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...
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 | 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 | Jul 11, 2010 | Fitness, Health, Nutrition
U.S. lawmakers are finally starting to talk seriously about making changes to Social Security that will help the system remain solvent longer. Of course, it took a major financial crisis before these conversations became acceptable on Capitol Hill, but I won’t hold...