We have a tendency to think that everything which is new, as an improvement on that which is old. Whilst new inventions can improve our lives I am talking about changing things that work quite well for no reason other than something new has turned up. Research has...
A fad is something, which comes into fashion and then fades quickly. The dictionary definition is “an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short lived”. Time frame is not critical to the definition. The notion of “short lived” is...
Recent “new” research has shown that 80% of heart attacks in males and 54% of strokes in women could be avoided. To do so requires people to do regular exercise, follow a healthy diet (with fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, nuts, and not too much meat and...
I have thus far resisted writing about Ebola as there is plenty being said and written on this topic. However it seems that we are at a crossroads in the rhetorical war between the fear mongers and those presenting the facts. There are some critical facts that can get...
I have written an article on the pros and cons of medical marijuana for Australian news websites. Click here to read it. Dr JoeMedical Doctor, author, speaker, media presenter and health industry consultant, Dr Joe Kosterich wants you to be...
The United Nations has conducted a global survey on deaths by suicide and found that each year it accounted for 800,000 deaths. Whilst the highest rates were in people over 70 it was also the second leading cause of death in those aged 15 to 29 globally. Men...
