Texas Agriculture on Parade

The State Fair of Texas will be held from September 24 through October 17, after being canceled last year due to the Covid pandemic. It's is a celebration of a rich agriculture heritage where visitors can interact with livestock exhibitors and purchase "Made in Texas" items. Read More »

Holistic Festival in Plano

The 11th annual Holistic Festival of Life and Wellness, the largest of its kind in North Texas and attended by thousands, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 10, at the Plano Event Center. Read More »

Okra Cook-Off at The Cotton Mill

Promise of Peace Gardens presents 12 local celebrity chefs and three musical guests on September 12 at The Cotton Mill, in McKinney, for the 12th annual Okrapalooza. Read More »

Letter from Publisher: Food for Thought

How wonderfully indulgent it is, exploring the connection between food and health in this month’s issue. Read More »

Use Sunlight and Sleep to Lower COVID-19 Risk

Two readily available natural strategies—sunlight exposure and sufficient sleep—appear to lower the risks of suffering and dying from COVID-19, report two new studies. Read More »

Try Saffron Extract to Raise Mood

A study shows that saffron extract can help lower depression and improve social relationships. Read More »

Resolve Arguments the Same Day for a Happier, Healthier Life

Sidestepping an argument or resolving it on the same day pays off quickly by halving the reactivity level that day and often erasing any darkened emotional response the following day. Read More »

Refrain from Spanking to Avoid Harming Young Brains

A Harvard study finds that spanking alters children’s brain development. Read More »

Drink Electrolytes Instead of Water for Muscle Cramps

Gulping down too much water has been linked to painful, involuntary muscle cramps experienced by athletes, but an oral hydration solution with electrolytes can help. Read More »

Work Out for Fun, Not Necessity

Physical activity during leisure time benefits our heart and longevity, but high workout levels on the job may actually hamper our health, report researchers. Read More »

Volcanic Ground Cover Slows Climate Change

Researchers are using recycled rock dust to enrich farm and rangeland soils to accelerate the processes by which soils capture atmospheric carbon. Read More »

All-Vegan Menu Debuts at Lebanon Hospital

Hayek Hospital, in suburban Beirut, Lebanon, launched a 100 percent plant-based menu in March as a “moral responsibility”. Read More »