12 Foods That You Should ALWAYS Eat Organic
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 and even combat disease is only now under serious study. But industrial agriculture relies on hundreds of chemicals to target insects...
More Species in Danger Due to Habitat Changes: Top 25 Endangered Primates Revealed
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, pesticide use is impacting the survival of many species of butterflies, bees and other animals. Our Closest Living Relative In Africa and...
Sitting at Your Desk All Day Hazardous to Your Health: Quick Office Exercise [Video]
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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 heart problems, diabetes and blood clots, it is important to find ways to become physically active throughout the day. Dangerous Health...
13 Ways to Live More Sustainably: From What We Eat to How We Eat
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 with healthy food to meet current needs, as well as those of generations to come--while maintaining the health of...
Dr. Oz: Why Belly Fat Is Killing Us
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...
Coral Mapping Confirms Climate Change is Killing Our Reefs
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 mapping techniques used by human public health officials on coral reefs. The Importance of Coral Reefs Just like bees are a reflection...
Social Media and Television Hurting Our Children in the Long Run
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 and smart phone screens. However, with less time spent outside playing and interacting with friends face-to-face, both children and adults...
The Link Between Your Belly Fat and Honeybee Decline
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 from commercial beekeepers are also fed high fructose corn syrup which has been cited as a factor contributing to the...
Study Shows Humans from 1.5 Million Years Ago Needed Protein Too
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 from the University of Colorado Denver have found that the child suffered from anemia related to insufficient B vitamins, which...
One in 10 Adults Are Having Neck and Shoulder Pain Right Now
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 in your neck and shoulders, you have plenty of company. Doctors estimate that seven out of 10 people will be...
