Action Plan: U.S. Government Gets Behind Great Lakes Restoration

The U.S. Government has released a five-year blueprint to repair a century’s worth of damage to the Great Lakes. Read More »

Brains in Trouble: The Ineffectiveness of Multitasking

Researchers have found that heavy multitaskers consistently underperform those who prefer to complete one task at a time. Read More »

Can Soft Drinks Cause Cancer?: The Danger of Soda Pop

A recent study found that individuals who consume two or more soft drinks a week have an increased risk of certain cancer. Read More »

Clean Composting: Turning Waste into an Asset

Turn everyday scraps into rich, fertile soil. These helpful how-tos and resources get you started. Read More »

Everyday Life Lessons from Yoga: A Conversation with Baron Baptiste

Baron Baptiste, founder of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga, yoga teach, author and leader in the realm of personal transformation, talks about yoga’s life-changing benefits Read More »

Everyman's Rx from Dr. Oz: 25 Top Health Tips to Try Now

Dr. Oz shares the simple routins that work for him. Adopt some of these steps, and you'll like your life more in just a few weeks. Plus, you'll live longer. Read More »

Good Fathering: Dad’s Involvement with Young Kids Aids Achievement

A recent study attests that fathers who change diapers and engage in a range of playful activities with their young children stay more involved as their offspring grow older. Read More »

Growth in Grace: Spiritual Pilgrimages on the Rise Worldwide

According to the World Tourism Organization, spiritual pilgrimages, religious retreats and other faith-based journeys comprise one of today’s fastest-growing travel markets. Read More »

Healing the Root Cause of Addiction with Ayurveda: A Natural Cure for Unhealthy Dependence

Yogi Amrit Desai explains how Ayurveda, a holistic health system and sister science of yoga, can help to reduce stress, a leading cause of addiction. Read More »

Hypnotherapy Eases Irritated Bowels: New Remedy for Sufferers of IBS

An increasing number of doctors are now looking to hypnotherapy to help their patients cope with the unpleasant and often painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Read More »

Kayaking for Health: Great Outdoor Core Toning Exercise

For years, much media coverage of kayaking has characterized it as a young person’s adrenaline sport. Lately, the focus has changed to encompass a wider audience by spreading the word on sea kayaking, day-touring and recreational paddling. Read More »

Kayaking with Kids: An Interactive Experience Between Children and Parents

Kayaking provides a wonderful way to solidify the bond between a child and parent, by sealing it with nature itself. Read More »

Military Intelligence: Defense Department Broadens Protections for Endangered Species

Pentagon records show that from 2004 to 2008, the U.S. Department of Defense invested $300 million to protect endangered species—more than the previous 10 years combined. Read More »

Natural Ways to Quiet Snoring: Tips for a Peaceful Night Sleep

Counselors suggest natural ways to reducing snoring or eliminate it altogether. Read More »

New Newscape: Americans Want More News about Health and Spirituality

Nine in 10 American adults now get their daily news from multiple media platforms, including the Internet, television, radio and local and national newspapers, with the Internet at the center on how people’s relationship to news is changing. Read More »

Nutrition for a Healthy Prostate: Cancer-fighting Foods

Experts agree that diet plays a key role in reducing the risk of prostate cancer. Read More »

Oceans Ahoy: Communities Celebrate World Oceans Day June 8

Millions of people annually gather at hundreds of events around the world to recognize the vital importance of the “one ocean” we all share and support the present and future health of our blue planet. Read More »

Oil Spill Cleanup: How Everyone Can Help During Crude Disasters

Environmental cataclysms from oil spills are staggering. Here are some ways you can help when these disasters occur. Read More »

Ready, Set, Grill Anything!...: Serve Up a Sustainable-Style Feast

Try these grilling tricks to cook up a fun feast for family and friends. Read More »

Saucy Secrets: Ginger and Garlic Provides Wonderful Base for a Variety of Asian Sauces

Marinating is an often-overlooked technique for optimal grilling, imparting the flavors of fresh herbs, spices, oils and vinegars to foods, while increasing moisture content to reduce the potential for charring and the development of carcinogens during cooking. Read More »

Say “I Do” to a Green Wedding: Shifts Toward Sustainability for the Big Occasion

Couples are using sustainable alternatives to standard wedding practices as an opportunity to nurture their personal and financial well-being, protect the environment and support their communities. Read More »

The Hunt for Buried Treasure: Geocaching with Man’s Best Friend

Summer trailheads can tempt even the most diehard computer fans to push away from desktops, lace up hiking boots, pack dog treats and trek into the great outdoors to become their own search engines in pursuit of the next geocache. Read More »

Train Less to Run Faster: Less is More

Introducing speed endurance work into a regimen and reducing the amount of training may help runners improve their performance results. Read More »

Train Travel: America Rediscovers the Joy of Riding the Rails

Due in part to higher gasoline prices and frustrations associated with airline travel, long-distance rail travel has been increasing by about 20% per year. Read More »

Wet Hands: California Opens First Ecosystems Immersion Experience

The Ecosystems Experience at the California Science Center provides guests with the knowledge to become better stewards of the environment. Read More »

Why Late Night Snacks Put on Weight: Say No to Midnight Munching

Research shows that eating at the right times can help when pursuing or maintaining a healthy weight. Read More »

Yoga Boosts Heart Health: Build Up Your Resistance to Stress

Research supports a direct link between the regular practice of yoga and heart health. Read More »