No matter what you think of his politics, you know that George W. Bush had a group of highly qualified doctors taking care of his health while he was in office. But did you know that the only supplement they recommended he take was . . . fish oil. Studies in the 1970s revealed that the Eskimos had very low levels of heart disease, yet they ate large quantities of salmon and whale. Scientists discovered that the protective factor in their diet was DHA and EPA fish oil, also known as omega-3 ... Read Full Story

Last summer our friends went to Kansas and enjoyed their trip so much they told us that we should visit the state as well. Instead we visited myrtle beach vacation rentals. Next summer we will go to Kansas. The entire idea of a vacation pleases us and encourages us to try both Kansas and the Florida trip that we already tried. Next spring we may also go to Rangeley, Maine, where Wilhelm Reich had his home and where a museum now stands. Read Full Story

"There is no way to lose abdominal fat," I said a few years ago. Then there appeared research about the best way to lose belly fat. I believe that the best method is Japanese seaweed. It is tasteless. It is economical. And it is plentiful. The only problem is finding a good source. Our janitor went to Japan last year and brought back a sample in an ice-cylinder. It looked like something out of an Orson Welles movie. But he showed us how to add mustard and rice and enjoy it. Kids love it too. Read Full Story

Normally I do everything I can to avoid harmful chemicals or ingredients. Companies claim they have what are called the best diet pills but these are typically ineffective. However, I must admit that I have been impressed by the research on Japanese seaweed. It has a chemical in it that speeds up metabolism. Perhaps this could be used for a diet pill. In fact there are some who have made it into one. Read Full Story

I do not believe in phentermine or other appetite suppressors. Maybe they work for some, but I feel the risks outweigh any advantages. The drug is an amphetamine-like jolt to your system and the side effects are numerous and dangerous. A better way to weight loss might be through a vegan diet, through the Atkins diet, through the alternate-day diet (which involves caloric restriction), or through the Salinger diet (named after J.D. Salinger because it involves eating little dairy and restric... Read Full Story

Novice swimmers like to learn what they can from practice and from getting in the pool. But professionals know a secret. They know that they can use an LCD TV to learn more than their competitors. Coaches and Olympic athletes agree: training that is both physical and mental is better than training that is purely physical. The mind must be part of the athlete's complete training course. And watching your performance on video is the latest in this competitive world. Read Full Story

The yearly rainfall has no relation to shopping. The temperature is irrelevant. The only thing that impacts behavior on Black Friday is the drive to purchase. Buy.com offers some of the easiest ways to enjoy this shopping extravaganza. Without leaving home. Without worrying about the weather. And without a care in the world for temperature or traffic or any of the myriad of other troubles that typical shoppers face. You can do it all from the convenience of your computer keyboard. Read Full Story

Nobel Prize winner Dr. Louis Ignarro, who received the prize for his work with nitric oxide, discusses the importance of nitric oxide for cardiac and other health. He is, not surprisingly, extremely lucid and clear in his speaking style. And he has an ability to make his work clear for a layman. Read Full Story

Why is Mick Jagger so thin? Is it because he eats a good diet? If so, what is that diet? Could it be that he knows some health secrets? Does he have a good doctor? Is it a result of being on the road a lot while touring? Eating in cheap restaurants? Eating on the road? Read Full Story

No, I did not go to the latest Aerosmith concert. But my father thinks he saw the band when they were at "The Box," a nightclub near Boston University. They were not using the best fat burner at the time. They were all thin, though. The amazing thing is that most rock stars are thin. Take Mick Jagger for example. Have you ever seen him with his shirt off? He is really thin. How do they do it? Maybe it's all the discipline of focusing on their music -- they don't have time to eat. Read Full Story