How to Improve Communication with Anyone
Humans are highly social, and in order to effectively communicate, we need to develop a wide range of skills. Although we typically associate communication with verbal conversation, nonverbal interactions also play a crucial role. Strong communication skills will allow you to thrive in both your career and your personal relationships. Remember, communication is a two-way street — in order to...
California School District Goes 100 Percent Organic
Sausalito Marin City School District in California is paving the way for healthy school lunches. The district has announced that it is proud to be the first school district in the United States to provide 100 percent organic, GMO-free lunches to students. Along with being organic and free of GMOs, the lunches are made from 90 percent locally sourced...
Gluten-Free Chicken Enchiladas
Next Mexican night, try our chicken enchiladas — gluten-free corn tortillas, rolled and filled with spicy chicken, rice, corn, and beans, and topped with a gluten-free enchilada sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Olé! —The Alternative Daily
Britain Approves GM Human Embryos… What???
We've all heard of genetically modified corn, genetically modified soy… but genetically modified humans? We are one step closer to this becoming a reality as the genetic modification of human embryos has just been approved in Britain. The United Kingdom's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has just given Dr. Kathy Niakan and her research team at London's Francis Crick Institute...
Family Saves Freezing Piglet During Ski Trip
For a piglet named Wee Wee, the Smith family are true heroes. Where others might have turned away, this family saved the life of a nearly-frozen piglet, and found him a safe new home. Perry and Elisabeth Smith were coming home from a day of skiing in Hagerstown, Maryland with their two children, Perry Jr. and Catherine, when they...
Why It Is Best to Sleep in a Cold Room
Do you know the ideal temperature for sleeping? Research suggests that sleeping at colder temperatures is better for your health than sleeping in a hot room. Although this sounds counterintuitive, there are multiple studies that back the habit of sleeping in a cold room. Read on to find out why you may want to turn on your air conditioner...
7 Reasons to Get Outside, No Matter What the Weather
We all know that exercise is important, but when faced with the choice between exercising out in the cold and staying wrapped up in a warm blanket, most of us choose the blanket every time. However, after reading about the health benefits of getting outside in cold weather, you'll have seven reasons to make the better choice next time. Sunlight...
Want to Make a Difference? Start Saving Those Plastic Bottles!
The trend of drinking bottled water over tap water has led to billions of plastic bottles cluttering up US landfills. The ever-increasing piles of plastic trash have led some inventors to come up with new uses for the unwanted bottles. In the United States alone, 47 billion bottles are discarded each year. That is a lot of plastic that...
How to Deal with Conflicting Nutrition Information
If you follow blogs or websites about nutrition, fitness, or healthy eating, you’ve probably come across quite a few articles reporting conflicting research. Some studies seem to suggest that a low-fat diet is best, while others support a higher-fat, low-carb plan. There are studies that promote a plant-based diet, while others tout the nutritional value of high-quality meat and...
Cultured Beef: Would You Eat a Stem Cell Hamburger?
In late 2013, we reported on the development of a "mystery meat" that was getting ready to hit the market. Researchers at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, led by Dr. Mark Post, created a burger patty from "cultured beef" using bovine muscle cells. In January of this year, Dr. Post and his team presented their research at the EmTech...
