Younger generations stand out in beliefs about organic, GM foods

Younger adults are more likely than older adults to think organic foods are better for their health and to believe GM foods are worse.

Holistic consumerism

Holistic consumerism is one of the major shifts that have been noted in the health and wellness category. Aside from simple exercise and nutrition, mental health is also thrown into the mix, which accounts for positivity, mindfulness, relaxation and self-care.

Gut feeling: how your microbiota affects your mood, sleep and stress levels

Unhealthy microbiota has been linked to depression, anxiety, stress, and may even affect how well you sleep.

The Next Phase in Green Building Is Healthier Buildings

As green building increasingly becomes the norm, some savvy developers and owners and looking to the next phase of green building: healthier buildings that improve employee wellness.

Multifaceted genetic impact of training

Endurance training changes the activity of thousands of genes and give rise to a multitude of altered DNA-copies, RNA, researchers report.

Turin set to become Italy's first vegetarian city under new mayor's plans 

The new mayor of Turin, Chiara Appendino wants to make vegan diets a priority over next five years. Children will also be educated on the dietary choice and culture of respect.

Vice President on Yoga Day: Meditation is important in Jain, Buddhist, Christianity and Islamic practices

Vice President Hamid Ansari talks about the parallelisms in Yogic practices even if the rituals vary.

At least 6 universities to begin yoga departments next year

"Today I call upon all those professors researchers and academicians who can help us quantify empirical evidence with regard to the benefits of yoga and yogic sciences," Indian HRD Minister said.

Going Veggie Would Cut Global Food Emissions By Two Thirds And Save Millions Of Lives - New Study

Going veggie can drastically reduce your carbon footprint. This is all at a personal level. What about when you multiply such changes by 7 billion people, and factor in a growing population?

New study finds clear differences between organic and non-organic milk and meat

In the largest study of its kind, an international team of experts led by Newcastle University, UK, has shown that both organic milk and meat contain around 50% more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally produced products.

Organic food: what to buy?

Deciding whether to buy organic food can be a dilemma. Produce grown without the use of pesticides is frequently more expensive than standard versions, and not everyone can afford to buy it all the time. But does shopping for organic food have to be all or nothing?