It’s almost become passe now to talk casually about our coffee addictions, as though they’re not real addictions or are somehow mitigated by the fact that we’re aware of them. The reality is that many Americans consume far too much caffeine. While coffee is the major culprit here, energy drinks are fast becoming one of…

Experts agree, if you want to lose weight, there are only two logical steps to take: you need to reduce the number of calories you consume per a day and increase the number you burn. The most effective solitary sport you can participate in with just a pair of shoes is the classic activity of…

We don’t always consider it, but our skin is the largest organ in our body. It does so many things for us that we often take it for granted. Our skin not only acts as a barrier and filter keeping outside elements from disrupting our bodies’ functions, but regulates many of our internal systems. It…

We recently posted about the benefits of maintaining a sense of humor in times of ill-health (rule No. so I decided to catch up with a physician who makes it his mission to integrate smiles into the serious business of healthcare. Dr. Wade Grindle is a California-based anesthesiologist who between caring for his patients manages…

Whether or not you can come to trust free volunteer-edited online encyclopedias for real world health information, websites like Wikipedia are a gold mine of exciting yet easily digestible articles relating to human health. If there’s a malady, medical phenomenon, or treatment technique, there’s undoubtedly a Wikipedia article on it. Simply browsing is enough to…