The Alternative Daily
Do You Know How to Sleep Really Well?
While the answer to this question may seem obvious, many of us have certain habits that may be unwittingly affecting the quality of our...
Beating Rheumatoid Arthritis With Exercise
Exercise is one of the best prescriptions for good health, even for those with rheumatoid arthritis. While you may not feel like moving, in...
Could Bike Commuting Make You Happy?
A recent research project completed by a student at Portland State University (PSU) in Portland, Oregon has named biking as the most satisfying form...
Dow Chemical Seeks Approval for GM “Agent Orange” Soybeans and Corn
In a proposed “solution” to the herbicide-resistant weeds that have sprung up largely thanks to Monsanto's “RoundUp Ready” crops, Dow Chemical, the infamous bioengineer...
Study: Body Size Influences Exercise Attitudes
A new study conducted by psychologists at Southwest University in Chongqing, China discovered that the brains of overweight individuals have a very different response...
American Grasslands Disappearing – Why it Matters
In a recent editorial, Dan Charles of National Public Radio (NPR) brought to light the dramatic reduction in US grasslands over the past decade....
Study: Cruciferous Vegetables May Protect Against Lethal Radiation
The ongoing—and worsening—news about the Fukushima nuclear disaster has many people worried about radiation. In a piece of encouraging news, however, a new study...
The Powerful Nutritional Punch of Pistachios
It should come as no surprise that nuts are a healthy addition to a balanced diet. Copious amounts of research involving major cohort studies...
Amazonian Fungus Eats Plastic!
Another reason why our planet's rainforests are so crucially important to preserve: there are fungal species that dwell in them that can greatly help...
Pesticides Found in Blood Linked to Alzheimer’s
Research is finding more and more evidence of the dangers of chemicals that linger in our ecosystem, even long after they are banned from...
