by Shawn Radcliffe | Jul 2, 2013 | Health, Nutrition
A new study found that sleep deprivation, coupled with a late bedtime, was linked to weight gain and more late-night snacking, especially in men. If you’re reading this in the middle of the night, put down that slice of pizza and head to bed. Your party-all-night...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Jun 19, 2013 | Health, Nutrition
A new study confirms the link between eating red meat and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. With summer almost upon us, backyard grills everywhere will soon be filled with juicy cuts of steak. But if you’re looking to reduce your risk of diabetes, it...
by Shawn Radcliffe | May 20, 2013 | Health, Nutrition
Staying hydrated is good advice for men who’ve had kidney stones before, but sugar-sweetened sodas and fruit punch may not be the best choice of fluids. There’s nothing like the extremely painful experience of passing a kidney stone to motivate you to drink more...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Apr 28, 2013 | Health, Nutrition
If your mother ever told you, “You can’t have any dessert until you eat your veggies,” you may not be surprised to hear that fruits and vegetables are good for your health. Still, it’s nice to know that science has your mother’s back (you know, like the rest of us,...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Apr 24, 2013 | Fitness, Health, Nutrition
Think all those late-night trips for fast food as a teenager don’t matter? Well, you could be paying the price for too many McDonald’s Big Macs—not to mention smoking and drinking—for years to come. According to a new study, your rebellious bad habits may still...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Jul 31, 2012 | Fitness, Health, Nutrition
Healthy living isn’t difficult. Your body is already an expert at bringing itself back into balance—turning down the temperature when it’s overheated, turning it up when there are viruses or bacteria to be eliminated, creating new skin when you cut your knuckles while...