Most people wouldn’t think that bacteria and mental health would be linked, but they are. According to the World Health Organization, depression is the “single largest contributor to disability worldwide”. An unexpected weapon that we have against this problem is the bacteria located in our guts. Every one of us has an entire ecosystem inside […]
Eating Seaweed to Save the Planet
Is eating seaweed actually good for you? Incorporating it into your diet has many benefits – it contains vital minerals, iodine to support thyroid health, and is high in fibre and iron. Besides the benefits for personal health and wellness, seaweed is incredibly beneficial to our climate. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, […]
LIFTing local youth out of mental health struggles — with nutrition!
Project LIFT is giving a whole new meaning to the phrase “comfort food.” Sean O’Grady shares how this Palm City nonprofit is empowering local youth with a new nutrition centric program: In partnership with the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health organization, Project LIFT is welcoming Palm City youth to a 12-week nutrition program. Thanks to a […]
Recycle your unused paint with PaintCare!
Do you have extra, unused paint laying around in your garage? Perhaps your bedroom repaint project left a half a can or so over. Well, this recycling initiative is helping Washingtonians recycle their unused paint — and Sean O’Grady has the story: PaintCare is an all-new recycling project that’s aiming to make use of unused […]
WM to celebrate Earth Day with Return of Recycling
In Sonora, CA, the Cal-Sierra Waste Management recycling initiative ceased collection, handling and processing operations last year, due to COVID-19. On Earth Day 2021, WM will reopen recycling operations! Fantastic news for residents and businesses in the Cal-Sierra area. Due to the pandemic, local Waste Management (WM) temporarily halted their recycling efforts. But now, the […]