World’s Largest Wildlife Highway Crossing Opens in San Antonio

The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge connects people with nature in San Antonio across a six-lane highway at Phil Hardberger Park, the largest wildlife crossing of its kind in the U.S. Read More »

Sip Non-Alcoholic Beer to Improve Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic beer is booming in popularity, and it now poses a health benefit as a study-proven dietary supplement for people with cirrhosis of the liver. Read More »

Avoid Coffee When Pregnant to Safeguard Brain Development

A mother’s coffee drinking during pregnancy can change important pathways in an infant’s developing brain, raising the risk of behavioral issues, attention difficulty and hyperactivity. Read More »

Sleep Deeply to Reduce Anxiety

Researchers report that a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30 percent rise in anxiety levels, but a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions. Read More »

Nix Baby Foods that Harbor Toxic Metals

A recent report issued by the House of Representatives found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals,” including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, in baby foods made by major companies. Read More »

Don’t Rely on Money for Happiness

People in the “poorest of the poor” communities in which money is not a high value can feel as happy as people in high-income Scandinavian countries. Read More »

Climate Change and Our Health: The Human Costs of a Warming Planet

The warming of the planet poses immediate dire consequences for human health. Here are ways to prepare, adapt and mobilize for climate change to build resilient, thriving communities. Read More »

Triple Bottom Line John Bunker Sands Wetland Center is Growing: Unique Partnership Addresses Water Needs While Promoting Environmental Stewardship

Wetlands are nature’s original water filtration system, removing chemicals and sediment from runoff before it reaches waterways that supply our municipal drinking water. Read More »

Breathe Easy: Natural Remedies for Allergy Woes

Holistic, non-pharmaceutical approaches to naturally fighting off seasonal allergies for the 1 in 5 Americans suffering from allergic rhinitis—also known as hay fever. Read More »

Environmental Solutions from Everyday Conversation: Healthy Living Healthy Planet Radio

The show covers monthly themes such as water, air pollution, clean energy and more and the things we can do as individuals to protect our planet. Read More »

Taking Spring Cleaning to the Next Level

Good air quality inside the home is vital. Air filtration with HEPA filters is recommended in a variety of areas in your home, says Dr. Stephanie McCarter of the Environmental Healthy Center Dallas. Read More »

Going Through the Void as the Brain Changes

Our thoughts create our lives. We have a brain that can start fresh every morning. It can change, grow constantly, and rewire itself with the input we give it. Read More »