by Claire Bailey | Aug 8, 2014 | Blog, Health Care
Antibiotic resistance is a very well-known problem today. It occurs when antibiotics used to treat serious infections are rendered ineffective through collective overuse. However, many are unaware that 80% of antibiotics sold in the U.S. are not taken by humans but...
by Jill Powelson | May 30, 2014 | Blog
It’s almost summer, and you may have forgotten about that New Year’s resolution to quit smoking. Here’s another reason to revisit it. Signs of mental well being have been shown to improve significantly 6 weeks or more after quitting. In a systematic review of...
by Claire Bailey | Mar 3, 2014 | Blog, Environment
A recent invention known as the Copenhagen Wheel may make it easier to bike to work. It converts a normal bicycle into an electric hybrid and enables commuters to bike places they would have otherwise had to take a car. The cyclist can even control the level of...
by Claire Bailey | Feb 8, 2014 | Blog
Everybody knows that daily exercise is critical to good health – it promotes good circulation, prevents weight gain, protects against a host of illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, and improves sleep quality and mood. During the winter months,...
by Jim Bailey | Jan 30, 2014 | Blog
Millions of Americans resolve to quit smoking each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 70% of American smokers want to quit. So why do so many people still smoke? Nicotine is a psychoactive drug present in tobacco that results in...
by Claire Bailey | Jan 1, 2014 | Blog, Environment, Slow Food
In the following video, physicist and sustainable agriculture leader Dr. Vandana Shiva explains why bio-diverse, organic farming is a sustainable solution for a healthy and food secure future: Organic Food, Diverse Food, Abundant Food: Dr. Vandana Shiva from Kevin...