This Costa Rican land preserve is home to hundreds of plants and animals. Most amazing of all, it was bought by children.The Children’s Eternal Rainforest is home to an amazing variety of birds, butte
You might have heard of FOMO--fear of missing out--but is there joy in missing out? Try limiting social media time to reconnect with true relationships.Social media sites bring Meetup groups, seminars
Have you ever stopped to wonder where the drugs we rely on come from? Many of our drugs come from medicinal plants of the tropical rainforest.Tropical rainforests evoke images of lush green trees, col
We look back at some of the research studies of 2014 that focused on health. Learn the highlights that researchers have uncovered!Each December, alive presents some of the intriguing research studies
Earth Day’s a great time to jumpstart some of those green habits you’ve been meaning to adopt but never got around to.
April 22 is Earth Day. Celebrated around the world, more than a billion people ta
Canadians use six million rolls of tape to wrap up Christmas presents, and that\'s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to holiday waste. Learn how to celebrate responsibly by making it a green Ch
If you’re a Sound of Music fan, singing tunes from that iconic movie—whether in the shower or not—just might improve your memory.I learned to appreciate the power of long-term memory when I was at a d
We look back at the life of Siegfried Gursche, the founder of alive magazine. Known as the father of natural health in Canada, he left a legacy of achievements.True pioneers initiate new enterprises o
Knitting is a craft that\'s transcending generations - and sexes. Men and women of all ages are discovering the surprising health benefits of knitting and doing fibre crafts.Knitting, crocheting, and o
Slow medicine--which has parallels with integrative medicine, traditional chinese medicine, and homeopathy--is gaining popularity.The slow medicine movement is to medical care what the slow food movem
