While topical lotions and creams may help treat the immediate discomfort of dry skin, they may not address the underlying cause. Adding the right vitamin subscription or supplement may rejuvenate and hydrate your skin from the inside, helping you to avoid dry skin from the start. Here are some of the most important vitamins for […]
Americans are most worried about water quality compared to other environmental issues, a new Gallup survey finds. The survey compared six environmental concerns: drinking water pollution; pollution in rivers, lakes and reservoirs; tropical rainforest loss; climate change; air pollution; and plant and animal species extinction. While most Americans showed concern for all of these threats, […]
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys. They are produced when minerals and salts, most commonly calcium oxalate, crystallize in the kidneys, creating hard, crystal-like stones. If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, we’re sure you won’t want to repeat the experience! Ideally, you never want to have to go through this […]
Plastic pollution isn’t just a threat to non-human life like turtles and whales. It’s also a major environmental justice problem. That’s the conclusion of a new report released Tuesday from the UN Environment Program and ocean justice non-profit Azul, titled Neglected: Environmental Justice Impacts of Plastic Pollution. “Plastic pollution is a social justice issue,” report […]
By Sarah Reinhardt When it comes to healthy eating, there’s a lot we already know. Just take a look at the scientific report issued by the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, the group of scientific experts behind the newly released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. At 835 pages, the report spans a rigorous review of […]
In this guide, we break down the best and most popular essential oils on the market today. Keep reading to discover the many different types of essential oils, their uses, and incredible benefits. What are Essential Oils? Essential oils are potent, highly concentrated extracts from plants. Many of them have been used for centuries with […]
By Sean Fleming In the US alone, more than 50 million people have an allergy. Climate change is lengthening the duration of natural pollen seasons. In the US, pollen seasons are starting 20 days sooner than they did in the 1990s. It can start with a barely noticeable change to your breathing. Perhaps a little […]
The World Health Organization has determined that red meat probably causes colorectal cancer in humans and that processed meat is carcinogenic to humans. But are there other health risks of meat consumption? A new study published in BMC Medicine on Tuesday sought to find out. Researchers investigated whether meat consumption was linked to any of […]
By Gwen Ranniger Fertility issues are on the rise, and new literature points to ways that your environment may be part of the problem. We’ve rounded up some changes you can make in your life to promote a healthy reproductive system. Infertility and Environmental Health: The Facts Sperm count is declining steeply, significantly, and continuously […]