May is Lyme Disease Awareness month and a good time to re-visit methods of protection to keep yourself, family and pets protected from ticks in the coming spring/summer months. 40,000 cases of lyme disease are documented in the US alone every year and health experts are predicting 2013 to be another bad year. In fact, [...]
Organizers from Earth Day Network (EDN), the non-profit group dedicated to diversifying and mobilizing the environmental movement through planning and coordinating Earth Day activities and events around the world, have chosen “The Face of Climate Change” as the theme for 2013’s celebration on April 22. According to the group, which works with 22,000 partners in [...]
Ahhh…the sweet smell of petrochemicals! The Environmental Working Group (EWG) reports that, while many popular perfumes, colognes and body sprays contain trace amounts of natural essences, they also typically contain a dozen or more potentially hazardous synthetic chemicals, some of which are derived from petroleum. To protect trade secrets, makers are allowed to withhold fragrance [...]
Eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may help women reduce their risk of a heart attack by one-third according to research from the University of East Anglia in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health. These berries contain high levels of powerful bioactive compounds called anthocyanins, which are a [...]
By Ken Lindner “Rainy days and Mondays always get me down!,” is a universal thought and feeling. With joyful holiday festivities, present-giving and receiving, and vacations over, as well as post-holiday bills piling-up, oftentimes the stark, daunting reality that the New Year is upon you, can leave you feeling down, sad, fearful, alone, hopeless, regretful, [...]
By David Stauth A new study has outlined for the first time a biological mechanism by which zinc deficiency can develop with age, leading to a decline of the immune system and increased inflammation associated with many health problems, including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disease and diabetes. The research was done by scientists in the [...]
Which are the most eco-friendly and non-toxic (to people, cats and sanitation systems) cat litters? ¬ – Sam Barnes, Macon, GA It makes sense that environmentally enlightened cat owners would want cat litter made from natural products that will not potentially compromise their health or that of their beloved pets. Many mass market cat litters [...]
Dear EarthTalk: How energy efficient (and comfortable) is underfloor heating, sometimes known as radiant heating? — Marcy Dell, Boston, MA Underfloor radiant heating involves under laying the floor with a hot element or tubing that transfers heat into the room via infrared radiation and convection, obviating the need for forced or blowing air. According to [...]
by Robert Lenney If more homeowners knew the proper way to clean out their roof gutters, there would be less deaths and injuries. Fall is the season when gutters are cleaned out in preparation for the rainy season ahead. If the rainwater doesn’t flow properly through the gutter and downspout system, costly home repairs can [...]
by Jesse Cannone Getting a full night’s sleep is as important to good health as maintaining a proper diet and getting enough exercise. Yet a third of Americans get less than 6 ½ hours of sleep each night – much less the recommended 7-8 hours. Lack of sleep is associated with an inflammation causing increase [...]
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