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Articles about slow health. The Slow Movement and slow living are infusing all aspects of life.
I came across the simple concept of MEDS in Brooke McAlary's book Slow: Simple Living for a Frantic World (Summary | Amazon). I'm a big believer in preventive medicine. I also equally love a clever quote that plays on health: "For fast-acting …
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This post is a book summary of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life (Amazon) by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles. Interested in other posts on ikigai? Check out: How the Japanese Wake Up to Joy and Purpose: “Awakening Your …
Naps are making a comeback. I'm seeing the health benefits of napping everywhere lately. Even naps at work are becoming socially acceptable. WebMD says, "America, It's Time for Your Nap." There's even an ongoing debate about whether we should get …
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"The Island Where People Forget to Die" — That's the title of The New York Times article I came across during my existential crisis in 2015. I was searching through some emails recently and came across an email I sent to my dad in early 2016. …
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In high school cross country, Tuesdays and Thursdays were reserved for interval training, speed work, and repeats. Fridays were easy runs in preparation for Saturday race days; followed by a short run (or usually nothing at all) on Sundays. And, …
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Spoiler alert: There's no bathing involved. However, clothing is optional. Happy Earth Day! I figured today of all days it would be fun to focus on something natural. I recently wrote about the benefits of the astronaut overview effect from …
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