by Shawn Radcliffe | Jul 20, 2012 | Health, Nutrition
Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables is one of the easiest ways to improve your health. Unprocessed fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Think of them as nature’s pharmacy—healthy living at a fraction of the cost of supplements. A...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Jun 4, 2012 | Fitness, Health, Technology
A helicopter drone that flies ahead while you run could give you motivation to exercise, stay fit, and run better. If your jogging partner always bails on your runs, you might want to trade him in for a hovering robot. The Joggobot, a small, quad-rotor helicopter...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Apr 26, 2012 | Health, Medicine, Nutrition
The US Department of Agriculture confirmed the nation’s fourth case of mad cow disease on Apr. 24. In a statement, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack reassured Americans that the food supply is safe. “The beef and dairy in the American food supply is safe...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Apr 5, 2012 | Fitness, Health, Nutrition
Bodybuilders thrive on challenges. Vegetarian and vegan bodybuilders readily embrace the challenges that come with competing in a meat-centric sport. And in spite of the many myths about the weak or unhealthy vegetarian, they succeed without sacrificing their personal...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Jan 26, 2012 | Health, Nutrition
A new study pardoned fried foods, but only those cooked in olive or sunflower oil. When it comes to eating, Americans will fry just about anything. Chicken and potatoes are old favorites, but Twinkies, soda, and donuts are also fair game. Like many things that we...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Nov 16, 2011 | Health, Medicine, Nutrition
By age 20, approximately 30 million Americans have some sort of lactose intolerance. This condition of the digestive system occurs when people have difficulty digesting lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. Symptoms of lactose intolerance include...
