Is a certain food healthy? Which exercise burns the most fat? Will this supplement boost my energy? How many hours of sleep do I need to feel my best? To get answers to questions like these, we often look to science. When it comes to health and wellness, we often look to science for answers,…
If there is one thing that we as humans are very good at, it’s making excuses. We love to shift blame, deflect responsibility, and do just about anything to justify why we are not maximizing our potential and abilities. We can always find reasons why we are not succeeding in work, relationships, finances, health, and…
Intensity is high when it comes to people trying to get other people to do what they think is best. It’s most obvious at the highest levels, with mandates trying to be pushed, but you see it every single day locally as well. There are heated debates within cities, businesses, schools, and even families. No…
At a time when there is so much controversy, uncertainty, mistrust, and confusion, it is hard to know what is real and what is true. When there is a lot of money, power, and agenda on the line, people will do and say just about anything to protect their interests. And once caught in a…
Do you know the difference between misinformation and disinformation? After hearing the word “disinformation” over and over in the media, I decided to look it up. Both misinformation and disinformation are false information, but the difference is that misinformation is false information that the one spreading believes to be true, and disinformation is false information…
My guess is that humans have always had a hard time changing their minds. Maybe it’s because there’s a lot that goes into committing to a belief, making it super hard to adopt a different one. Or maybe our egos hang onto those beliefs, even when that belief gets rocked hard, because it’s so tough…
I’m not sure you’ll find too many people these days that would not like to, or would not need to, lose weight. These last several decades have not been good to America’s waist line. And most people are now aware that almost an astonishing 50% of Americans are not just overweight, but obese. Aside from…
I am a big fan of thought-provoking quotes, poems, fables, and short stories. I find myself jotting down things I read or hear so I don’t forget them. And yes, I have stuck things to the fridge, bathroom mirror, dash board, and computer monitor to motivate me, keep me on track, and remind me to…
We love to argue our points. We love referencing sources that support our position. And we love being correct. But what about when we aren’t? Our behavior stems from our deep-rooted beliefs. These beliefs shape what we think, how we act, and who we are. But when two people have opposing beliefs, one of them…
If there is one thing that most people fear, it is getting older. It is scary to think that your youth will eventually drift away, your skin will wrinkle, your range of motion will decrease, you will lose muscle mass and get weaker, and your body and abilities will break down. Is there a way…