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Germany wants to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2030
A move to ban the sale of gas-powered cars has been a major topic of discussion for both the Dutch and Norwegian government, and now Germany’s upper house of parliament has gained approval to push a Europe-wide mandate to stop gas-powered car sales by 2030. Germany’s upper house is influential Read More...
This ancient herb can do wonders to your health
Turmeric is an ancient herb that helps fend off cancer and inflammation while working as a remedy for digestive issues. It’s been used as a medicine for over 4,000 years, and for good reason. It works! Here’s a guide to help you get to know turmeric and to use it Read More...
This is what people eat in the 5 healthiest countries in the world
In September, a study published by The Lancet compared the health of people in countries around the world. Using data from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors research carried out from 1990 to 2015, a Socio-demographic Index found that Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, Andorra, and Read More...
Why self-care is the least selfish thing you can do
When I was young and I went outside to play with my friends instead of hanging around the house to listen to another screaming match between my parents, they called me "selfish." Now, as an adult, when I go upstairs for much-needed alone time, my kids think I'm self-centered because I don't want to Read More...
Chief FARC negotiator: ‘Nobel Prize will help drive peace talks over the line’
Ivan Marquez, who heads FARC’s diplomatic mission as it seeks to end its standoff with the Colombian government, admitted that guerilla leaders are heading back to the frontline following the failure of the recent peace deal referendum, but told RT he remains hopeful. “We believe that Read More...
As arable land disappears, here come the vertical farmers
As cities expand, eating up swathes of countryside in the process, agricultural pioneers are finding new ways to grow the fresh produce we need, in containers, empty buildings and any other spare space they can find to create new vertical farms. "We are just trying to imitate nature. It's not as Read More...
Wooden skyscrapers
Wooden buildings may soon shape the skylines of America’s urban spaces. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a contest awarding $2 million to a winner that can demonstrate feasible means to constructing “plyscrapers.” Initially proposed by Vancouver-based Read More...
Bogota has the world’s best mass recreation program, other cities want to copy it
To visit Bogotá, Colombia on a Sunday is to witness an unforgettable spectacle: miles and miles of car-free streets packed with cyclists, runners, and walkers. This summer, I walked from my hotel down a hill to Carrera Séptima, a wide avenue where men on Italian road bikes zoomed past Read More...
Buddhist monks teach meditation to 170,000 participants at Salesforce conference
The impact of meditation on health and happiness is well documented. And the time that meditation was frowned upon in business is long gone. Still, it has a big impact when Salesforce invites 23 Buddhist monks to teach the 170,000 participants of its massive annual conference how to reduce stress. Read More...
Study: Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s begin with inflammation in your gut
Another study links gut health to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Inflammation in the gut ultimately causes inflammation in the brain. Keeping your colon healthy is a vital investment in your Read More...