A 2011 study found that Americans are generally happy when they have a household income of $75,000 (and no happier, really, with more). Yet just because you reach that magic number doesn’t mean you are free from financial stress....
In many developed countries, the cycle of life is being disrupted. Children are growing up, becoming educated, job hunting, job swapping, working and playing. Then they are retiring. What they are not doing is having children.
Consider this: If a...
The voices of those who want GMOs clearly labeled on all food products are being heard! While there is still no federal law mandating GMO labeling, large companies are beginning to respond to consumer demands and voluntarily labeling their...
The State of Minnesota will compensate two beekeepers for the damage done to their hives after dust containing neonicotinoid pesticides drifted from neighboring corn plants onto their land. In doing so, the state is confirming what beekeepers have been...
It's about time! It is highly encouraging to see more and more businesses donating their unsold food to charities that are feeding the hungry. The Olive Garden and Chipotle have been donating food for some time, and now, Starbucks...
Since the advent of the agricultural revolution some 12,000 years ago, grains have increasingly become a vital food for the human race. Humans valued them due to their ease of growth, multitude of uses and long storage life. Today,...
It’s no secret that a diet high in sugar, saturated fats, processed foods and empty carbohydrates can lead to high cholesterol levels, heart disease and obesity. This poor diet, paired with a couch-potato mentality, is the source of many...
It’s happened to the best of us. You wake up in the morning with steely resolve, determined to have a day of healthy eating and to steer well clear of junk food. Next thing you know, you’ve got your...
For the millions of individuals currently living with Alzheimer's disease, as well as their affected family members, some days can feel hopeless. The anxiety surrounding an Alzheimer's diagnosis is significant, as individuals understand that there is no cure. At...
A cancer diagnosis is devastating, no matter who is suffering the disease. Just as with humans, surgery, chemotherapy and other treatments may eradicate the cancer or buy time for our pets. There are also natural ways you can help...
