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Cracking the Weather Code
OK so I just got caught in a driving downpour, yet the forecast said there was only 25% chance of rain through midday, how does that always happen?... and what does a 25% chance of rain really mean? The “Chance of Rain” It’s one of the most misunderstood terms in all...
It’s Summer and I’m Back on the Courts!
For several months in a row last spring I wrote about my experiences post-knee surgery and the grueling rehab process I was going through. It’s hard to believe that is now over one year post-surgery. The good news is that I am back doing all the activities I was...
Slow Rise Bread, Easier to Digest
If you are like Millions of Americans that are avoiding eating bread for one reason or another, maybe after reading this blog you might give bread a second chance. I think most people love bread in one form or another, yet the current media perception is that most...
Do This and Live Longer!
When asked how long do you want to live, the answer should include not only a number but a statement on quality of life. So how do we live longer with quality? New data is being published monthly confirming that longevity is 25% genetic and 75% lifestyle. Here’s a...
Strengthen Your Brain With Exercise
Regular Exercise can strengthen your brain. We all know regular exercise is great for our cardiovascular system, and that it will strengthen our muscles and even increase our bone density, but a lesser known benefit is that regular exercise can make you smarter and...
New Study- Placebo as Good as Meds for Back Pain
Two important studies were published in February 2017 for the treatment of back pain. The 1st was published on-line (e-publish ahead of print) in the Annals of Rheumatoid Disease. The 2nd was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. For years I have advised my...
Time to get “Pickled”
I happen to have a friend that I swim with 3 times a week that is an excellent Nutritionist. She often gives nutritional tips to me and the other guys that swim in our lane. One thing that she recently suggested was to “eat something fermented every day”....
Don’t Let Your Kids Become a CDC Statistic!
The numbers are staggering. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC): High school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries and 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations each year. More than 3.5 million kids under age 14 receive medical...
You Got Some Nerve!
The truth is you have a lot of nerve! There are more nerves in your body than stars in the Milky Way. The human brain alone consists of about 100 billion neurons. If all these neurons were lined up it would for a 600 mile long line. The nervous system transmits...
Special “K”
No, I am not talking about the Kellogg’s cereal in the big White box with the big red letter K on it. I am talking about Potassium, which for you Chemistry Geeks is the 19th chemical element with the symbol K (derived from Neo-Latin, kalium). It was first isolated...