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How a city of 2.5 million ensures everyone has free access to healthy food
In a nation characterized by abundance, it’s baffling that some 10.5 percent of households in the US suffer from food insecurity. This fact becomes even more stupefying when we consider that an estimated 30 to 40 percent of America’s food supply winds up in the trash. With this in mind, we ask Read More...
How your body and mind can benefit from dark chocolate
For more than 3,000 years, chocolate has been used for its healing properties. Flash forward to today, and scientists are finding scientific evidence for the healing properties of chocolate, or at least, dark chocolate. Like green tea and red wine, dark chocolate contains polyphenols, a powerful Read More...
Washington’s first human compost company is open for business
Washington passed a law in 2019 allowing citizens to compost themselves after death for a more sustainable burial process. Fast forward a year later and the first human composting company is open for business in the state. Called Recompose, the company was instrumental in passing the 2019 law Read More...
Study: psilocybin therapy 4 times more effective than antidepressants
In 2020, Oregon voted to become the first state to legalize access to psilocybin for all adults. A study reinforces the idea that voters made a sensible decision. The preliminary human trials investigated the effect of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy to treat the major depressive disorder Read More...
Cooking tip: How to remove toxins from rice but keep the nutrients
Rice is nice, but the problem with this widely-consumed food is that it’s very high in arsenic compared to most other foods. In fact, rice absorbs nearly 10 times as much toxic inorganic arsenic as other cereal crops. That’s because rice is grown in flooded rice fields, making it easy for the Read More...
Construction project completes the world’s first 3D printed two-story home
Considered one of the largest sources of environmental pollution in the world, it’s no secret that the construction industry is in need of a green revamp. One way the sector could shift towards more sustainable practices is by integrating 3D printing technology within its modus operandi. A recent Read More...
How to naturally lower your blood pressure
Blood pressure refers to the pressure put on your arterial walls when the heart beats and pushes blood through your arteries. It’s a vital part of the equation when it comes to living, but when blood pressure is too high, it can lead to serious health complications. In fact, uncontrolled high Read More...
3 lifestyle hacks to help you become a little happier
There is no one path to finding happiness, but there are some lifestyle changes you can make to become more receptive to happiness. Without further ado, here are 3 lifestyle hacks that may lead to a happier you. Rise earlier In his new book, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Read More...
New study finds Omega-3 helps heart patients live longer
A study by the American College of Cardiology discovered that eating foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids leads patients to live at least 3 years longer than those who didn't eat those heart-healthy foods after a heart attack, stroke, or another life-threatening event. In the study, researchers Read More...
10 tasty alternatives to deli meats for your sandwiches
When you need to whip up a last-minute lunch for your kids, deli meats can seem like a savior. Just slap a slice of ham on bread, add some cheese, mustard, and lettuce, and you’re good to go. But for all the convenience that comes with deli meats, there are downsides for the health of your child Read More...