Category: Health

  • Very Overrated : Fireplaces

    Very Overrated : Fireplaces

    Can confirm. Fireplaces are way, way… WAY… overrated. It is a solid proof point of how effective media and marketing is. It’s a weird artifact of modern times that miserable things from the past are romanticized. Like pirates. Or vampires, which never really existed. But they might as well for some people. Classic cars. “They…

  • Lead is not your friend

    Lead is not your friend

    Rebecca Watson creates fantastic videos that take a closer look at the evidence and research on something she becomes curious about. She is one of those people that spends a lot of time thinking about why she thinks the things she thinks. I highly recommend watching this video about lead in the environment and the…

  • Economics of Generic Drugs are Win-Win

    Economics of Generic Drugs are Win-Win

    So what exactly are generic drugs and what is their impact on people and the healthcare services industry? And why are they not always prescribed? Generic Drug Economics – the same but cheaper… The economics of generic drugs play a significant role in the healthcare industry. Generic drugs are essentially the same as brand-name drugs,…

  • The Power of Mindful Walking: Connecting with Nature and Finding Presence

    The Power of Mindful Walking: Connecting with Nature and Finding Presence

    Connecting with nature and incorporating mindfulness into your daily life is essential, regardless of whether you live in a bustling city or a tranquil countryside. One beautiful way to achieve this connection is through mindful walking. By engaging in mindful walking, you can tap into the essence of your surroundings and experience a deeper connection…

  • Blue Zones and Beans

    Blue Zones and Beans

    Nutrition is an imperfect science. Research is difficult because… humans. But on a macro scale, it is worth looking at what the longest living people do. We know who they are, and you can find them in 5 “Blue Zones” around the world. One “In every blue zone I have visited, beans and other legumes were…

  • Eat Less, Not the Same

    Eat Less, Not the Same

    However, participants in the calorie-restricted group ate 405 fewer calories per day and lost about