The Health section in Monday’s New York Times ran a chilling article, Doctors’ Lucrative Industry Ties. It told a chilling tale about an orthopedic surgeon in New Jersey. He had been paid almost $1 million ($940,857 to be exact) by a medical technology company to promote its products from 2009-2011. The article went on to report that, “Over a two-and-a-half-year period, device
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Ok. Even if you don’t read the rest of this post about healthy laughter, you have to watch this adorable and hysterical video. It had me laughing out loud within 30 seconds. Trust me, you’ll feel better. And why is that exactly? Well, laughter really is good for you. And by the way, April is National Humor Month. So let’s take
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I’ll admit it. When I first heard the term “Speed-Faithing” I was puzzled, then skeptical. I’d heard of speed skating, and even speed-dating, but how would you speed up your faith …and why would you want to? Last night at The University of Tampa I found out. My wife and I joined a fascinating group of fellow speed-faithers for two hours of discussion,
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In response to the growing public conversation at the intersection of spirituality and healthcare, The Atlantic ran an article a few days ago, “Should Your Doctor Pray With You?” . The subtitle was, “People in the hospital are usually in hard times. Nearly half would like their doctor to pray with them.” The article quotes James Tulsky, a palliative care specialist at Duke
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As you can tell by my blog site’s title, I believe in simplicity. I think it’s healthy. Simple is good and I’m always glad to find myself in good company. This past Saturday’s New York Times had a great article, “Living With Less. A Lot Less” by Graham Hill, founder/CEO of LifeEdited.com and TreeHugger.com. As a very successful entrepreneur, Graham chronicles his growing dissatisfaction
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We all love good news, especially when delivered by a child. In last Sunday’s NYTimes article, “In Medical First, A Baby With HIV Is Deemed Cured” we learn that doctors announced a “startling development”: a baby had been cured of an HIV infection for the first time. Now 2 1/2, the child has been off drugs for a year with no
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Fresh markets, sunshine, water everywhere, bike trails, award-winning beaches, parks and museums — the Tampa Bay area offers an abundance of healthy choices for mind, body and spirit. • The mental and spiritual renewal you can find in a quiet stroll through an art exhibit or a contemplative hour on a beachside bench are just as important to your health
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“Be grateful; it’s good for you,” my mom used to say. As it turns out, scientific research supporting this simple parental directive is piling up. Dr. Michael McCullough at the University of Miami and Dr. Robert Emmons at the University of California at Davis have been researching the health benefits of gratitude for well over a decade now. From their
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If you are one of the roughly 60 million Americans who may have already taken the “Live Longer & Better” quiz from Parade magazine on Sunday, January 27, you already know this. If not, read on. The quiz’s subtitle asks, “Do you know what it takes to enjoy a healthy old age?” You’re probably thinking regular medical check-ups, screenings, vitamin supplements, etc.
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Which comes first, happiness… or health? Are we happy because we’re healthy, or healthy because we’re happy? Claude Fischer, one of the leading pioneers of “Happiness Research,” tells us in his recent Boston Review article: “The connection between reporting happiness and personal traits often runs both ways. For example, being healthy adds to happiness, and happy people also stay healthier.” Laura Kubzansky,
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