Health

This week I went back to school (!) and attended the inaugural International Digital Health Summer School at Maynooth University — a beautiful campus, steeped in history. It was billed as an opportunity to learn and co-create a new ‘win-win’ healthcare future for all — and it didn't disappoint. With…

Canadian wildfires are having a massive impact on NYC air quality today. Limit time outdoors and limit energy use when possible. The air quality is so poor that people will begin to feel health impacts from it. It is in place at least until midnight tonight. This will be common throughout the summer as global warming and climate change have triggered an earlier and more intense start to wildfire season. More details, links, and information about this alert here: https://secretnyc.co/air-quality-health-advisory-nyc/

Here are a few things that have worked for me: Practice mindfulness. This can help you recognize when you’re actually hungry vs when you’re eating out of habit. We tend to eat even when we’re not hungry. It’s often an impulsive reaction to stress, boredom, etc. …

This morning I am sitting with the emotions of what it will truly take to regenerate entire continents… Systems of globalized extraction are so pervasive and destructive. They will need to collapse as part of the process. …

Your FAV is an unsung hero in the kitchen, and it’s no coincidence that our conversation starts here. Yesterday, I ventured to the market, gathering the essentials: chicken, egusi, fresh pepper, fish, and the cray one, along with its smoked elder brother. Not to forget the pumpkin leaves, though Halloween…

Two easy assessments you can do at home — Strength is one of the most important markers of your health, no matter how you measure health. Zoom out, and you find low muscle mass and strength are independently associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality. Muscle mass and strength are vital for independence and daily function. Specifically, quad…

Awareness of these processes and taking necessary actions to optimize them are critical for survival and well-being. — Our bodies operate like a well-orchestrated symphony or an airplane, with a complex network of regulatory mechanisms working tirelessly to maintain balance and stability. This tight regulation is vital for surviving and thriving. We cannot go against these regulatory processes. However, we can take careful actions to stimulate them naturally…

Our family loves food. I mean, what person doesn’t? I see my kids get excited about food. It makes me wonder if their immense energy and their excitement come from the food they eat. Food is so powerful. Without food, we would be unable to focus and function in our…

We’re Uncommon, the artist collection formerly known as Higher Steaks. I founded this company a few years ago to address some of the biggest health issues the world is facing by offering meat-eaters around the world cultured proteins that are better, not alternative. Our mission hasn’t changed and we still…