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12 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy Your Life

by Shawn Radcliffe | May 22, 2015 | Health, Meditation

At some point in our lives most of us have dreamed of a simpler lifestyle. No more stressful meetings. No more late-night text messages from inconsiderate friends or creepy exes. But no matter how many times we wish for a long overdue break, we never seem to be able...

Four Ways to Avoid Technology-Related Health Risks

by Shawn Radcliffe | May 6, 2015 | Business, Health, Technology

Americans use electronic media 11 or more hours a day, according to Nielsen’s Total Audience Report. This puts them at risk of many technology-related health problems. The bulk of this time is taken up by traditional activities like watching TV and listening to the...

6 Ways to Take Control of Your Health and Make It Last

by Shawn Radcliffe | Mar 24, 2014 | Health, Nutrition

As a health and science writer, people frequently ask me questions about diet, exercise and medical conditions. It’s not surprising. In an age of Wikipedia and WebMD, people who want to take control of their health may be just as likely to reach out to their Facebook...

Healthy Habits May Lead to Younger Cells

by Shawn Radcliffe | Sep 18, 2013 | Fitness, Health, Medicine

A new study finds that a healthy habits like diet, more exercise, and stress reduction are linked to longer telomeres, the protective caps on chromosomes that indicate the age of the body’s cells. Simple lifestyle changes—like eating right, exercising more, and...

Sleep Your Way to a Healthier Prostate

by Shawn Radcliffe | May 7, 2013 | Health, Medicine

Sleep Problems May Increase Your Risk of Prostate Cancer If you’ve been burning the midnight oil since college, it might be time to give those late night work sessions (or parties) a rest. Not only will you be less likely to nod off during your boss’ post-lunch...