Displaying items by tag: November 2018
May Lead to Impulsiveness and ADHD
Fetal exposure to air pollution, even at levels considered safe by current standards, has been...
Extinctions of Threatened Species Continue
The death of the world’s last male northern white rhino has rendered the species functionally extinct, which means the...
Opens Door to Reducing Cardiovascular Disease
A lack of diversity of gut bacteria is linked to hardening of the arteries, a new...
Organic Labeling Evolves to Meet Challenges
Organic shoppers may see additional labeling on produce. More than a dozen farmers and scientists from...
Tip-Of-The-Tongue Word Loss Not Associated With Memory Loss
Tip-of-the-tongue word loss, an aggravation for many seniors and other adults, occurs less frequently in those with...
Hostile Teachers Hamper Learning
Teachers that antagonize their students by belittling them, showing favoritism or criticizing their contributions can damage their...
Contributes to Cardio and Metabolic Health
Eating a handful of walnuts daily boosts certain types of healthy gut bacteria that appear to contribute to...
Supercharge Your Immune System
Natural Ways to Stay Healthy
Like many other health conditions, challenges to our immune systems are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 26.5 million adults and kids have asthma, 50 million have allergies and up to 20 percent get...
Nurturing Creative Kids
Hobbies Engage and Grow Healthy Kids
Unplugging with creative and fun activities fosters skills that can last a lifetime. Studies published by the National Endowment for the Arts Office of Research & Analysis show that...
Eco-Packaging Progress Report
Innovative Uses of Pulp, Paper and Mushrooms
Whether shopping online or in a local store, more eco-friendly options are available and they’re worth seeking out. In grocery stores, look for...