When you live in northern Michigan like we do, there’s a strong sense of urgency when summer arrives. The season is short so we try to pack in as much sun and fun as we can, while we can. Judging by the throngs of people at the beach, on the trails, out riding bikes, and on…
Why Smartphones Are Making Our Teens Anxious
Think back to when you were a teenager. Remember that painful longing to fit in and the feelings of insecurity about your looks? Do you recall that cutting comment made to you in middle school, and the embarrassment of that awkward social mistake you made in high school? Now, imagine the anxiety you would feel if…
10 Days & Nights to the Best Sleep of Your Life
Day 1—Set Your Internal Clock, And Leave It Alone! Ever wonder why you can hardly pull yourself out of bed each Monday morning after sleeping in on the weekends? Readjusting your nightly sleeping and waking time makes it harder to sleep soundly and makes you more tired over the long run. Create a habit of…
Why Men Need Minimalism
In 1899, Teddy Roosevelt delivered a speech in Chicago in which he extolled the virtues of what he called “the strenuous life.” “[T]he life of toil and effort, of labor and strife; to preach that highest form of success which comes, not to the man who desires mere easy peace, but to the man who…
Dr Mirkin’s Soupy Golden Dal (Lentil Soup)
It’s hard to go wrong when you cook with vegetables, pulses and beans. You don’t need to worry about precise measurements, cooking times or ingredient preparation. The recipe give you general guidelines, but if you do things a little differently, chances are your dish will still be delicious! You can use regular (green/brown) lentils for…
Even Mild Covid May Lead to Lifelong Antibody Protection
Months after recovering from mild cases of COVID-19, people still have immune cells in their body pumping out antibodies against the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a new study. Those cells could persist for a lifetime, churning out antibodies all the while. The findings in Nature, suggest that mild cases of COVID-19 leave those infected…
A Simple Thought May Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. This is a time of love and romance. Everywhere you look, you see the color red, hearts, chocolate, flowers, and all sorts of stuffed animals to spark the romance. Although performing romantic gestures for the ones we love can make us feel good, new research suggests simply thinking…
The Roots of Strength
There is no doubt that we’re living in trying times. People have lost loved ones to the Covid pandemic, businesses have shuttered, jobs have gone away, schools have closed their classrooms and lives have been changed in ways that can never be repaired. In addition, we have become sharply divided as a country, with many…
The Medicine of Laughter
Go ahead and giggle or sneak a snicker if you want. Don’t cork a chortle or choke a chuckle that you should flaunt. Why not? Your bellowed amusement is more than a delight for you, it can be a blessing to those who hear it. For ages, human beings have known that laughter has healing…
Dr. Hector Carvallo—Argentinian Doctor Shares His Ivermectin Experience
Commentary Yet despite the remarkable results reported in Argentina, doctors in many of our hospitals face being fired for prescribing it. This isn’t about science – common sense has been disregarded. In this interview, we continue the COVID-19 discussion with a medical expert from Argentina, Dr. Hector Carvallo, whose focus since early 2020 has been the…
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