Before my father was retired he had to wake up at 3 a.m. for work. After retirement, his early wee hours habit proved tough to break. Subsequently, the afternoons would inevitably find him snoozing on his recliner. Without fail, as soon as he’d hit a deep sleep he’d let out a massive snort, wake him…

The sweet Man may mix things with love, but he may be doing more harm than good in that area. Consider a recent study from the University of British Columbia, which found that a diet high in sugar can lower testosterone levels, not only making it harder for men to get and preserve erections, but…

Hopefully, you practiced good sun safety that weekend and didn’t end up with a painful sunburn. Staying in the shade, avoiding the hottest part of the day, wearing protective clothing, and slapping on the sunscreen are all good ways to keep your skin safe from the hot summertime sun.

If you …

After dragging their feet for months, McDonald’s has finally caught up with their competitors. The fast food restaurant has changed the oil they use for cooking their french fries to one that’s trans fat-free. Though other restaurants had already made the switch, McDonald’s was worried that the chan…

Summer is nearly here, the season of less-is-more clothing. whether you, like me, spent the winter under heavy sweaters and drinking hot cocoa, you might be spending that spring trying to get yourself in shape for hot weather wear. One of the quickest ways to lose weight and improve nutrition is to …

It’s all about skin that month — May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. And while everyone who makes periodic appearances in the sun is at risk for skin cancer, there are assured folks most at risk. whether you fit one of these categories, say the editors at Family Circle magazine, you should be …

Look at the person on your left. Now turn to the person on your right. Chances are, one of those humans are on some sort of chronic prescription medication. For the first instance ever, over half of Americans are.

You might think that that is good news, that all that medication means that ph…

When I think interesting and engaging reading fabric, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition immediately jumps to intellect. Nothing gets me going like page after page of nearly incomprehensible empirical findings written by some of the most cerebral public on the planet. Okay, fine … so I don…

The results of a recent study show that an aspirin taken at bedtime lowered the blood pressure of pre-hypertensive patients, whereas an aspirin taken in the daylight didn’t have the same effect. While the exact reasons are unknown, researchers propose that nighttime aspirin usage could slow the prod…

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: the jury is still out on whether or not caffeine is good for you. As a matter of fact, I should have actually put it that way: whether I’ve said it once, I’ve said it 21,000 times — considering that’s how many studies have been conducted on the e…

Have you ever visited your parents house and stumbled upon a veritable instance capsule in the attic? Old photos, mix tapes you made for your high school crush, and even old clothes — items that you had all but forgotten about now stare you in the face, just begging to be taken with you on your ins…