Scientific breakthroughs, in various fields, have the power to change the world, often for the better. This is evidenced throughout history. We have abolished or controlled many once-fatal diseases, and the medical technology we have today saves a lot...
In this shorter podcast, Jake talks about what makes him go to the same restaurant three days a week. Is it the food or the customer service? Plus, Jake reveals the winner of the Yeti cooler and answers a question...
The actual therapeutic role of a trained therapy dog lies in providing emotional support and comfort, even if just for a brief period. They don’t do tricks or perform services. Their value consists of making a cancer patient forget...
Protecting your home and family can seem daunting, but there are a number of websites that can help you track the criminal activity in and around your neighborhood. You don’t have to wait until something bad happens. There are...
As we learn more and more about healing and disease prevention, study after study suggests that one of the most powerful sources of health and happiness may be found in own backyards. In fact, scientists are finding that spending...
It’s tempting to think that if you follow the “right” diet religiously and work out every day, you’ll achieve and maintain the kind of health you want. While keeping up with good habits is beneficial, doing so from a...
As we all know, headaches are among the most common day-to-day health issues. It’s no wonder given the fast-paced lifestyles many of us maintain, not to mention the extended hours we spend looking at computer screens. But you don’t...
Dry eye disease is one of the most common eye disorders in the United States, afflicting millions of Americans and costing billions of dollars in pharmaceuticals every year. Dry eye occurs when the eye fails to produce tears, or when...
Our smartphones are very useful. They provide communication and Internet access at our fingertips. They can do everything from navigating us to an unknown location, to recommending a new organic grocer in town. Many people enlist the help of...
When it comes to genetic modification, more and more people across the United States — and across the world — are voicing their concerns over its effect on our food supply. After all, we don't know what long-term effects...