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Methane Emissions (Second Biggest Contributor to Global Warming) Skyrocketed in 2021

Global methane emissions increased more in 2021 than any year since measuring began in 1983, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In addition, for the 10th consecutive year, carbon dioxide emissions rose ...

New Study Shows that Daily Cranberry Consumption Improves Heart Health

Cranberries are well-known for their ability to relieve urinary tract infections and reduce inflammation, but did you know that they are also good for vascular health? A new study suggests that consuming whole cranberry powder ...

Study Shows Almost Everyone’s Breathing Polluted Air

The World Health Organization's (WHO) Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health reported in April 2022 that a whopping 99% of the world's population regularly breathes in air with unhealthy levels of pollutants, including fine ...

BPA Linked to Asthma in School-Age Girls

A recent CNN headline read: "BPA linked to asthma in school-age girls, study finds." Scientists have known about BPA toxic effects for years, and this latest study offers a concerning reminder that even prenatal exposure to ...

UN Climate Report 2022: Climate Change Worsening

Earth Week is a time to celebrate and encourage the environment and the wonders of the natural Earth. Unfortunately, year by year we see the negative environmental impacts of many of society's common practices. The ...

Study: Protein Variety May Lower Hypertension Risk

A diet rich in protein is linked to a number of health benefits for both middle-aged and older adults, including help with weight management, bone health and retention of muscle mass. Can protein lower high blood ...

Study Finds Association Between Midlife Antibiotic Use and Cognitive Decline in Women

We know by now that the gut microbiome plays a major role in cognition and antibiotic use has detrimental impacts on gut health, but there's been limited evidence to prove this seemingly obvious association — ...

ASMR: What Is Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response & Does It Work?

If you spend a decent amount of time on social media or platforms like Reddit, you may have across the unusual trend called ASMR, or "autonomous sensory meridian response." What does ASMR seen on things ...

Housework, Gardening Boost Heart Health for Older Women

Many can attest that it's good for the soul, but is gardening good for the heart? Does it "count" as exercise? A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association aimed to answer the ...

Hay Fever: Natural Ways to Treat Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

What makes spring so beautiful for many people leads to misery for those who suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms. Fresh-cut grass, blooming trees and flowers, and weeds release pollen, causing seasonal allergies (also known as ...