In Europe, when tobacco was first introduced, it was immediately banned. In Turkey, if you got caught with tobacco, you had your nose slit. China and Russia imposed the death penalty for possession of tobacco.

American businesses are struggling to pay outrageous, exploitive insurance bills for their employees, hampering our ability to compete globally.

It's rare - too rare, I have to say - for botanists to become doctors.

Many exercise forms - aerobic, yoga, weights, walking and more - have been shown to benefit mood.

The more easily digestible and refined the carbohydrates, the greater the effect on our health, weight and well-being.

You've got to experiment to figure out what works.

Health is wholeness and balance, an inner resilience that allows you to meet the demands of living without being overwhelmed.