Seven years ago, Lesley Stahl hosted a CBS 60 Minutes broadcast about what factors determine which of us will live past ninety years of age. A questionnaire was completed by 14,000 people in 1981 that was highly detailed about their … Continue reading
When we hear the term arthritis, we immediately think of bone or joint pain. What is arthritis? Is there a difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? Many people have arthritic conditions. Some are having joint problems and wonder if they … Continue reading
Sometimes we hear about the elephant in the room that nobody talks about. What if that elephant is sitting on your chest? That is one of the key tips people are told when they are experiencing major heart issues. They … Continue reading
The Irish mathematical physicist, 1st Baron Kelvin (William Thomson), is credited with saying, “If you can not measure it, you can not improve it.” You must understand what you are measuring. If it can’t be expressed in numbers, then you … Continue reading
Three weeks ago, I left on vacation. My wife and I went to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. We visited family on the way there and the return. Vacation is not the worst thing you can do. It might be the best … Continue reading
I was listening to a CD of Zig Ziglar recently. He was talking about being overweight. He said for over 24 years he had weighed well over 200 lbs by choice – because he had never eaten any food accidentally. We choose what … Continue reading
An article I read gave seven key tips for ideal heart health. My thoughts don’t often agree with the mainstream health industries. You or I could agree or disagree with most things that are written about health. It’s important to look … Continue reading
I listened to a presentation this week and heard the following statement several times – “What you measure you can control!”. It got me to thinking about what I measure. There are some obvious things, but my focus for measurement … Continue reading
Many organizations have strategies for marketing, finances, sales, operations, etc. They know what they want, and they plan to achieve it. They set milestones and check progress regularly to determine that they are still on course. Why shouldn’t each of … Continue reading
Balanced nutrition is critical for great health. There are many ways to get the nutrients needed each day, but the preferred way is to minimize calories. Nutritionists tell us that we need 15 calories per pound to maintain body weight. … Continue reading