by Shawn Radcliffe | Apr 15, 2013 | Health, Science
Of all the alcoholic beverages, beer is the one that has the most acquired taste. Given enough time spent at the bar, you will eventually be able to kick back and enjoy a local IPA or a dark, almost chocolately stout. But in the beginning, having a beer is like...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Oct 12, 2012 | Business, Health
Ever wonder if your boss is insane? As a self-employed freelance health and science writer this question pops into my mind almost every morning when I look at myself in the mirror while brushing my teeth. [That’s before I leave the house and walk around the...
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 | 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...