As the sun sinks low on the horizon and the commotion of a busy day finally winds down, we get ready for the next phase of our daily activity–sleep. Humans aren’t alone in this nighttime ritual, many other members of the animal kingdom follow this diurnal pattern of daytime activity and nighttime sleep. Many do, but not all.One exception to...

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or as it’s commonly known as, MRSA, has become a serious public health issue.

For the most part, going to sleep is an easy thing–like falling off a log. Sometimes though, the process takes an unusual turn. Perhaps you’ve found yourself drifting off and having a dream-like vision of, say, falling off a log, upon which you’re jolted awake at the moment of impact. You’ve just been through one of the many mysteries of...

I don't know too many people (myself included) who wouldn't mind dropping a few pounds...maybe more that just a few pounds. The mantra for that goal has long been: diet and exercise. Books and magazines are filled with various nutritional approaches to a new slimmer you. The food industry has jumped aboard and gonelow-this and lite-that. The International Health, Racquet...