Today’s Solutions: September 21, 2024

Evergreen

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This air purifier filters the air in your home in an eco-conscious way

Most air purifiers improve the air quality in your home by removing dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria, using filters made from a combination of glass fibers and plastic. At the end of their lives, typically six to eight months, the nonrecyclable filters are tossed, eventually ending up in a Read More...

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This dad is reinventing the playground to make it more inclusive

The playground is meant to help kids imagine. It is meant to help kids imagine and investigate the world, to develop motor skills, and enjoy exercise through play. And perhaps most importantly, the playground is there to help kids make new friends. Here’s the problem: the way playgrounds are Read More...

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Try these yoga poses for deeper sleep

Yoga is a practice meant to boost mindfulness and physical wellness, so it’s no surprise that it can also improve sleep. If you’re one of the 25 percent of adults that struggle with insomnia or if you just want to boost your bedtime routine, try these yoga poses that promote better Read More...

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Eating these 5 “sirtfoods” can support healthy aging

We recently published a story about how eating bitter melon can improve longevity. Remaining within the topic of healthy aging, today we bring you five more foods that can support your body and mind as you grow older. The common theme between these five foods is that they are sirtuin-activating Read More...

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Want to live longer? Eating this odd fruit may help

The people of Okinawa, Japan, have one of the highest rates of life expectancies in the world, counting 35 centenarians for every 100,000 inhabitants. That’s five times more than the rest of Japan. Their extended lifespans can be explained by many influences, but one of the strongest influences Read More...

How to make a healthier, tasti

How to make a healthier, tastier cup of coffee

There’s really nothing like a cup of coffee in the morning, giving you comfort and a boost of energy to start off your day. With that said, there are ways to enhance your morning cup of Joe, both in terms of taste and health benefits. Here are 7 tips from MindBodyGreen that will help you elevate Read More...

Meet Chuck Feeney, the billion

Meet Chuck Feeney, the billionaire who has given away all his money

For most of us who aren’t billionaires, it’s always baffling that such wealthy people *cough Jeff Bezos* can sit atop giant sums of money without donating a decent chunk of it to help improve the world. But then there’s Chuck Feeney. If you aren’t familiar with Feeney, he’s an Irish Read More...

You can take these 11 popular

You can take these 11 popular Yale courses online for free

Back in March, we shared how you can now take Yale’s most popular class, “Psychology and the Good Life,” online. Now, we are happy to share 11 additional top courses you can take for free online from the top-ranked university.  The university offers a wide variety of courses through its Read More...

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7 foods to lose weight naturally without dieting

It’s commonly believed that low-calorie food helps you lose weight, but the problem is that many foods that people grab while dieting have little nutrients and don’t actually satisfy hunger. This just leaves the door open to more snack temptations. Instead, the healthiest way to lose weight Read More...

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The best supplements for before, during, and after a workout

If you’re looking to get a boost in your energy, stamina, and ability to recover, you might want to consider trying natural fitness supplements. Which ones—you might be asking? Below you’ll find a small list of the best supplements for before, during, and after exercise. Before Read More...