Playing Outside Decreases ADHD Risk for Kids
Playing outside is critical for a child’s health. New research finds it also decreases ADHD risk and risk of vision problems.
Category: Health
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Cognitive Decline in Elderly
New research confirms that vitamin D deficiency is linked with greater cognitive decline. Unfortunately, vitamin D supplementation doesn’t seem to reverse the decline. Find out why.
Why GMO Bananas aren’t Solution for Vitamin A Deficiency
Genetically modified bananas are coming. The new genetic manipulation is aimed to help reverse vitamin A deficiency, just as the GMO Golden Rice was aimed at. Yet just like Golden Rice, the new banana may not be such a bright idea.
Chemical Fertilizers Adding to Greenhouse Gases, Scientists Find
Recent research from Michigan State University reveals that farms using chemical fertilizers are significantly contributing to the atmosphere’s greenhouse gas content. Another reason to go organic.
Seniors Taking More Addictive Painkillers. Any Natural Alternatives?
The elderly in the U.S. are being prescribed more narcotic pain-killer medications and for longer duration. Are there any natural alternatives?
Fried Foods Linked to Prostate Cancer Incidence
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men. New research is confirming that diet is the likely culprit and now fried foods are being implicated.
Stress and Depression Shorten Telomeres, Life Expectancy
Shorter telomere length has been linked with shorter life span. New research finds stress, depression and an unstable family life as children decreases telomere length.
Organic Farming Supports Greater Species Biodiversity
Research from Oxford University has determined that organic farms support at least 50% more species of pollinators and 34% more species in general.
Loving Kindness Meditation Improves Vagal Tone, Depression, PTSD
New research finds that loving-kindness meditation increases vagal tone and heart rate variability, decreases stress and increases lifespan. Discover loving-kindness meditation.
ADHD in Children Linked to Mother’s Pesticide Exposure
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has now been linked to mothers’ pesticide exposures. Pesticide exposures are also linked to other cognitive and behavioral problems.
Can a Water Filter Remove Ethylene Dibromide?
The Kirtland Air Force Base’s ethylene dibromide (EDB) fuel spill is continuing to threaten Albuquerque’s future drinking water. Can a personal water filter remove EDB from the water?
Tooth Loss Linked to Cognitive Decline
Tooth loss or tooth extraction has been linked to periodontal disease in many cases. Recent findings are now linking tooth loss to cognitive decline. Find out why.
Organic Milk Contains Better Fats
Organic milk is not just about fewer pesticides, hormones and antibiotics. New research confirms that organic milk has significantly more and better fats. Organic milk fats are compared with fish.
Hawaii Legislature Approves North Shore Oahu Conservation Plan
On May 1, 2014, the Hawaiʻi State Legislature passed a bill that authorized the State to invest $40 million to support the perpetual conservation of 665 acres of coastal lands on the North Shore of Oʻahu from Kawela Bay to Kahuku Point.
