Tag Archives: Health
The Lethality of Loneliness
Below is an excellent article from www.newrepublic.com called “The Lethality of Loneliness: We now know how it can ravage our body and brain.” There is more and more evidence of our biologically-based need for connection and intimacy with others. Here’s … Continue reading
What Does It Feel Like to Have a Stroke?
Most of us take our minds and bodies for granted. So did Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor (http://drjilltaylor.com/about.html), a Harvard trained neuroanatomist…until she suddenly suffered a brain hemorrhage in 1996. Listen to the fascinating story of how this brain scientist describes her … Continue reading
Food Rules
I just finished reading Michael Pollan’s book Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual. Pollan discusses how the Western diet is linked to soaring rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Pollan makes the point that eating well has become complicated because … Continue reading
Kick the Soda Habit
You may have noticed lately that there is more mention of “sugar-sweetened beverages” (e.g., soda, sports drinks, fruit drinks) and their link to health problems. Some interesting tidbits I’ve learned lately about sugary drinks: 1. People who drink just one … Continue reading
