Susan Burke March
Articles by Susan Burke March :
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Mushroom health: There are at least 2,000 varieties, but which are best?
By Susan Burke March The Journal of Wild Mushrooming is a fascinating resource for all things mushrooms. They say there are 10,000 described species in North American alone, but that… -
Look on the bright side of life. You’ll live longer!
By Mark Mahoney As societal pressures ramp on a daily basis, our states of mind and outlook on life are tempered by many factors. A new decades-long epidemiologic research study… -
Digestive troubles? Don’t suffer! Here are some smart solutions.
By Consumer Reports Just about everyone experiences digestive problems on occasion. They’re some of the most common complaints in doctors’ offices. But for more than 10 million people, gas, bloating,… -
The headlines say that red meat is healthful, but is that what the research really says?
By Gina Kolata Public health officials for years have urged Americans to limit consumption of red meat and processed meats because of concerns that these foods are linked to heart disease,… -
Why do athletes have such bad teeth?
British Olympic and professional athletes could be damaging their teeth by regular using sports drinks, energy bars and gels, according to a study. Researchers from University College London surveyed 352… -
Canker sores are painful! What to do?
Ouch! Not again! Canker sores are such a painful bother — bad ones can interfere with your ability to eat, and even compromise your health. Wouldn’t it be great if… -
Nutrition myths that persist! Busted!
There are too many nutrition myths to count, but some persist! Certainly the internet contributes to the gobs of misinformation and “theories” that abound, each week there’s a post about… -
Should you give your kids dietary supplements?
By Erin Blakemore Amy Martin’s 3-year-old twins were sick yet again — and the Anacortes, Wash., mom was fed up. “We were just getting cold after cold,” she says. Her… -
Is this a new diet strategy or just a bit of common sense?
By Mike Weber We live in a world of immediate gratification. So, this short article seeks to give some quick perspective on eating. We will explore some ideas about how… -
Can bananas be saved? Science is working hard on a solution.
Editor’s note: As published in CuencaHighLife.com on September 2, Ecuador is the world’s top banana exporter, and there are more than 7,000 growers and 2.5 million jobs dependent on a… -
Can a simple test predict how long you’ll live?
By Bryan Nelson It’s a question we often ponder, especially as we age: How many years do I have left? Well, there are three simple tests you can do at… -
Is Vaping Safe? A health strategy or smoke screen?
Author’s Note: As I update this column (which originally ran on March 15, 2018) I’m even more concerned about e-cigarettes than I was a year and a half ago. CBS… -
Foods of the Americas: The ‘Great Pumpkin,’ Jack O’Lanterns and vampires!
Editor’s note: Michelle’s Foods of The Americas series on squash continues with Part III, a history of mythology associated with squash, and how pumpkin, originating in the Americas, is today…