Adults, listen up!

The kids in this country need us to pay attention: their collective health is in bad shape. Over the last 16 years, American children and adolescents (including teens) have gotten sicker—mentally and physically. This is according to a study published last year in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Our love of grapes spans across almost all of human history. Ancient Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, and many other early civilizations all showed their reverence for the vine, depicting grapes in art, ritual, and song as symbols of leisure, luxury, fertility, and harbingers of good luck.

More than 40 percent of cancer cases and deaths are linked to modifiable risk factors, according to an American Cancer Society study. Cigarette smoking is number one, followed by excess body weight and alcohol consumption.

Optimal Vitamin D Levels May Lead to Lower Risk of Dementia

Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels protects health in numerous ways, from keeping bones and teeth strong to optimizing cardiovascular and muscle function, to promoting immune health.¹ A new study suggests it may also play an important role in preserving cognition and brain health as we age.

Hi Neighbors,

It’s the molecule your mitochondria, heart, and brain crave

According to recent data, the U.S. skincare products market generated nearly $25 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow around three percent  annually.¹ The numbers don’t lie—healthy, glowing skin is in. But while many people focus on expensive creams, serums, facials, and complicated routines, skin health often comes down to ingredient quality.

Evidence of a perfect, hot summer afternoon: sun-kissed cheeks and shoulders and sticky fingers from what tasted like the world’s most refreshing slice of cool watermelon in the heat of peak summer. There is simply nothing like it!

While this column often investigates the dark side of conventional agriculture and similar topics, this month we'd like to turn the spotlight on positive happenings at a handful of planet- and people-focused organizations. The small actions of a few people who care equal big wins for planet Earth!

Daily Multivitamin Appears to Slow Brain Aging in Older Adults

When it comes to aging, we’re no longer just thinking about how long we can live, but how long we can live in good health. Part of this includes keeping our brains sharp and strengthening our resilience against developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Dear July,

You’re a bowlful of cherries, dark red and glossy, begging to be savored. You’re a honeyed slice of nectarine, rough patches on the skin, sweetness lingering on our tongues. You’re watermelon juice dripping down our chins, as we congratulate ourselves on our perfect pick!