A few days ago, I asked the readers how they felt about growing old. One of the responses I received talked about not fearing aging, but not wanting to lose mental acuity. I can related to that opinion, and in fact, share it. Strongly. If forced to choose between the two, I would much rather [...] Read the full article
Will You Take The New Swine Flu Vaccine?
The CDC is in the process of ramping up development of a new swine flu vaccine to combat the emerging threat of H1N1. Having been officially classified as a pandemic, the swine flu virus has been described as spreading with “unprecedented speed” by the WHO. This has prompted rapid action by leading health agencies, as [...] Read the full article
Comparing Two Popular Online Nutritional Calculators
When I first started considering the impact of nutrition on my weight, I focused entirely on a combination of calories and fiber as the drivers for weight loss, with the idea that consuming less than 2500-calories and 25-grams of fiber in a day would lead to weight loss. That formula has worked well for me, [...] Read the full article
Prevalence Of Celiac Disease On The Rise
A recent study by the Mayo Clinic has uncovered the fact that the prevalence of celiac disease appears to be on the rise among the general population. Celiac disease is a condition in which the body exhibits an immune response to gluten, thereby generating antibodies, which show up in blood tests. A comparison of frozen [...] Read the full article
Why Do Teenagers Smoke?
I’m trying to figure out why in the heck anyone, much less teenagers, smoke. Anything. This subject has become somewhat relevant to me lately, as I’ve just learned that someone has decided to take up this habit. If someone can offer me some sort of logical explanation, I would love to hear it. I’ve posed [...] Read the full article
The Definitive Guide To Choosing A Good Sunblock
My recent sunburn has prompted me to review the subject of protecting myself from the harmful effects of UV radiation. This is a subject I don’t want to take overboard, because I enjoy being outside in the sun as much as the next guy, and I don’t expect that to change anytime soon. But I [...] Read the full article
Got Sunburn?
It’s a bit ironic to me that I got a sunburn this weekend, considering the fact a) I’m usually pretty conscious about UV exposure these days and b) a recent posting about the overstated claims about sunscreen over at MDA. How I Got A Sunburn The short answer is obvious. But the long answer is [...] Read the full article
Healthcare Reform – Promoting Healthy Employees
The U.S. Congress has started seriously debating the merits of providing incentives for employers to promote healthy habits for their employees. The argument being that healthy employees are less costly to insure and work better. This is a recent development in the ongoing debate about the U.S. healthcare system, as the focus shifts to the [...] Read the full article
