Moving is an incredible cure for so many physical and psychological ailments. It is imperative we move, but it’s also important that we move correctly to avoid pain and/or injury. In the world of ergonomics, there is a saying. ‘The perfect position is the next position’. Meaning, always change the position your body is in […]
Despite the popularity of semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss, surveys suggest that most people still prefer to lose weight without using medications. For those preferring a drug-free approach to weight loss, research shows that certain nutrients and dietary strategies can naturally mimic the effects of semaglutides. Increased intakes of fiber and […]
The growing proliferation of AI-powered chat bots has led to debates around their social roles as friend, companion or work assistant. And they’re growing increasingly more sophisticated. The role-playing platform Character AI promises personal and creative engagement through conversations with its bot characters. There have also been some negative outcomes: currently, Character.ai is facing a […]
Recently, while watching an episode of Queer Eye, I was struck by a phrase Jonathan Van Ness (JVN) used: “Crop failure.” It’s a term his teacher once shared with him, and it resonated deeply. The idea is simple but profound: *When you plant negative seeds with your thoughts and self-talk, you’re setting yourself up for […]
Benjamin Han, a geriatrician and addiction medicine specialist at the University of California-San Diego, tells his students a cautionary tale about a 76-year-old patient who, like many older people, struggled with insomnia. “She had problems falling asleep, and she’d wake up in the middle of the night,” he said. “So her daughter brought her some […]
A bright, sunny day can do wonders for our mood—if only we didn’t have to worry about what it can do to our skin. Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the world, and its incidence and mortality rates are on the rise—even though, paradoxically, it’s among the most preventable […]
As more of us live longer, can robots help us maintain healthier, more independent and dignified lives? The robots I’ve been studying are friendly, helpful machines that can talk, remind, monitor – and even offer a form of companionship for older people. By 2050, the global population of adults aged 60 and above is projected […]
June marks Men’s Health Awareness Month, a timely opportunity to spotlight the major health issues affecting men as they age—and to look at ways to boost healthy aging and longevity. While life expectancy for men has improved over time, studies show that men are still more likely than women to die prematurely from preventable causes […]
We live in a time of growing anxiety and fear, where the disruptive forces of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, Big Data, virtual reality and augmented reality loom ominously over people’s lives. In a recent Scientific American article, psychologist Mary Alvord described how these anxieties are manifesting in her clients. Their concerns ranged from the increase […]
Kristin Kramer woke up early on a Tuesday morning 10 years ago because one of her dogs needed to go out. Then, a couple of odd things happened. When she tried to call her other dog, “I couldn’t speak,” she said. As she walked downstairs to let them into the yard, “I noticed that my […]
