Latest Stories
The COVID-19 Plastic Pandemic
There’s been a steep increase in the use of single-use plastic since the pandemic hit — here’s why.
Green-Tea Lovers May Live Longer
Drinking green tea at least three times a week is associated with a lower risk of heart disease and stroke, according to recent research.
PUMPING IRONY: Foul Air, Faulty Brain
Raging wildfires and other sources of airborne pollution are threatening more than our respiratory and circulatory systems. New research is strengthening the link between air quality and dementia.
Are Health-Tracking Devices for Biofeedback Worth It?
The pros and cons of biotracking.
Why Addiction Is a Public-Health Issue
Taking a more humane approach to addiction can help all of us.
PUMPING IRONY: Your Place or Mine?
Concerned that they may be called upon to provide full-time caregiving someday if a late-life romance leads to cohabitating, many older couples are choosing to follow their hearts — while maintaining separate residences.
The Good-Death Movement
Death-positivity can help us reframe the end of life.
How Exercise Improves Your Immune Health
Regular movement is one of the best ways to tamp down inflammation — and up your immunity.
5 Ways You Can Support Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is critical to the future of food — and the planet. Here’s how you can help.
How to Boil an Egg
Try our simple four-step method for fuss-free, easy-to-peel eggs every time.
The Rise of Animal Assisted Healthcare
“Biotherapy” involves using animals such as dogs, horses, and even worms to help healing.
PUMPING IRONY: I’m All Ears
With my hearing aids on the fritz, I suddenly find myself rooting for scientists seeking a way to genetically manipulate the malfunctioning human ear.
How Fitness Can Improve Your Brain and Mental Health
Moving your body can help you sharpen your focus, improve your mood, and more.