Lose Weight with Small Calorie Reduction

A reduction of just 200 calories a day combined with aerobic exercise four times a week produced greater weight loss and better heart health in obese, sedentary adults than exercise alone. Read More »

Boost Kids’ Learning Abilities with Exercise

The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research. Read More »

Boost Cognition with Green Tea Compound

A single dose of 100 milligrams of the compound L-theanine—the amount found in four cups of green tea—improved reaction times and working memory of men and women. Read More »

Eat High-Flavonoid Foods to Reduce Cognitive Decline

Eating foods high in flavonoids—the antioxidant-rich plant compounds found in strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples—can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent or more. Read More »

Live Healthfully to Mitigate Genetic Cancer Risk

Exercise, proper diet, low body mass index and abstinence from smoking and drinking correlate with decreased cancer incidence, even in those with a high genetic risk. Read More »

Cross-Laminated Timber Emerges in Sustainable Building

A Swedish method of building using cross-laminated timber (CLT) is emerging as a climate-friendly alternative to traditional, concrete-based construction. Read More »

Renovating the Recycling Stream

Better recycling solutions are being introduced the remove the burden from the consumer and recyclers while making the process easier. Read More »

Banned Invasive Weeds for Sale

A study finds that about 1,300 invasive plants are sold at garden centers, nurseries and other retailers. Read More »

Water Shortage in the Middle East

The water table in the Middle East is becoming depleted due to persistent drought, high temperatures, poor water management and overuse, and climate change. Read More »

EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos Pesticide on Food

Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to neurological damage in children, including reduced IQ, loss of working memory and attention deficit disorders, can no longer be used on food. Read More »

Entomophagy Industry Sees Growth

The United Nations predicts that the rapidly growing industry of eating insects (entomophagy) could be worth $6.3 billion by 2030, so bug-based products may soon appear in local stores. Read More »

Simple Ways to Reduce Microplastic Exposure

The microparticles that result from plastics breakdown are contaminating global waters, air, soil and snow, but with certain steps we can avoid adding to the toxic refuse. Read More »