1. Study that concerned me this week… There is a new pill, called the polypill, that has made the headlines this week. It is a combination of three blood pressure medications and a cholesterol medication combined in one pill. A new study showed that this pill combined with an aspirin daily reduced heart problems and…
I have noticed an odd phenomenon that is happening more lately. I’m sure you’ve noticed it too. It’s extremes. What I mean is that people are being pushed into being labeled as one extreme or another. We have many biases, prejudices, and beliefs about others that can cause us to see them as we believe…
1. Something I read this week… As my daughter, Quincy, applies to colleges, she has been writing essays as part of that application process. I have enjoyed and been impressed with her writing style and the content. This week, I read an essay she wrote in response to the following question… “Get comfortable with being…
If I’m ever flipping between channels and come across a nature show, I’m likely to stop. I’m fascinated by anything as it occurs in nature, whether it be the lifecycle of a mosquito, how a cloud is formed, or the mating rituals of grizzly bears. I am always reminded how, in nature, things happen the…
1. Video clip I liked this week… I believe I had seen this before, as I don’t think it’s new, but I thought it was worthy of sharing. The clip I saw on Twitter was titled “Work smarter, not harder.” Since YouTube videos are easier for me to share, I found the same clip there,…
Last week, I voiced my concerns about the trustworthiness of the pharmaceutical industry. Based on past actions, it is very reasonable to believe that they would influence studies, push drugs for things that they were not studied or proven effective for, cherry pick studies, bribe, commit fraud, and lie. Not that every company has been…
1. Video I made and need to share… I came across an article (click here for that article) about these new COVID-19 vaccines that will soon be available, and was rocked to find out that they will not slow down the virus, eliminate the virus, or even protect us from getting the virus. The goal…
If you question the efficacy and safety of medications, you will find that those making them and those doling them out act like you’re foolish, out of line, and even reckless. How dare you question those with all the knowledge, scientific background, and authority? But there is very good reason to question. And there are…
1. Quote I love… “Well done is better than well said.” -Benjamin Franklin The world is full of talkers. I like doers! We talk about change, but we don’t change. We talk about doing better, but we don’t do better. I love leaders, athletes, and human beings in general that silently achieve. They talk less…
We’ve all heard about the power of words. The words we use, the way we structure them, and the way we say them all matter. Our outcomes and our success can hinge on the words we use. And the great thing is we don’t need to know big, complex, fancy words to change our outcomes.…