Nursing Your Sweet Tooth
I have written about the issues of too much sugar consumption and how it is sugar rather than fat which is the leading cause of obesity and diabetes. This infograhic shows some interesting stats on sugar consumption.
Health, Freedoms And Society
The health of societies is linked to the freedoms citizens enjoy. At some point citizens will need to stand up to governments, which undermine their freedom and health.
How Drug Companies Get The Clinical Trial Results They Want
Drug companies are generally getting exactly the results they want from the clinical trials they pay for, and this is especially worrisome because between two-thirds and three-quarters of the trials published in the major medical journals are funded by industry
Prohibition Then And Now
We need a major rethink in our attitudes to drug use across the board. This includes the use of legal and illegal substances and also the use of pills to make us feel better about life’s ups and downs.
The Failed War On Drugs
The war on drugs was started in 1971 by then President Nixon. It is reasonable to ask how we are faring?
Sugar Not So Sweet For Your Health
There is too much focus on fats in the diet. This week I wrote a piece about sugars which has been published on a number of Australian news websites.
Research – Proven Habits For Successful Relationships
Interesting research reported by the Greater Good Science Center has found that successful relationships share some important habits.
Here are some of my favorite relationship reminders and research-proven habits for happy relationships.
Doing Nothing In Particular
Last Sunday I decided to have a genuine slow day. I didn’t even check the emails although I will confess to posting a few tweets and looking at facebook.
How To Live In The Now
When most people are asked, “Are you living in the now?” they usually answer by saying I try to. Most people try to, but their past keeps bringing them back to a place that they really don’t want to go.
“Pre-Disease”, Over-Diagnosis And Dementia
Regular readers will know my concerns with over diagnosis of conditions and the medicalizing of life. The tentacles of this are now stretching into memory.
Time To Be Accountable
For too long excuses have been made for bad behavior. . It is time for people to be held accountable for decisions and the actions they take.
Sexy Abs Are Made In The Kitchen
Sexy abs are more than just good looks. A strong, toned core represents good health, proper nutrition and fitness prowess.
And contrary to common believe, sexy abs are not made in the gym.