Wireless internet signals, which are constantly passing through our bodies, are electromagnetic waves. Fearing that this “electronic smog” could be harming the brains of our children, many have been calling for the removal of wireless networks in schools. If the science behind these concerns were correct (which it isn’t), other forms of electromagnetic radiation would [...]
No one loves a greasy breakfast every once in a while more than I do. A recent study, however, found that even an occasional transgression has its consequences. Next time you fall off the health wagon, keep in mind that A single high-fat meal in an otherwise healthy lifestyle causes a person to have a [...]
Want to lose weight? Exercise. Not into exercising? Well then at least more slowly. If you give your brain a chance to catch up with your mouth, you won’t need as much food to satisfy your hunger. Eating slowly not your thing? Well then for a mere $1500-$3000, you can have a contraption installed in [...]
Recently a UCLA research group did a rigorous analysis of several studies which followed dieters during and after their diets. They concluded that… … most of them would have been better off not going on the diet at all. Their weight would be pretty much the same, and their bodies would not suffer the wear [...]
Gee, what’s that general sense of crappiness that I’m feeling? Could it be…? It is! Pollen season is here!! I checked the pollen count for today. Sure enough, it’s “high-medium” (and spring has barely started). This season is predicted to be New York’s worst in 50 years. Let the good times roll! As soon as [...]
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that a recent study has found Chinese-American food to be unhealthy, but it’s worth noting that the results were bad enough to even surprise those performing the study. Unlike authentic Chinese food, which tends to be a bit lighter and healthier, a typical Chinese-American meal is packed with so [...]