Health

Your habits can make you sick more than you imagine — Few things can pose as many health risks as some of the seemingly harmless habits we take for granted. Habits such as excessive drinking of alcohol, smoking, taking too much supplement and vitamins, and not getting enough sleep get a lot of attention. But do you know the following habits…

An essay by Sharon Astyk. — By Sharon Astyk First published on June 22, 2022 So, a really, really important paper came out last week in Science, and it is absolutely fascinating, and also really troubling. I want to spend a few minutes on this, because everyone here needs to know what it implies. The study…

Some thought patterns may fuel mental health problems. — Here’s an experience we’ve all had: You text a friend, and the friend doesn’t text you back. Minutes pass, then hours. What’s going on? Maybe your friend is busy with work and isn’t checking texts. Or maybe your friend saw your message and is ignoring it. These are two of…

Learning that my spike in blood pressure might be due to hidden anxiety seemed like good news. Until I learned more. — Six weeks ago I went to an urgent care center after an inexplicable and unprecedented bout of dizziness. There my blood pressure was measured at 160/92, which is really high (the threshold for high blood pressure, also called hypertension, is 130/80). It surprised the hell out of me. But an…

These are my non-negotiable habits. The things that make a big difference when it comes to how I feel. — There seems to be more social and financial pressure than in recent years. We feel more pressure to earn, to live up to social norms, and so forth. With that type of pressure, it’s hard to stay healthy. When life is hectic, we often sacrifice our health. But that’s a…

Bananas are a staple in my kitchen. I buy them when they’re yellow or with a few brown spots — that’s when they’re the perfect kind of ripe for freezing and recipes. 5 Ways to Use Up Ripe Bananas Freeze for banana “nice” cream, smoothies, and smoothie bowls Caramelized bananas in oatmeal Chocolate chip banana bread waffles…