Health, Wellness, and Decision-Making
Health, Wellness, and Decision-Making
I use a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector when I travel. Many people have told me I am being ridiculous. A few friends tell me it’s a good idea, but they never do it themselves. Fires and carbon monoxide…
Can you safely cook sous vide without plastic? Yes. But is it any good at cooking sous vide? I have been wary of the consumption of microplastics and have written on the topic here. I went somewhat overboard when I…
Screening for Coronary Disease is not what most people think. Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of death in the United States and the world. Briefly, when someone has a heart attack, it is due to coronary disease.…
Diminishing Returns are defined by Webster as “benefits that, beyond a certain point, fail to increase in proportion to extended efforts.” Diminishing returns, sometimes called the Law of Diminishing Returns, often refer to businesses. For example, as a company increases…
The importance of water is obvious, yet most of us take the availability of clean water for granted. I have been working with a start-up company, The Joseph Project. The mission of the company is to help people prepare for…
There are many ways to miss out on life. Some ways seem to make sense. But don’t do it. Many people miss out on life by working too hard. Sometimes, they are trying to make more money, and sometimes they…
Food Dyes are not as harmful as the foods they color. Forty ice cream companies have agreed to phase out the use of artificial food dyes over the next few years. They’ve stated that the dyes are safe, and they…
My new book is available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback formats. We all want to be healthy and live longer, and there is no shortage of theories on how to do it. In my book, I explain what science…
Big things make the most difference in your health and life. If you want to improve anything in your life, work on the big things first. The big things are often harder, so we usually put them off. Students will…
The Benefits of Flaxseed Oil are its effects on cholesterol. Flax has been cultivated for centuries for its strong fibers and its oil. I used the oil as a kid to work in my baseball glove. When it is consumed,…