If you’re a parent, you probably know the experience of telling your child to do something and getting no response—over, and over, and over. You might become frustrated and raise your voice, at which point your family might accuse you of being a nag, or just plain crazy. Or perhaps you’ve tried to organize a vacation…
A Former Runner’s Take on Walking
A few years ago at a friend’s house, I met a woman who had lost over 100 pounds. I was clearly impressed and asked her how she did it. Her answer was simple. “Walking,” she said. Walking? She went on to elaborate that she just put on her shoes one day and pretty much began walking…
Glucose Monitors: Big Money, Little Evidence
In the nation’s battle against the diabetes epidemic, the go-to weapon being aggressively promoted to patients is as small as a quarter and worn on the belly or arm. A continuous glucose monitor holds a tiny sensor that’s inserted just under the skin, alleviating the need for patients to prick their fingers every day to…
Our Hormones Have Been Hijacked
Plastic is such a ubiquitous part of modern life that it’s hard to imagine a world without it. But in the grand scheme of things, plastics are still a new invention. As noted by Pete Myers, the chair, founder, and chief scientist of Environmental Health Sciences, there’s a lot we don’t know about plastics and…
Research Suggests Lockdowns Didn’t Reduce COVID Deaths
A review of data from 87 regions worldwide found that in about 98 percent of the comparisons, there was no evidence that lockdowns reduced the number of COVID-19 deaths. The locking down of healthy people in their homes in order to prevent the spread of disease is an unprecedented public health move that has had…
The Pillars of a Strong Relationship
Your performance evaluation at work comes in, and it’s glowing. However, there’s one area that “needs improvement.” Days later, which part do you think about? The negative, of course. Part of you knows it’s ridiculous to let that one thing bother you. After all, there’s a lot more good in there than bad, but you…
How Anxiety Hides in Your Habits
I don’t know about you, but I’m a little tired of reading the same tips over and over about how to calm down and destress. I want other options besides slowing my breathing when my chest feels heavy, or questioning the worst-case scenarios running through my head. That’s why psychiatrist Judson Brewer’s new book “Unwinding…
If You Want Better Sleep, Avoid the Late-Night Snack
When you settle into a movie or watch your favorite team play, you might want to hold off on the snacks. It’s not so much about the extra calories but about how it could impact sleep. Eating in the evening doesn’t help you sleep, even if it makes you feel tired. A big dinner at…
Pandemic Babies Raise Worrying Questions
Babies born after March 11, 2020, will have only known a world in the grip of a pandemic. They may never have met anyone who isn’t their parent, or they may only ever have seen their grandparents from a distance. They certainly will not have had the same opportunities to interact with other children as…
Dry Eye Disease Harms More Than Vision
Patients suffering from dry eye disease face vision problems, and new research shows how this condition can also harm physical and mental health. The study shows that these patients have a lower quality of life compared to those without symptoms. Dry eye disease is a condition that can affect people of any age but is…
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