Captive Breeding May Be Last Hope For This Intelligent Marine Mammal
Experts believe the vaquita may only have a few years until extinction — and a captive breeding program may be their last hope. The only problem is that not a single member of the species has ever survived in captivity. With only an estimated 60 vaquitas left, there would not be much room for error in this program. Every...
Want To Burn More Fat? Put These 3 Things In Your Coffee
If you love your morning coffee, you may be surprised to find out that it offers some real health benefits. And by simply adding three all-natural ingredients to your brew, you’ll not only have more energy, but you’ll also drop a few extra pounds. Now that’s how I like my morning coffee! Coffee is actually quite healthy Coffee may perk you...
This Ancient Chinese Practice Can Sooth Stress And PTSD
If you or someone you love has ever experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), then you know how difficult and debilitating it can be. For many generations, sufferers of this condition had few places to turn and few remedies to help them. Luckily, more and more research is coming to light on therapies that can be highly beneficial — like...
Amazing New Species Are Discovered Every Few Days In This Place
On average, a new species is discovered in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) every three to four days. It is one of the most biologically diverse areas on the planet, which is why researchers have taken such a keen interest in it. Unfortunately, there’s also habitat destruction, illegal wildlife trade and other human activities. This means we will lose...
Cold Weather Kills 17X More People Than Hot Weather
Winter can be a magical season. A blanket of snow covering the landscape can conjure feelings of awe and wonder. Festive occasions with friends and family can make the heart glow. And outdoor activities like skating, skiing and sledding can make you feel like a kid again. However, there’s no doubt that wintertime can be stressful too. Grey skies,...
Should We Stop Giving Vegetarian Food Meaty Names?
A famous German statesman once said, “Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made.” Now, yet another prominent German politician wants to change the laws surrounding one particular type of sausage — the vegetarian variety. The country’s agriculture and food minister, Christian Schmidt, has argued food manufacturers should stop the popular practice of giving vegetarian...
Is It Okay To Kill Bears And Mountain Lions To Save Deer? (Tell Us What You Think)
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission has come up with a controversial plan to help support their declining mule deer populations. It’s one that has many wildlife advocates concerned. The state has decided to remove or kill as many as 25 black bears and 15 mountain lions per year from the Roan Plateau ecosystem. The hope is that the...
WATCH: 5 Popular New Year’s Resolutions
Move over 2016, the new year has arrived. More than anything else, January 1 is a great day to take stock of the year behind you and prepare for the year ahead. Reflection and resolutions I have a bit of a tradition. It is a daytime tradition, often accompanied with daytime wine — a rare treat. I imagine it is...
Beat Ear Pain With This Strange Salt Sock Remedy
Using this salt sock remedy for ear infection pain has been around for a long time. This might sound like an old wives tale, but wait until you give it a try. The warm salt helps draw out any fluid from the ear that could be causing pain. The warmth is also soothing when placed on the ear and along...
Sassafras Reduces Inflammation, Pain, Toxins And More
Dubbed America’s “only native spice,” sassafras has a long history as a wonder drug. People once believed it to cure just about anything. But you may also remember sassafras as the iconic flavoring behind America’s first soft drink — root beer. Today, sassafras is still revered for its many important health benefits, including its ability reduce inflammation. A little sassafras...
