There are two aspects of health that do not get much airplay. These are relaxation and time outdoors, especially in nature. For most of human history we spent considerable periods of time outside. Much work was done in fields and transportation where “open” to the air...
Even in this digital age the front cover of Time Magazine is a significant place for a news story. An edition earlier this month featured breast cancer on the cover with the headline “What if I decide to just do nothing? Breast Cancers new frontier”. Sounds crazy. How...
Kim Kozelichki was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1996. She started developing the classic symptoms such as loss of balance, tremor, tingling and visual problems. Because of her condition she stopped being active––she was an athletic tennis player. She also had...
A company called Sprout pharmaceuticals was bought last week for $US1 billion. Not bad for a company which, according to the New York Times, was created in 2011, has 34 employees and has had $US100 million invested since its inception. The company was formed to...
A while ago we took the grandchildren ice-skating. It was wonderful seeing them have a go – the first time with skates on. The experience made me realize something quite important. I have skated since I was 8 years of age, having grown up in Canada. The last time I...
The bad news is you may have been abusing your body for the first 50 years of your life. The good news is that if you turn over a new leaf, you can make dramatic changes for a healthier life in the next half of your life. The following are sound and sensible...
