1. Happy New Year… I want to wish you all a very happy, healthy, and prosperous 2026. A new year allows for a clean slate, a time to reflect on the past twelve months, set some new goals, and strive for a better version of you. I value your trust and promise to do my…
1. Great podcast I listened to this week… One of my most recommended books is Atomic Habits, by James Clear. I heard Clear on a podcast this week, and he was great. The information was super practical… and timely. Establishing new habits is the KEY to getting the results you really want in your life,…
1. Amusing image I came across this week… I’ve posted this before, but I came across it while scrolling through my phone this week, and it made me laugh (it does every time I see it). So, I thought I would share it again… hoping it makes you laugh… 2. Great interview I saw this…
1. Concerning post I saw this week… We all know by now that microplastics are a MAJOR concern. I’ve posted about it before. But this week, I became aware of two things after reading the latest stats… (1.) The problem is worse than I thought… and (2.) The rates are increasing much faster than I…
1. Great video clip I saw this week… I saw a clip of a guy, Adam Allred, explaining health and healthcare in a quick, 2.5-minute clip that pretty much sums it up quite well. It’s not new info, it’s something you’ve heard me say many times, and you already know the info. But to hear…
1. Powerful story I shared a few times this week… Years ago, I made a phone call to let a professor of mine know how grateful I was that he got me so excited about the brain and nervous system. Wow… was I glad I made that call… and really glad I made it when…
1. Study I found VERY interesting (but NOT surprising)… There was a study done by the Cleveland Clinic, using data from their employees, that showed that those who received the flu vaccine were MORE likely to get the flu. It studied the effectiveness of the shot in the 2024-25 season, involved 53,402 employees, and was…
1. Health topic I have changed my mind on… The FDA is removing the black box warning on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). I believe this is a good thing. If you asked me several years ago about HRT, I would have told you I think it is dangerous, with an increased risk in breast cancer…
1. Quote I love… Two weeks ago, the John Carroll wrestling team unveiled its new (awesome) wrestling room. On the wall, in large print, was a quote that I have read and thought about several times since. It is a GREAT and NEEDED… and VERY TRUE… reminder. ”Discipline is the whole key to being successful.…
1. Something I started doing… Oral health is closely tied to overall health. We know that we MUST take care of our teeth, gums, and tongue. For the past few weeks, I have been oil pulling, which is swishing about a teaspoon of coconut oil (or sesame oil) around the mouth for 10-15 minutes, then…