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Walk at lunch for a better day
Exercise benefits your body and mind, obviously. But many studies only looked at the long-term impact of exercise, and not what happens to you in the minutes or hours after exercise. A new study did exactly that and measured the moods of those that took a 30-minute walk during their lunch hour. Read More...
The benefits of meditation
Meditation started as an ancient practice, but the positive, scientifically proven benefits are very applicable to our modern world. Those who meditate are less anxious, less depressed, and more tolerant. They’re also more self-aware, have better memories, and are keener on goal setting. Read More...
Essential oils could replace antibiotics for farm animals
Quite some time ago researchers found out that farm animals would grow larger and fewer would die, if various antibiotics were added to their food. When farmers actually started feeding livestock antibiotics the animals started becoming resistant to not just intended bacteria, but all kinds of Read More...
Solar plane maps flight path for trip around the world
A Swiss team has constructed a plane the flies using only the sun’s energy. The plane’s pilots have plans to circumnavigate the globe, the first solar plane to do so, and have announced the stops they will make on their historic journey. Among the plane’s first stops are China, the US, and Read More...
Drinking in moderation reduces heart failure
Drinking in moderation can help ward off a number of different heart conditions. Researchers have now discovered that in addition to that, drinking up to 7 drinks a week in early to middle age can reduce the risk of heart failure by up to 20 percent for men and 16 percent for women. The large study Read More...
India’s wild tiger population shows promise
India is home to about 70 percent of the world’s wild tigers. Once an impressive population of 45,000, because of pollution and hunting the Indian tiger population fell to 1706 in 2011. Now, just over three years later the population has jumped nearly a third and sits at about 2300. Protecting Read More...
The healing power of writing
Studies have shown that writing in a journal can help heal wounds faster, reduce fatigue in cancer patients, and lessen symptoms of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. While you might not be the writing type, anyone can turn into a writer and reap these benefits. Start by choosing a time in the day Read More...
Renewable energy off Danish coast fuels inspiration
The Danish island of Samso had an energy crisis, their remote location made them pay top dollar for energy created by dirty fossil fuels. But what was once a barrier to success—their isolated island home—is proving to be very lucrative thanks to renewable energy sources in the form of ocean Read More...
Walk to live longer
They say sitting is the new cancer. While that title is a little extreme, a new study says that getting up and walking only 20 minutes a day can lead to a substantially longer life. Researchers from Cambridge University analyzed at the lifestyle data of over 300,000 individuals and discovered those Read More...
Campaign to end Ebola in 60 days launches in Guinea
Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea, where the Ebola outbreak began more than a year ago, are all reporting a decline in the number of new Ebola diagnosis in the past several weeks. Now government officials in Guinea have announced the launch of a campaign to end Ebola in Guinea in 60 days. Officials Read More...