What’s in Your Way?: Obstacles Point the Path to Wholeness and Healing

Dread and anxiety burden many of us today, but by turning our curiosity inward and working through fears and constrictions, we can move into a realm of daily calm and peace. Read More »

When Your Pet Passes: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing

Pets give us unstinting love, but their short life spans means they usually die ahead of us -- and then the grieving can be as deep as with a human. Read More »

Forward Leap: Batteries that Last 1,000 Years

Pine resin and alfalfa seeds are components of a Swedish chemical product that could enable lithium-ion batteries to be recharged for a millennium. Read More »

Greenwashing Conundrum: Biodegradable Plastic Bags Are a Hoax

Plastic bags are being marketed as “biodegradable” or “oxodegradable” on scant evidence, says the Federal Trade Commission. Read More »

GMO Pushback: Hawaii Lobbies for Anti-GMO Laws

Supporters of a law banning GMO crops on the islands of Maui, Lanai and Molokai are slugging it out in court with Monsanto and Dow. Read More »

Potent Promises: Climate Change Pledges Predict Progress

The recent carbon targets agreed upon by President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping—the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies—signal a big step forward in emissions control. Read More »

European Eco-Cooperation: Linking Oceans and Human Health

Newly-emphasized threats to oceans from toxic plastic trash and rising temperatures lend urgency to an organized European effort to study and protect sea waters. Read More »

Living Together: 2014 Global Peace Index

In the last six years, twice as many countries have become more violent than those that have become more peaceful, according to the Global Peace Index. Read More »

Portable Feast: Guess Who’s Delivering Dinner

Vastly improving on pizza delivery, he latest in healthy food innovations comes from a service that delivers fresh ingredients and a half-hour recipe to our door. Read More »

Eco-Fireplace Tips: Best Ways to Enjoy Greener Indoor and Outdoor Fires

Low-emission, petroleum-free cordwood made out of compressed sawdust, nutshells and even olive pits is a good first step to ecologically sound fires. Read More »

Satisfaction with Friendship is Hard to Come By: Few are Content with Their Pals

Fewer than a quarter of Americans report being satisfied with their friendships, with GenXers and Boomers the least happy. Read More »

Marriage is Good for the Heart: Couples Have Better Cardiovascular Health

Married people are less likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease than divorced, widowed and single people. Read More »

Mind-Body Therapies Stimulate the Immune System: Practices that Boost Immunity

Meditation, tai chi, qigong and yoga, along with other mind-body approaches, effectively reduce inflammation and boost antiviral immunity, Tufts researchers found. Read More »

Large Study Expands View of Sodium Intake: Too Little Salt Shown to be Dangerous, Too

Canadian scientists now suggest that the low amount of sodium recommended in U.S. dietary guidelines actually correlates with more heart disease and higher mortality. Read More »

Calcium and Vitamin D May Help Prevent Dental Decay: Intake Linked to Healthy Teeth

Young women who drink soft drinks daily and have low levels of calcium and vitamin D have significantly more decayed, missing and filled teeth, an Argentinian study found. Read More »

Conscious Dating: Jill Crosby on Looking for Love Online

When men and women consciously “tune in” while clicking through their choices on enlightened matchmaking sites, destiny often knocks. Read More »

Eco Feng Shui: Tips to Bring More Positive Energy into Your Home

Creating a harmonious feng shui-savvy environment means not only including decorative Earth elements but also eliminating toxins in cleaners and furniture. Read More »

Fitness Finds: Locate the Best Workout Space for You

To make the right choice, take into account a health club’s location, equipment and culture—and then take it for a test drive. Read More »

Gentling Grief: Remedies to Heal the Heart

Recovering from a deep loss takes time, but we can help ourselves with strategies ranging from soothing floral remedies to petting a dog and reaching out to others. Read More »

Happy Meals: Eating Healthy Foods Fights Off Depression

With scientists finding increasing proof of what some refer to as “the brain in the belly,” it’s more obvious than ever that what we eat affects our moods. Read More »

Happily Coupled: Creating Loving Relationships that Thrive

Couples that relish common interests—such as exercise, work, cooking or spirituality—tend to enjoy more stable, mutually rewarding relationships. Read More »