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The New View of Health
Once perceived as the domain of medical experts tasked with keeping our symptoms at bay, the realm of personal healthcare has expanded. It now includes broader definitions, more integrated, preventive approaches — and, perhaps most important, us.
Oceans Away: Philippe Cousteau Jr.
The world’s oceans deserve more attention, says Philippe Cousteau Jr. So he’s using his famous name and his gift for storytelling to raise the oceans’ profile – and, he hopes, to ensure a better future for the planet.
Nature Quest: The Health Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors
Fresh air. Open sky. The beauty of the horizon. Most of us wish we could spend more time outside enjoying nature’s gifts. Now, a growing body of research is giving us even more compelling reasons to heed those desires. Discover why time spent in nature is time wisely invested in personal well-being.
See the Connection: Understanding the Relationship Between Your Health and the Health of the Planet
Your health depends on a complex, connect-the-dots network of variables that make up your ecosystem and the systems that sustain it. Discover the keys to keeping both you and your planet healthy — by following nature’s models, and honoring life’s connections.
How Neighborhood Design Can Affect Your Health and Well-Being
Could your neighborhood be contributing to your weight gain? Researchers are digging deeper into evidence that suggests where you live may be essential to attaining good health, fitness, and personal well-being.
Exploring the Impact of Nature-Deficit Disorder on Children’s Health
A generation ago, kids learned about the natural world by going out to play. Today, many have virtually no experience with the unadulterated out-of-doors. Is this separation making our kids sick?
Go Green: Simple Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
Clear air. Clean water. Clean Earth. What’s good for the planet is good for you! Here’s how to make your life a little more eco-friendly.
Coming Home to Your Foodshed
Look closely into the complex implications of making the world your supermarket, and you’ll likely gain a new appreciation for the advantages of eating closer to home.
Locating Sustainably and Locally Grown Foods
Hello, happy go-lucky shopper! Don’t you just love being able to grab what you need right off the shelf of your local supermarket? Isn’t it great not to have to worry about where it came from or how it got there?
9 Quick Escapes in Nature
Too often, our intimate relationship with the natural world fades with childhood. But somewhere, in each of us, an essential craving remains.
What Does “Organically Grown” Mean?
Good for us and good for the environment, organics are suddenly everybody’s food darling. We’re filling our baskets with all kinds of organic labels these days, but do we really know what we’re getting?