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A Cultural History of Yogurt

9 Jan 2026

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette. ...

Gua Sha Is Exotic Wellness That Leaves a Mark

8 Jan 2026

When sales go stale, embrace the romanticism of exoticism....

Fishing for the Benefits of Fish Oil Supplements

8 Jan 2026

It is estimated that there are more than 100,000 different dietary supplements on the market in North America. Some of these, like “detox” supplements are totally useless, others such as immune...

Building the Modern Skyscraper: Architectural Lessons from Wedding Cakes

2 Jan 2026

The Home Insurance Building, the world’s first skyscraper, and the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, both owe their origins in the city of Chicago. 

Can I Please Have some Tea?

1 Jan 2026

Those of you who listened to my radio show last Sunday heard that I was struggling with my voice. You may also have noted that I only answered text messages and took no phone calls. That’s because...

Is it Time to Cut Mouthwash from Your Oral Health Routine?

26 Dec 2025

I find that I always go in and out of “mouthwash phases.” Sometimes I convince myself that it is an absolutely necessary component of my oral health routine, while in other moments in life I...

When Kids Learn the Truth About Santa, Anything Can Happen

18 Dec 2025

“My moma [sic] said the chimney was blocked.” Thus reads the letter from a 10-year-old girl in Wisconsin who was told by her mother that Santa Claus would not be dropping off gifts that year. The...

Nutritional Studies Can Drive One Batty

17 Dec 2025

Just about every day we are confronted with some report about some food that is going to extend our life or accelerate our demise. Sometimes it’s even the same food! One day we are urged to use...

Searching for the Elusive Fountain of Youth

12 Dec 2025

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette. 

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