Catching Sleep in 2021 During the holidays we watched a lot of Christmas movies, from It’s a Wonderful Like to Die Hard (yes, the latter is a Christmas movie and an awesome one at that). Despite the lack…
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In 1955 the Pruitt-Igoe projects opened in St. Louis as a solution to crowding in the downtown. The architect of the project was Minoru Yamasaki, who would later design the World Trade Center buildings in New York City. Minoru, much…
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There is an ugliness in the world. It is spreading in our communities, workplaces, our online sites, our news sources, and, of course, social media – in fact, it is fueled by social media. This ugliness is preceded by intense…
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In this current self-serving world, mental and physical health has taken center stage via the barrage of biohackers, self-improvement experts, and other self-help gurus constantly tell us the importance of improving ourselves. I am not trying to diminish this message,…
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We zig-zagged up the steep terrain as the road undulated up and down and sharply cut side to side. We were nearing the end of our several hour drive through countless olive fields in the Basilicata region of Italy after…
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On April 26, 1478 Lorenzo de’ Medici and his brother Giuliano strode into the Church of Santa Maria del Fiore, underneath the massive and beautiful Duomo of Florence. Navigating to their typical pew, the brothers sat down to participate in…
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Many of my newsletter readers and several of my work colleagues have asked me to write up my workouts and food for the week. I added in when I go to bed and wake up, as this affects my workouts,…
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A recent systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the available literature on the efficacy of layperson-led versus professional-led behavioral interventions attempting to promote weight loss in children.1 The assessment included 78 randomized clinical trials of 5780 participants whom were followed for…
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“We must cultivate our garden.” – Candide by Voltaire, 1759 The Importance of Good Form It continues to be a rough time for communities as we remain separated. Luckily, COVID rates continue to drop in our local…
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“There is never any time!” As one of the most common responses I get when advising people to cook their food, eat a healthier diet, exercise, or spend more time outside (all are invariable components of a healthier lifestyle), it…
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