Check Your Blood Pressure at Home
You have much to gain if you check your blood pressure at home
Health, Wellness, and Decision-Making
Health, Wellness, and Decision-Making
The Second Edition of The Three Rules to Lose Weight and Keep It Off Forever is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Apple Books.
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The Secret to Willpower
The Secret to Willpower Until about eight years ago, I struggled with my weight. If you’ve known me for years, you remember how many times I gained and lost weight. My relatives, and sometimes my friends, made fun of me…
Appeal to Authority Fallacy
The appeal to authority fallacy is when we believe someone because they quote an authority or expert.
Alcohol and Obesity
Alcohol and Obesity There are many risks of alcohol. We all know about drinking and driving and the development of liver disease. Other risks are accidents in the home, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and dementia. Alcohol increases the risk of…
Begin with the End in Mind
Begin with the End in Mind. It doesn't guarantee success, but without a specific goal, you are likely to fail.
Is Everything Unhealthy?
Is everything unhealthy? Yes, everything has a risk.
How To Create a Habit
How to Create a Habit. Choose what you want to to and make it the default. Only opt out if you have something important.
How To Know When to Retire
How To Know When to Retire I left my medical practice of 19 years last week. I’ve had three parties celebrating my retirement, but I don’t call it retirement. Retirement used to mean quitting a job of 35 years, then…
What Is the Best Sweetener?
What Is the Best Sweetener? I am frequently asked about sweeteners. Are they safe? Remember that everything has a downside and a risk. Eating a lot of sugar, the original sweetener, leads to obesity and diabetes. Even fruits and vegetables…
Why Do Carbohydrates Matter?
Why do carbohydrates matter? They cause weight gain. Without bad carbs, calories don’t matter. For years, we learned that we gained weight and fat by taking in more calories than we burned. Calories in–calories out. That is not true. I…
