Couch to 5K
I found an interesting app for the iPhone that I decided to put to the test this year. It’s called “Couch to 5K” (or C25K), and it does exactly what it says. It prepares...
Category: health
Healthy Music
Music has an uncanny way of lifting my mood. When I’m stressed, I can escape into another world filled with melodic sounds. It doesn’t matter whether it’s gospel, jazz, rock, or soulful tunes, the...
Guilt-free Donuts….Well, Almost
Do you love donuts, but hate the calories that come with them? Well, now there may be a way to have one without the other. The average donut has up to 20 grams of...
Colonoscopy: The Sequel
I’m pleased to report that I made it through my second colonoscopy today. The day started early. After about four hours of sleep, the alarm went off at 6:30 am. Normally, I would be...
The “C” Word
Aside from kidney stones, the worst medical experience I can remember happened 6 1/2 years ago. It started out with a forced liquid diet and progressed to drinking the worst concoction known to man....
With a Little Help From My Friends
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last 40 years, you probably know the lyrics to the famous Beatles song. Hum it with me now: “I get by with with a little...
Think Twice About Your Next Promotion
While not everyone has the job of the CEO in their sights, I think most people want to progress in their career and continue their climb up the corporate ladder. In my line of...
Want to Live Longer? Attend Church.
I read a good article tonight on Time.com about the “biology of belief.” For many years, scientists have studied the effect of prayer on health, and the results have proven to be very interesting....
Losing is Winning
The Biggest Loser kicked off its 7th season tonight with eleven new couples all striving to win big by losing weight. This season includes: –The heaviest woman (379 pounds) to appear on the show...
