GMO Bugs vs. Pesticides in the Fight Against Zika Virus
Florida residents have launched a campaign to fight the introduction of genetically modified mosquitos in the Florida Keys. British company Oxitec has received preliminary FDA approval to release three million male mosquitos in Key Haven, close to Key West. These mosquitoes have been genetically modified to produce offspring that would die before adulthood. Oxitec claims that the release of...
Is Your Child Too Competitive?
It seems that each year the most prestigious American universities tell us their acceptance rates keep dropping. Knowing that it is a competitive world out there, many parents see that fateful period of college applications during junior year as the most crucial pivot point of their child’s life. Unsurprisingly, some families support spending the entirety of the K-12 years preparing...
This “Smokin” Car Is Made From Hemp
Hemp really is a miracle plant. It has been grown for thousands of years and is used in everything from paper and food, to textiles, building materials and even body care products. Some even believe that Henry Ford experimented with hemp to build car bodies. Rumor has it that BMW, among other luxury car manufacturers, are experimenting with hemp...
8 Beginning Runner’s Training Tips To Get Ready For Your First 5K
Half-marathons, marathons, and ultra-marathons seem to be all the rage these days, but let’s face it, most of us would be happy to run a mere mile comfortably. The truth is, starting to run can be very intimidating, especially (and I say this from personal experience) when you realize you can’t do it for more than 30 seconds without...
Helping The Poor And Homeless Keep Their Pets
Dogs and cats end up at shelters for any number of reasons, but often it’s because their struggling owners can’t provide for them. People without homes usually have no choice but to give up their animals, while others must decide between paying the rent or buying pet food. Unfortunately, shelters may put these animals down. Volunteer organizations nationwide are...
5 Ways To Eat Turmeric For Enhanced Memory
Many of us already know and love turmeric: the delicious yellow spice best-known for its starring role in curries. Not only has it been embraced by multiple Eastern traditions for its medicinal properties for thousands of years, there is also a large body of research supporting its many health benefits. Now, researchers have found that turmeric may be even healthier...
13 Stupid Ways To Die
Human life is fragile. And of all the ways to die, there are some really stupid causes out there. But how do you rank the top dumbest ways to die? By the most surprising causes of death — football kills 20 people every year, apparently — or the most bizarre? Some things are hard to avoid (although rare), like...
Are There Bed Bugs In Your Car? What To Do About It
If you've ever dealt with bed bugs, you probably already have shivers running down your spine at the very thought. Who wants to have insects crawling through their sheets — and biting them — while they’re sleeping? When we hear the term "bed bugs," we often think, logically, of beds. However, these insects, part of the Cimicidae family, can...
7 Backyard Weeds That Can Kill Your Dog
There are plenty of ornamental plants that are dangerous to pets, but you can make sure they aren’t in your yard or your dog can’t get to them. That’s not the case with weeds. If your pet exhibits any symptoms of exposure to or consumption of poisonous plants, take him to an emergency veterinarian immediately. Cowbane Also known as water hemlock...
7 Ways Meditation Helps You Become A Better Person
The Alternative Daily’s CEO, Jake Carney, feels his meditation practice, Kelee® meditation, has helped him improve his life. Wouldn’t you love to become a better person too, just by meditating? Well you can, and it’s easy to do. The best thing about this meditation is, it doesn’t change you into someone you’re not. It helps you to let go of...
