Dietary Fiber and Mortality
Scientists have proven that dietary fiber lowers the risk of coronary artery…
Study Shows Need for Chronic Disease Prevention
A study released earlier this week by the Centers for Disease Control…
More on the Longevity Project
Cheerful children, alas, turned out to be shorter-lived than their more sober…
Dog Versus Treadmill: No Contest
A dog-loving colleague pointed me to Forget the Treadmill. Get a Dog…
Bullying and Social Hierarchies in Schools
Bullying and other forms of social aggression affect nearly 30% of…
Feds to Regulate Rocket Fuel Levels in Tap Water
After nearly a decade of inaction, the US government is finally going…
Smiles Make the World Go Around
A blog post in the Wall Street Journal Online explains why it…
Red Light Cameras Save Lives
Most people don’t like them. Privacy advocates abhor them. But really, how…
Kids, Energy Drinks Don’t Mix
Energy drinks represent the fastest growing segment of beverage sales in the…
Exercise a Brain-Booster for the Elderly
Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes…and it…