by Shawn Radcliffe | May 6, 2015 | Business, Health, Technology
Americans use electronic media 11 or more hours a day, according to Nielsen’s Total Audience Report. This puts them at risk of many technology-related health problems. The bulk of this time is taken up by traditional activities like watching TV and listening to the...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Apr 29, 2015 | Fitness, Health
The benefits of exercise are clear, but how much should you be doing each week? And how hard should you work out? It turns out that most of us could stand to squeeze more exercise into our day. But we can probably get away with moderate exercise like walking....
by Shawn Radcliffe | Apr 16, 2015 | Health, Science
Just as the spring rains have finally started to fall, the struggle for clean water is everywhere in the news. But unless we change our ways soon, there may not be a drop to drink … at least one that’s clean or free. Nestlé Seeks to Profit From Oregon...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Mar 24, 2014 | Health, Nutrition
As a health and science writer, people frequently ask me questions about diet, exercise and medical conditions. It’s not surprising. In an age of Wikipedia and WebMD, people who want to take control of their health may be just as likely to reach out to their Facebook...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Sep 25, 2013 | Health, Nutrition
A lower-fat, lower-calorie version of french fries may be available soon at a fast food restaurant near you. Feeling guilty for grabbing some fast food after (or instead of) your workout? Don’t worry. Burger King has your back … with a new french fry that has 40...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Sep 18, 2013 | Fitness, Health, Medicine
A new study finds that a healthy habits like diet, more exercise, and stress reduction are linked to longer telomeres, the protective caps on chromosomes that indicate the age of the body’s cells. Simple lifestyle changes—like eating right, exercising more, and...
