We’ve just passed winter solstice, with many people celebrating the passing of the shortest day and light slowly returning to our world in incrementally longer days. There’s an element of triumph associated with the solstice—we made it through the darkest days of the year. What’s often missed is that these cold, dark days are an important…
The Discomfort of Happiness
I recently finished the first draft of a new book I’m writing. Almost every moment spent writing this book, like the previous ones I’ve written, has been tedious and arduous. It wasn’t enjoyable. But completing the draft made me happy. The same goes for every race I’ve run. Every challenging project I’ve completed. Every difficult…
How a Stint With COVID Changed My Perspective
I was stricken with COVID last month. You probably expect me to now explain how awful it was, how I laid around in bed, suffering in agony, and was nearly carted off to the hospital. But that would be a lie. The real story? I had some congestion, did lots of sneezing, and was quite…
Never Stop Learning and Growing
Each one of us needs someone we can look up to, learn from, and lean on for support. You’re never too successful, or too old, to benefit from a mentor. In fact, the moment you stop learning from others is the moment you stop growing. You might be thinking, Okay, Ken, I’m all in. But how do…
New US Dietary Guidelines: No Candy, Cake for Kids Under 2
Parents now have an extra reason to say no to candy, cake, and ice cream for young children. The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age two. “It’s never too early to start,”…
UK to Restrict Promotion of Foods High in Fat, Salt, and Sugar
The UK government said on Monday that it will place restrictions on the promotion of food and drinks high in fat, salt, and sugar from April 2022. Under the new rules, retailers will be prohibited from offering multi-buy deals such as “buy one get one free” or “3 for 2” offers on such foods. Promotion…
Humidifiers May Play a Role in Preventing COVID
Controlling the humidity level in your home, or even simply in your bedroom while you sleep, may lower your risk of contracting infectious diseases like influenza, colds, or possibly even COVID-19 during the winter months. Humidity is an often overlooked factor in the spread of viruses, which become more transmissible in cold, dry winter climates….
10 Helpful Teas During Cold and Flu Season
When cold and flu season comes around, one of the first home treatments many people think of is hot tea. Besides helping with cough and sore throat, some regular and herbal teas have properties that might help with other common cold and flu symptoms, such as aches and pain, high fever, and inflammation. If you…
Researchers Discover Why Gum Disease Causes Heart Disease
Think skipping your nightly dental care routine is no big deal? The results of a recent study linking gum health to inflammatory diseases like heart disease may convince you to never skip oral hygiene again. Medical science has now firmly established a link between periodontal (gum) disease and inflammation-linked conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. But the mechanism linking…
Sleeping Pills Can Increase Risk for Falls and Fractures
Sleep is at a premium these days. The stress and anxiety of the holidays can make it tough to get a good night’s rest. Toss a pandemic into the mix, and quality sleep becomes even more elusive. Sleeping pills, also called “z-drugs,” can be an attractive option for those struggling with sleep. But they aren’t…
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