Eat Mushrooms to Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer

Research finds that consuming culinary mushrooms three times a week can lower the chance of developing prostate cancer by 17 percent. Read More »

Maintain a Healthy Diet and Weight to Lower Cataract Risk

Maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI) of less than 25, combined with a healthy diet, can reduce the risk of developing cataracts. Read More »

Train Students in Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Improve Grades

Middle school students who receive mindfulness training experience lower stress levels, less depression and improved academic performance. Read More »

Reduce Blood Pressure and Heart Attacks With Better Gut Bacteria

Gut bacteria may affect how hypertensive patients respond to medications and whether cardiac patients are more likely to have heart attacks. Read More »

Eat a Better Diet to Improve Gut Bacteria

Those with higher quality diets have significantly better gut bacteria diversity, a factor linked to reduced risk for a variety of diseases. Read More »

Marry to Halve the Risk of Dementia

Researchers find unmarried individuals—cohabiting, divorced, separated, widowed and never married—have significantly higher odds of developing dementia than their married counterparts. Read More »

Extreme Weather Events Affect Mental Well-Being

People that experience storm and flood damage to their homes are about 50 percent more likely to experience depression and anxiety. Read More »

Eat Nuts to Reduce Odds of Death From Heart Disease

Eating nuts, a good source of unsaturated fat, two or more times per week have a 17 percent lower risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke. Read More »

Nature Cure: Forests and Shrubs Lower Medical Costs

Higher levels of forest and shrub cover throughout the country correspond to lower levels of Medicare health care spending. Read More »

Charge It: Electric Vehicles Get Their Own ‘Gas’ Station

A Maryland gas station owner has replaced his pumps with electric vehicle chargers, making it the first such exclusive charging station in the country. Read More »

Animal Rescue: Government Order Reduces Animal Testing

The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to reduce the animal testing it has long required to gauge the toxicity of chemicals before they can be bought, sold or used in the environment. Read More »

Heave Ho: Cruise Line Abandons Plastic Bottles

As a result of its partnership with Just Goods, Inc., the Norwegian Cruise Line will replace single-use plastic bottles across its fleet by January 1, 2020. Read More »

Lung Relief: Biosolar Leaf Purifies Air in London

Large, solar panel-like structures on the sides of buildings are being used to grow microalgae, phytoplankton and diatoms, purifying the air while generating breathable oxygen. Read More »

Repurposing Weeds: Pond Plants Offer Protein Strategy

Duckweed, a fast-growing plant that blooms on bodies of water, is a superior protein source relatively free of allergens or endangered by climate change. Read More »

Burn Notice: Safe and Sustainable Fireplace Practices

Sustainable, safe and healthy practices for using indoor fireplaces and wood stoves—especially when it comes to maintaining air quality. Read More »

Beyond Calcium: Full-Spectrum Bone Health

Calcium strategies, the right balance of mineral-rich foods, supplements and exercises that increase bone density and muscle mass all help to keep bones strong and fall-resistant. Read More »

Three Weeks of Profound Workshops at Cabo Breath Fest

Cabo Breath Fest will offer many life-changing workshops Read More »

Codes of Awakening Event Comes to Orlando

A weekend promoting deeper spiritual awakening and understanding through presentations Read More »

The Generous Heart: How Giving Transforms Us

When we give to others, whether it’s an act of kindness, generosity or compassion, it helps us live from the heart instead of the ego. Read More »

Perfect Pet Presents: Safe and Eco-Smart Toys

When picking out holiday gifts for our beloved dogs and cats, follow these guidelines to make sure the toys are safe for the pet and eco-friendly for the planet. Read More »

The Emerging Power of ‘We’: Awakening to the Evolution of Community

In this time of climate and societal problems, intentional communities that challenge the “It’s all about me” culture are pointing the way to collective solutions that can save the planet. Read More »

Inhaling the Joy of Life: Conscious Breathwork

Mindfully guiding our breath back to its original rhythm helps lower stress and improve vagal tone, easing such conditions as depression, insomnia and pain syndromes. Read More »