The Skinny on the Sun

You would never think so looking at it, but the skin is an organ just like the heart or the liver. In fact, it happens to be the largest organ in the body. The skin, as the border between the self and... Read more...

Migraine: Not Just a Bad Headache

There are headaches, and then there are migraine headaches. Any headache can make you miserable, but a migraine can be excruciating. In fact, the most severe migraine headaches can just about bring you... Read more...

You Are What You Eat

I think Americans generally pay more attention to the gasoline they put in their cars than to the food they put in their mouths. We are a society of excess, and one of our more impressive excesses is the... Read more...

Smoking: Kicking the Habit

Nobody wakes up one morning and suddenly decides to be a smoker. Smoking is a habit picked up from others who smoke. It’s a social disease. Individuals do it in imitation of somebody they respect... Read more...

Latin Powerfood: Chiles

You can use chiles as often as you wish in your dishes for flavor and for health. Chiles of all types, like chipotle and other hot chiles, are high in minerals and antioxidants, giving a healthy boost... Read more...

Do You See Acai?

The hype surrounding the Brazilian fruit acai (pronounced ahh-sigh-EE) is impressive. Between the exposure it’s received on “Oprah” and features on shows like “Good Morning America”... Read more...

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