Napping tied to 5 mm Hg drop in systolic blood pressure
A napping habit could lower blood pressure to a similar extent as other lifestyle modifications and some drugs, according to research scheduled to be presented March 18 at the American College of Cardiology’s scientific sessions in New Orleans. Researchers studied 212...
A belief in meritocracy is not only false: it’s bad for you
Meritocracy has become a leading social ideal. Politicians across the ideological spectrum continually return to the theme that the rewards of life – money, power, jobs, university admission – should be distributed according to skill and effort. The most common...
Why you should use nasal breathing when you exercise
Imagine yourself exercising: running, hiking, dancing, lifting weights — whatever you like to do. Picture yourself pushing to a maximum intensity. Now, ask yourself: Are you breathing out of your nose or mouth? If you are like most exercisers, you breathe through your...
Live Longer, Prevent Disease, Feel Happier After 50
Happy New Year! If you’re ready to make some positive health changes in 2019, consider this your ultimate resolution checklist. Bookmark this article, and review it every three months for a reminder, for inspiration or just to see how you’re doing. Consider it our New...
When the state is unjust, citizens may use justifiable violence
If you see police choking someone to death – such as Eric Garner, the 43-year-old black horticulturalist wrestled down on the streets of New York City in 2014 – you might choose to pepper-spray them and flee. You might even save an innocent life. But what ethical...
Louisiana School Made Headlines for Sending Black Kids to Elite Colleges -The Reality.
Bryson Sassau’s application would inspire any college admissions officer. A founder of T.M. Landry College Preparatory School described him as a “bright, energetic, compassionate and genuinely well-rounded” student whose alcoholic father had beaten him and his mother...
Where Are We in ‘The Cycle’?
When viewed through a business-cycle lens, the current economy is showing signs of both mid- and...
Dread accompanies me through life but it is not without consolation
One morning, my father died at home. I awoke to a call for help – my name shouted once, loudly,...
The Secrets to Living a Longer and Better Life
Old age demands to be taken very seriously–and it usually gets its way. It’s hard to be cavalier...
How to Build Self Discipline To Exercise
Even when you're not in the mood If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to get in shape, now...
Is Constantly Reading the News Bad?
If you’re bingeing on the 24/7 news cycle, you’re probably asking for trouble A recent survey from...
Essential Guide to Walking and Steps
Walking is one of the most rewarding lifelong activities you can choose. While it may not be a...
What Skill is Hard to Learn But will Payoff
Taming your mind is one of the hardest skill to learn but pays off in the longer run. Usually this...
As a dying person, what is your advice to the living? – Quora
I have far more I’d like to say on this topic than can be contained in a single post. So I will...
Reading and Reflection
This Week 7's (12.14 - 12.31) Affirmation: Mindfulness - I will reach for mindfulness each day....
Americans are pack rats. Swedes have the solution: ‘Death cleaning.’
If your family doesn’t want your stuff when you’re alive, they sure won’t want it when you’re...
Start planning now to care for elderly parents
If you have an aging parent and want a glimpse of what the future holds, look no further than...
A pretty good idea of when humans will go extinct
This might strike you as overly optimistic or pessimistic, depending on your worldview. Certain...