Brief, Intense Stair Climbing is a Practical Way to Boost Fitness
This research proves that you can now strengthen your heart and live longer by climbing a flight of stairs a few times a day.
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Be Sure and Floss! Researchers Say Good Dental Health 'Substantially' Decreases Risk of Alzheimer's
For the first time ever, researchers have found DNA evidence of gingivitis enzymes being directly correlated to the development of Alzheimer's.
People Would Rather Give-and Receive-Handmade or Heartfelt Gifts Rather Than Something From a Store
The majority of 2,000 survey participants agreed that giving-and receiving-handmade or heartfelt gifts was far better than store-bought presents.
More Good News on Body Image: Fashion Magazine Dumps Skinny Models
The German women's magazine "Brigitte" announced a "no model campaign" last month, saying they will no longer be using professional models for their magazine photos. Brigitte is not the first to undertake such a campaign. The Guardian featured the trend in Why big models are big fashion news, citing Hayley Morley, 21, a five foot nine, size 14 model, who has become big in fashion circles.
Real Estate Recovery Could be Sparked by Lease-to-Buy Option
Experts say lease-purchase options could solve the foreclosure problem. A Georgia company is in the forefront of efforts to turn foreclosures around by giving troubled consumers a shot at home ownership, while sprucing up neighborhoods.
Fight to Save Frogs Energized by New Research
Led by the Smithsonian Institution, zoos in the US, Panama and Mexico are reenergizing the effort to save frogs from a new fungus blamed for the death of dozens of species.
89-Year-Old Sews 600 Masks While Listening to The Beatles - WATCH
This hardy senior has been sewing hundreds of homemade face masks for all her friends, family, and community members-all while jamming to The Beatles.
Singapore Kindness Movement a Cultural Success
For over three decades, Singapore has quietly and tirelessly campaigned to upgrade their self-described third-world "spitting, gum-chewing" citizens to first-class citizens who "smile, speak good English...and perform spontaneous acts of kindness."
New Fix-It Clinic is Using Zoom and Global Community to Help You Repair Items For Free
The Fixit Clinic has taken to Zoom through the pandemic. Now anyone around the world can learn how to fix their toaster, fridge–whatever they need.
8 Cheap Gardening Hacks For Plants - Using Wine and Plastic Bottles, Orange Peels and Coffee Grounds
Check out these awesome TikTok and Instgram gardening and potted plants hacks to get things growing at home.
Paul McCartney is Helping People Grow Their Own Fruits and Vegetables in the UK for Better Health and Wellbeing
Adults in the UK are growing their own fruit and veg like never before because of lockdown, a new OnePoll survey says
5 Alternatives to Toxic Herbicides to Get Rid of Your Summer Weeds Without Killing Bees
Salt, fire, borax, there are all kinds of different household products that can de-weed your garden or lawn without ruining the water supply
Man Grows 18ft-Tall Plant - The Biggest in Britain - After Saving It From a Dumpster
A man has grown Britain's biggest echium plant after saving it from a dumpster. Tree surgeon Darren Wilson took the plant home three years ago after he saw it had been chucked away on a job he was working on. He saved it and planted it in front of his house, and it has now […]
8 in 10 Youth Think Gardening is Cool, and Half Would Rather Visit a Garden Center Than a Nightclub
8 in 10 young people in the UK think gardening is cool, according to a new OnePoll survey commissioned by Draper Tools.
FREE Master Classes in Nature Writing With Top Journalists and Authors Now Offered on Zoom
Pandemic University has put together a free 5-lesson masterclass on journalism and writing with a focus on nature and environmentalism.
Gardening Just Twice a Week Improves Wellbeing and Prunes Your Stress, Says New Study
An RHS study has found that gardening twice a week is as good for wellbeing as rigorous exercise is.
Win Trip to 5-Star Spa in This Flower Arranging Contest With Charity Giving Bouquets to Terminal Patients
A non-profit delivering bouquets and sweets to hospitals is hosting a floral arts competition for all levels of the art to raise money.
How to Germinate Your Seeds Using an Instant Pot-WATCH
Learn how to germinate seeds in an Instant Pot in this CBC video showing the hack and how you can try it at home.
Female Entrepreneurs Tend Community Gardens While Growing Their Small Businesses, Too
In honor of the many ways to celebrate Earth Day, WS looks at two small business owners who tend community gardens.
Stuck At Home on Earth Day? Here's How to Connect with Nature Right Where You Are
There are dozens of ways for you to connect with nature while you're stuck in quarantine-but here are just a few methods to celebrate the 50th Earth Day.
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