12 Quick Fixes for Anxiety: Simple Strategies for Mental Well-Being

Useful anti-anxiety strategies from mental health professionals to help ease us through anxious moments. Read More »

Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins

This simple recipe for gluten-free blueberry muffins uses almond flour for a healthy treat. Read More »

Caregiving Companions: The Many Benefits of Service, Therapy and Emotional Support Animals

Animals offer support to humans, providing therapy and emotional support and being attentive service animals for medical assistance. Here are the types of access each animal is given. Read More »

Concrete Made with Rubber Refuse

Scientists have produced good-quality concrete in which all of the aggregate has been replaced with tire particles. Read More »

Cool Pavement Program

Applied on top of existing asphalt pavement, cool pavement road treatment reflects heat, which is especially needed in heat island areas. Read More »

Different Fibers Produce Different Results

New research indicates that not all fibers are equal in their effect on different species of probiotics in the intestines. Read More »

Eco-Skiing: Planet-Friendly Ways to Hit the Slopes

Many alpine ski resorts are going green, enabling enthusiasts to reduce their impact on the planet while enjoying the winter sport. Here’s some eco-information, as well as money-saving tips. Read More »

Fruit and Vitamin B6 May Relieve Anxiety and Depression

Studies find that consuming fruit and vitamin B6 can help depression and anxiety levels. Read More »

Google Downplays Flight Emissions

Google has taken a key driver of global warming out of the carbon calculator embedded in the company’s Google Flights search tool, making journeys appear less impactful on the environment. Read More »

Gratitude is Good Medicine

Practicing gratitude daily can lower inflammatory markers, influence epigenetics, improve the immune system and even help the heart, adding years to life. Read More »

Gut-Healing Smoothie

This gut-healthy smoothie recipe includes ingredients that increase beneficial bacteria in the gut. Read More »

Longevity Diet Involves Fasting, Too

What research finds the optimal longevity diet to include as far as foods and timing of meals. Read More »

Making Forever Chemicals Go Away: Manmade Compounds Pose Lasting Threat to Our Health

Although some man-made per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as forever chemicals, are being phased out, there’s still much to worry about. Read More »

Mislabeling Found in Some Immunity Supplements

Researchers tested 30 top immunity supplements and found that only 13 contained the exact ingredients listed on their labels. Read More »

One-Sixth of U.S. Tree Species Could Go Extinct

Facing threats from invasive pests, climate change and habitat loss, up to 135 tree species—about one-sixth of those found in the continental U.S.—could be lost forever. Read More »

Plastic Recycling Hoax Revealed

20 states have passed bills to exempt chemical recycling facilities from waste management requirements, despite evidence that most facilities actually incinerate the plastic they receive. Read More »

Quinoa and Beetroot Salad with a Hint of Mint

This recipe for quinoa salad topped with beetroot and mint makes for a healthy, mood-boosting meal. Read More »

Rachel Jones on Grief in the Healthcare Front Lines

In her book, Grief on the Front Lines: Reckoning with Trauma, Grief and Humanity in Modern Medicine, Rachel Jones examines the emotional challenges that healthcare workers face. Read More »

Skiing for Fitness and Pure Fun: Tips for Enjoying Alpine and Nordic Styles

Whether it’s the thrill of alpine skiing downhill or the serene pleasure of Nordic cross-country skiing, strapping on skis makes winter more enjoyable. Read More »

Staying Serene in Turbulent Times: How to Turn Anxiety into Positive Action

Our collective anxiety levels are at an all-time high. These strategies from mental health experts can help us to move from anxiety into effective action. Read More »

Stretching and Balance Exercises Can Avert Mental Decline

To protect against memory loss, simple stretching and balance exercises work as well as hard-driving aerobics, concludes a new study. Read More »

The Colors of Healing: Art Therapy for Kids

Art therapy can help a child express what is beyond spoken language: unprocessed trauma, emotional and physical pain or the multilevel challenges of autism spectrum disorder. Read More »

The Gut-Brain Connection: How Food Affects Our Mood

Exploring the gut-brain axis and the role that microorganisms in the gut play in mental health conditions like anxiety, stress, depression and other disorders. Read More »

Urban Crops Can Have Higher Yields Than Conventional Farming

A new study shows that urban gardens and hydroponics can thrive and may exceed the yields of rural farms. Read More »