Parkinson’s disease has been a rare disorder for most of human history. Yet a combination of aging demographics and byproducts of industrialization may have created a Parkinson’s pandemic, according to a 2018 review of studies in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease. In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that disability and death due to…
French Oil Company Sues Greenpeace Over ‘False, Misleading’ Emissions Report
May 4, 2023
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One of the world’s top five oil companies is suing Greenpeace over what it calls a false and misleading emissions report. The French oil giant, TotalEnergies, has filed a lawsuit against environmentalist group Greenpeace France and climate consulting firm Factor-X over a report accusing the company of massively underreporting its total greenhouse gas emissions in…
Eating Bugs and Insects
Last week, my substack was about the push for us to eat bugs and insects. The primary advantage claimed for eating insects is they have a high protein content. Fat, the second highest component of insects, provides healthier fats than fats in animal protein. Most insect analyses find they have a lot of minerals [manganese, copper, selenium,…
No, Vapes Aren’t 95 Percent Less Harmful Than Cigarettes
It’s 2013. The Harlem Shake is on the radio and e-cigarettes are becoming a thing. A group of researchers convenes to discuss these and other products containing nicotine. In a 2014 paper detailing the outcomes of that meeting, the authors rated “electronic nicotine delivery systems” (e-cigarettes) as having “only 4 percent” of the maximum relative…
How the ‘Unvaccinated’ Got It Right
Scott Adams is the creator of the famous cartoon strip, Dilbert. It is a strip whose brilliance derives from close observation and understanding of human behavior. Some time ago, Scott turned those skills to commenting insightfully and with notable intellectual humility on the politics and culture of our country. Like many other commentators, and based on…
Shen Yun’s Has ‘The Role of Bringing the Beautiful on Earth,’ Says Writer
PARIS, France—Seraphina Husset is a writer. This is the second time she has attended Shen Yun and on April 27, she was at the Palais des Congrès, accompanied by Olivier Bianchi, president of a security company. Mr. Bianchi said the show is “very good, very spiritual. The actors’ performances are remarkable!” “We see people who…
Is This One of the Best Nutrients for Your Eyes and Brain?
Published research noted that lutein is found in the brain, suggesting that this antioxidant may have beneficial effects on cognition. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Of all the known carotenoids, only lutein and zeaxanthin cross the blood-retina barrier to form macular pigment. Lutein is also found in the brain, hinting at its importance for cognitive function. Lutein, found…
Why Time on Your Own Can Sometimes Be Good for You
Spending time alone can induce fear in a lot of people, which is understandable. At the same time, the difference between moments of solitude and loneliness is often misunderstood. As a psychologist, I study solitude—the time we spend alone, not interacting with other people. I started this research more than ten years ago and, up…
Fending Off Pseudogout?
I have pseudogout and haven’t been able to find information about dietary or nutritional help to manage this condition. Should I stop eating dairy products? Are there supplements I can take? Answer: Pseudogout is a painful, arthritic condition that occurs when calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate crystals are deposited in a joint. Virtually any joint can be…
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Shen Yun Allows Us to ‘Rediscover the Human Values’ We Had, Says Coach
PARIS, France—Valerie Baumann, a real estate investor, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Palais des Congrès on April 27, accompanied by her uncle, Patrick Hays, a former military officer. “I loved the show because it’s a traditional show,” she said. “I’m very attached to tradition because the show is classical, with good values on…