Buy carbon offsets and help indigenous communities with this offset program
Sometimes it feels like there’s only so much we can do in our efforts to be environmentally friendly. We can invest in reusables, but maybe we still need to drive to work if we don’t have reliable public transit. We can eat less meat, but maybe we don’t want to miss out on a trip that Read More...
How deep brain stimulation could alleviate the symptoms of movement disorders
Movement disorders such as Tourette’s and Parkinson’s were primarily treated with medications intended to help alleviate symptoms like tics, slurred speech, and limited mobility. Medications, however, do not provide adequate relief for many patients. That’s where deep brain stimulation comes Read More...
Every Day I Make a Decision Not to Give Up
Standing on strong shoulders: perseverance as practice Two-thirds of Americans say they are stressed about the future of their nation, according to a recent report. Almost 60 percent of Americans say the current political climate is a source of stress. Fear and anxiety are also on the rise in Read More...
Healthy eating tips from those who travel frequently for work
If you’re someone who travels a lot for work, you may feel like being constantly on the move is disruptive to your eating habits and nutrition goals. Fear not, it’s possible to maintain your busy travel schedule and healthy eating habits! Here are tips from active professionals for eating Read More...
Amsterdam is offering a ‘new start’ to young people in debt
In a vow to help young Amsterdammers, the city of Amsterdam is taking over the debt of young adults who are struggling to get into work or education. This action was taken to directly confront the growth in borrowing among young dutch adults - more than a third of Amsterdammers aged between 18 and Read More...
This is how your body benefits from 30 days without alcohol
Taking a break from alcohol certainly has its benefits, but do you know specifically what happens to your body when you cut out alcohol for 30 days? The answer is a multi-faceted one, a break from alcohol can bring about benefits for your liver, heart, and body composition. Let’s take a look at Read More...
Eco-friendly living concrete is made from a mix of bacteria and sand
Despite its remarkable properties as a building material, concrete has a dangerous environmental footprint. Cement - the main ingredient for making concrete - is solely responsible for 6 percent of the world’s human-made carbon emissions. And while researchers have sought alternative means of Read More...
Fish populations are rebounding thanks to stricter fisheries management
Nearly half of the fish caught worldwide are from stocks that are monitored and, on average, are increasing in abundance. Scientists believe this increase is due to better, regulated fishing practices that are allowing overfished populations to rebuild successfully. “There is a narrative Read More...
How wood became the hottest, most sustainable building material
Architects, builders, and sustainability advocates are all abuzz over a new building material they say could substantially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the building sector, slash the waste, pollution, and costs associated with construction, and create a more physically, psychologically, Read More...
It’s now prohibited to sell cosmetics tested on animals in California
With the turn of the decade, an old senate bill passed in 2018 will finally come into effect in California to regulate the current cosmetics market. The bill, known as the California Cruelty-free Cosmetics Act, is designed to protect the wellbeing of animals used for testing cosmetic Read More...