Doomsday, for me, is only a couple of months away. Do I want to die? I’ve been thinking about it a lot. The answer is an emphatic ‘no’. On the other hand, do I have a choice? Again, the answer is an emphatic ‘no’, at least not under the present circumstances. Like it or not […]
Tag Archives: HEALTH
Staying Fit
In trying to think up simple answers to questions like “How do I increase my fitness?”, or “How do I get fit in the first place?”, I boiled it down to 4 points: Novelty, Intensity, Consistency, and Enjoyment (NICE!) You need to keep doing new things, work out at a challenging intensity, exercise regularly over […]
Falling Off the “Resolution Wagon” is Good for Your Health!
It is a common theme in any area of health research — lifestyle makes a big difference. From getting enough sleep and eating your veggies, to managing your stress well and staying socially connected, these factors influence our health in the long run. As we are moving into a new year this is usually the […]
The Value of Food
It is a myth that eating healthy costs more money. A healthy, whole food diet is surprisingly inexpensive. Potatoes are cheaper than fries, whole chicken costs less than strips, and I have personally saved a ton of money by switching to oatmeal for breakfast. However, while whole food is generally cheaper than processed, there are […]
Good Grief
If you are alive, chances are you have experienced loss in your lifetime. The loss of a job, loss of your youth, loss of a friendship, and the ultimate and heart breaking loss of a loved one can leave you with a gaping hole in your heart. I have recently experienced the loss of my […]