Skinnier & Smarter, Just Hold the Whipped Cream
When I am trying to be “good,” I eat berries for dessert. New research suggests that eating berries BEFORE a meal may be an even better strategy.
In addition to being a healthy snack, the...
Why are Female Hurricanes so Lethal?
Hurricanes are named according to a strict procedure established by the World Meteorological Association.They start alphabetically and alternate between male and female names. The names are selected in advance so don’t bother lobbying for naming rights.
Given the...
Your Body Really Is a Temple (Not a Bodega)
Regular exercise may be far more important for our physical and mental health than we realize. It’s not just about looking good. Regular physical activity reduces the risk of dying from cancer, heart disease...
How Our Minds Shape Reality
“Ow… Ow… That hurts soooo much… Ow…” My patient was literally howling in pain. It was the middle of the night and I was the intern assigned to draw her blood for a procedure in...
The Best Gift You Can Give is the Gift of Presence
You will have a better holiday if you put your phone away.
A study from the University of British Columbia found that phones make social interactions less fun.
“When we use our phones while we are...
The Benefits of Meditating on Mortality
My mother-in-law loved music, art, and food. Her hearing was selective at the dinner table. If a guest dared to decline a dish, she ignored them. She would place the food in front of...