Health, Wellness, and Decision-Making
Health, Wellness, and Decision-Making
Don’t purposely let your child beat you in a game. If you let your child beat you in a game or competition, you are teaching him or her the wrong lessons. You are teaching them they can succeed without effort.…
Nearly everyone has heard that drugs are harmful. I go a step further. Drugs are bad. Nearly everything can be harmful. Smoking causes cancer, driving leads to car accidents, seeing friends can lead to respiratory illnesses. I rarely say that…
There are two good ways to lower your blood pressure on your own. Eat less salt and exercise.
You hear about the risks and financial cost of weight loss drugs. These are two downsides you don't hear about often.
You have much to gain if you check your blood pressure at home
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…
The appeal to authority fallacy is when we believe someone because they quote an authority or expert.
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. It doesn't guarantee success, but without a specific goal, you are likely to fail.
Is everything unhealthy? Yes, everything has a risk.