Earl Hamner, Jr., the creator of the 1970s TV show The Waltons, died recently. Fans of the show recall each episode’s ending, when voiceovers of family members said goodnight to each other. Margaret Quali from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, hears...
Do you have balloon flowers in your garden? This little purple flower packs a powerful punch when it comes to fighting colds. Find out how you can use this little flower to reduce your cold symptoms and more!
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Making lifestyle changes isn’t always easy, and sticking with new habits can be a challenge. Here are a few steps to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Stop comparing
Whether it’s a nutritionist, friend, or coworker, take advice with...
Imagine this scenario: You’re tired and groggy after not getting enough sleep. Oddly enough, you find yourself extremely hungry, even though you ate lunch just a short while ago.
You drag yourself to the fridge. None of the healthy...
Statistics compiled by the Alzheimer's Association state that approximately 5.3 million Americans — 5.1 million of whom are over the age of 65 — have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease as of 2015. Alzheimer's disease, the most common form...
More and more we learn that by taking ibuprofen we subject ourselves to serious health conditions like heart attack or stroke. Yet, most of us have popped ibuprofen or administered it to a loved one to relieve pain or...
At The Alternative Daily, we’ve reported on the growing demand for GMO transparency and labeling — polls say that about 90 percent of Americans want GMOs clearly labeled. Since the passing of Vermont's labeling law last year, more and...
In today's modern world, many of us often opt for convenient and quick meals, even at the cost of nutritional value. When it comes to meat, the processed, sliced deli meats are a popular option.
These meats might be...
Often when we imagine poachers, we picture men in khaki vests holding up the carcasses of rare and exotic beasts while grinning from ear-to-ear. But poaching isn’t just a problem on the African savannah. The truth is, the illegal...
Murder, political intrigue, scandal. Many of the songs and poems we recite to children originated from events that are hardly appropriate for a nursery, and yet their catchy nature and rhyming structure keeps them alive. Here are six rather...
