Displaying items by tag: December 2018
Organic Labeling Evolves to Meet Challenges
Scientists at Germany’s Neumayer Station III, in Antarctica, have harvested their first crop of vegetables grown without...
Growing Cities Must Add Woodlands
The U.S. Forest Service has determined that as the acreage of urban environments more than doubles between 2010 and 2060, green spaces and urban forests need to...
Guide to Sustainable Merry-Making
There is symmetry between living in an eco-conscious manner and the spirit of Christmas. Striving for peace on Earth and good will to all can also be expressed in...
Ways to Increase Longevity
Analyzing why Americans have a lower life expectancy when compared to most other developed countries, Harvard researchers used...
Dangers with Phone and Tablet Screens
Blue light—a range of the visible light spectrum emitted by most white LEDs and most tablet and phone screens—could be hazardous to our health, a new...
Health Benefits of Popular Holiday Dish
Serving yams with a holiday dinner helps protect liver health, new research...
Multiple Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
Even a single mindfulness meditation session can significantly reduce anxiety and lower heart rates, Michigan Technological University research shows. Fourteen people with...
Reduces Anxiety and Depression
In a double-blind, randomized study at Iran’s Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 68 university students took either...
Pound-Shedding Workouts
Best Exercises from Yoga to Cardio
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss, but most trainers agree that consistent exercise is vital. According to studies by the National Weight Control Registry, 90 percent of individuals that...
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Tips from a Rock Star Doctor
The holidays can emulate a rock star’s life: a wearying travel schedule and social calendar, overindulging in rich food and drink, restless nights in unfamiliar beds. Fortunately, celebrity tips and tricks can...