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Eating a high fish diet may curb depression risk
Eating a lot of fish may help curb the risk of depression–at least in Europe–suggests a pooled analysis of the available evidence, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. The association between a fishy diet and mental health appears to be equally Read More...
Anxiety: 10 new psychology studies you should know
New ways to reduce anxiety, why some people are so anxious and more… Ten new psychology studies reveal why some people are anxious, how to reduce anxiety and much more. Performing acts of kindness can help people with social anxiety mingle with others more easily. People recruited into the Read More...
Mindful meditation makes us better thinkers
One of the classic definitions of mindfulness is that it helps us avoid clinging to what is pleasant and condemning what is unpleasant. In this video, psychiatrist Mark Epstein relays information about the practice of mindful meditation and its many mental health Read More...
How forest certification standards keep our drinking water clean
Did you know that over half of the drinking water in the United States and nearly two thirds of the drinking water in Canada comes from forests? In a recent study, the non-profit National Association of State Foresters (NASF) confirmed that the best management practices used by harvesting Read More...
Can tourism bring peace? Colombian officials say yes!
While Colombia’s Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism was giving tourism large credit for helping her country escape its violent past, putting it on a road to peace and prosperity, a number of travel industry officials said it’s not that simple. Speaking to attendees at an opening Read More...
Here’s what Germans are doing (and what you can do) to help the refugees fleeing into Europe
Germany has been the moral leader of the refugee crisis. With open arms and compassion, citizens have held welcome rallies, prepared food and opened up their homes to asylum seekers and migrants. One group of German volunteers set up an “Airbnb for refugees” to give them a chance to move out of Read More...
Court blocks the use of a pesticide over concerns about its effect on honey bees
It was a big day for beekeepers in the United States yesterday. After years of worrying about declining bee colonies, the appeals court blocked the use of a pesticide that is highly toxic to bees, as studies have shown. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) neglected these studies before Read More...
Babies born through a Caesarian section can now get the health benefits of a natural birth
All over the world, there are worries that babies who are born through a Caesarian section miss out on some important health benefits. Children born by a C-section start life with insufficient intestinal bacteria flora, studies have shown. If a baby is born naturally, its bacterial community Read More...
Scientists test algae in gene therapy for blindness
Algae, that green stuff that resembles mom’s old spinach stew, may just be the cure for blindness. Perhaps it sounds far-fetched, but the American Food and Drug Administration has approved human clinical trials with algae. Green algae contain a light-sensitive protein called Channelrhodopsin-2 Read More...
5 steps to create a culture of happiness within your business
Determined and dedicated, the entrepreneur is someone who’s willing to sacrifice nearly anything to build up a business. You could be tempted to think that in the end, the business should make you and others happy. But what if happiness is there for the journey, instead of being the Read More...