New research suggests there may be a better way to take care of osteoarthritis. In a study, researchers found that chondroitin supplements are as effective at reducing pain and improving movement as the commonly prescribed drug celecoxib—but without all the dangerous side effects … [Read more...] about This supplement can effectively reduce pain for people with osteoarthritis
Archives for May 2017
Companies are bringing menstrual products to women who can’t afford them
In some developing countries, women are often without basic menstrual products, forcing them to rely on unthinkable things such as old rags. To bring menstrual hygiene to the women who truly need it, a growing crop of companies are adopting a business strategy similar to Toms … [Read more...] about Companies are bringing menstrual products to women who can’t afford them
Could a tax on drinking straws stop people from using them?
In the U.S. alone, every day, 500 million drinking straws wind up in landfills. That’s why an initiative called Business Waste proposes to start treating straws the same ways as single-use plastic bags. Business Waste suggests that a similar tax that has helped people move away … [Read more...] about Could a tax on drinking straws stop people from using them?
Watch this clock and see the world become a better place
According to this clock, every second people somewhere in the world escape extreme poverty a condition characterized by severe deprivation of basic human needs such as food, water, and sanitation. Around 9 percent of the world’s population suffers from extreme poverty, which is … [Read more...] about Watch this clock and see the world become a better place
How to find a minute of mindfulness no matter where you are
With just a few moments of mindfulness meditation, you can press the reset button in your mind and establish a greater consciousness throughout the day. And the best part about mindfulness is that you can do it anywhere. Here’s how to find a minute of mindfulness no matter where … [Read more...] about How to find a minute of mindfulness no matter where you are