With the technological understanding and wealth of the United States, one might think our longevity would be among the best in the world. It's not. In the U.S., longevity does not even remotely correlate with expenditures.
Read MoreI recently finished reading the phenomenal book, Why We Sleep, by Mathew Walker. Matthew Walker ) is a neuroscientist and professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley. He also has a role at Verily.
Why We Sleep was, hands-down, the best non-fiction book I read this year. I know quite a bit about the subject matter, yet every chapter taught me something new.
Read MoreA lecture I gave last week.
Read MoreIf I asked you what factor had the most influence on health, happiness, and wellness, what would you respond? Money? Diet? Nope. The answer is TIME.
Read MoreMany of us have had the opportunity to focus on our health during the Covid-19 pandemic. Exercise has a myriad of benefits to health and mental well being and is one of the pillars of wellness.. Most of us are familiar with the "runners high." Many exercise specifically for this feeling. The "high" is not limited to running. One can feel bliss with any sustained physical activity. An interesting article on TED focuses on the phenomenon.
Read MoreLoneliness is a significant issue in the United States. Loneliness is a subjective feeling of being alone and anxious or depressed over the isolation. According to some estimates, more than one-fifth of the United States population suffers from loneliness. The seriousness of the epidemic has only risen with the global pandemic of Covid-19.
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