Can you be fat and still be fit? An estimated 15% to 20% of obese individuals have none of the metabolic derangements associated with obesity, such as high blood sugar, high blood fats, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease.1 This phenomenon has led to the idea that you… Read More »
Most of us know the feeling after a great workout. It can be nearly intoxicating to feel alive and full of energy and endorphins. This feeling is incredible and, for many of us, can almost feel addictive. It’s great to move your body every day and get a sense of success when you complete a… Read More »
It was easy for trolls to justify their vile attacks on Wilson Gavin. Truly, it was horrifying watching the 21-year-old president of the University of Queensland’s Liberal-National Club ambush a library storytelling event by a drag queen. I don’t think we should gloss over that. The protest was videoed and posted to social media, triggering… Read More »
It is common knowledge that consuming a large quantity of sugar can give you a physical and psychological high. A recent analysis concludes that, in fact, the reverse might be true. Does sugar really give us a psychological boost? It will have escaped nobody’s attention that sugar consumption across the United States has skyrocketed. In… Read More »
In April 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS – Medicare) issued a draft rule intended, generally, to nudge health systems toward several initiatives. These included improving the use of electronic health records and IT interoperability, providing greater price transparency of services, and empowering physicians to spend more time with their patients. This… Read More »