There's no question that fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet and provide benefits to body and mind that go far beyond conventional nutrition. Most are rich in phytochemicals, whose natural power to support health...
In a recent report outlining the health of primates throughout the world, it was revealed that primates are in more danger today than ever in history. In addition, with the introduction of GMO modified corn into the agricultural system,...
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Many people spend most of their days at work sitting at their desk. However, a study from the University of Leicester in England confirms that being sedentary all day is hazardous to your health. With increased risk for developing...
Sustainability is today's buzzword. But just what is sustainable eating? In ecological terms, sustainability is about how biological systems found in living organisms can remain diverse and productive over time. Thus, a sustainable food system is one that provides...
People who are normal weight according to their BMI (body mass index), but who have excess fat around their waists (for men, a waist 40 inches or larger; for women, it's 35 inches or larger), are 17 percent more likely...
Just like humans, environmental systems can become stressed, making them more vulnerable to illness and degeneration. In an attempt to understand why coral reefs are dying at unprecedented rates, marine biologists from the Florida Institute of Technology are using...
With the advent of the internet, how people interact with others has changed forever. Today, children start watching television at younger ages than in the past and they also spend a large amount of time in front of computer...
Many people fight belly fat that is related to a diet containing high fructose corn syrup and processed foods. Did you know that most high fructose corn syrup comes from GMO-based corn products? Did you also know that bees...
In a study published this month in the peer-reviewed journal PloS One, researchers have discovered that early humans were regular meat eaters. Studying what they believe is a child's human skull dating from approximately 1.5 million years ago, researchers...
Do your neck and shoulders feel stiff when you awaken in the morning? Do the muscles seize painfully with no warning? Does neck and shoulder pain limit your physical activity and become your constant companion?
If you suffer from pain...
