren Healing

I first learned about Tom Tam’s reputation as a powerful healer from the widow of a cancer survivor during a short conversation we had at a social event.

As The Planet Warms, Unusual Crops Could Become Climate Saviors — But Only If We’re Willing To Eat Them

What role can lesser-known crops that thrive under adversity play in efforts to make our global food supply more resilient to climate change?

I'm An OB/GYN Who Attended Thousands Of Deliveries Before Wondering Why Americans Give Birth In Bed

A few years ago I visited Dar a Luz, the only free-standing birth center in New Mexico. It looks nothing like the towering urban hospitals I have spent my career working in.

This Is Better Than an Apology

Why repair attempts are even more powerful than saying sorry.

Why You Should Practice Uitwaaien

Important psychological benefits come from a unique pastime in the Netherlands which highlights the importance of breathing and spending time outdoors all year long.

Good News Headlines 1/21/20

Why would a vegan cheese company want to reach across the aisle to help the competition?

Can A Mesothelioma Prognosis Be Improved With Complementary Therapies?

Although lifestyle factors like nutrition and exercise can't cure cancer, they can help relieve symptoms, reduce emotional stress, and offer a boost to your overall mental state, all of which can improve your mesothelioma prognosis.

Yes, It’s Still Up To You To Do Something About Climate Change

Increasingly, we’re hearing that individual action is insignificant relative to needed political change, but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook.

5 Things You Can Do To Make Your Microbiome Healthier

It’s common for people to focus on their health at the start of the year. But few consider the well being of the microbes that live inside the human gut – the microbiome – which are vital to an individual’s good health.

To Confront Effects Of Trauma, Start With Self-Care

Resilience practices and culturally rooted health traditions show promise for overcoming trauma in real-life settings.

Worlds Fifth Largest Tree Now Safe From Loggers Ecowatch

Good News Headlines 1/14/20

The world's largest privately-owned giant sequoia grove — home to the fifth largest tree on Earth — is now safe from development.

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Helping Children Overcome Grief And Loss Of A Loved One

When someone close to your family or your child dies, like a grandparent, parent, sibling or friend, there are ways that you can help children overcome grief and loss.

6 Signs A Caregiver May Be Burned Out And 7 Ways To Help

Caring for a loved one with a chronic illness can take a toll, and many caregivers put their own needs aside. Here are some signs that a caregiver may be stressed.

11 Cold And Flu Home Remedies

There are plenty of home remedies that can alleviate your cold and flu symptoms and get you back to normal.

What’s In A Family Name?

A family shapes us from the moment we are born. We learn stories, beliefs, and traditions to help shape our identity. Everyone wants to know, “Who am I?” “Where do I belong in this big world?” “Who will accept me?” “Who can I relate to?”

A Practical Guide To EMF Mitigation

Here to address what you can do to remediate that influence is Lloyd Burrell, who has been an advocate for EMF safety and consumer education for the last 15 years.

How Does A Piece Of Bread Cause A Migraine?

Migraine is the third most prevalent illness in the world and causes suffering for tens of millions of people. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 U.S. household includes someone with migraines.

You’re Not So Different From An Octopus: Rethinking Our Relationship To Animals

Animal whisperer Sy Montgomery argues that we share greater similarities than differences with our fellow animals, and that fact should make us reexamine our relationships with them.