5 Clues Your Workout Music Is Too Loud
A few days ago, I happened to be at the gym when a fitness class was ending. I couldn’t help but notice a number of people walking out of the room were rubbing their ears, and one person even complained that the music being too loud had given them a headache. Now, I should admit [...]
Making The Choice Of Happiness
I listened to an interesting podcast the other day on making the choice of happiness. They were interviewing a researcher who had spent a great deal of his career studying the subject of happiness. How happiness affects our lives, our pursuit of happiness, and the end results. Making The Choice Of Happiness After studying the [...]
How Your Obsession With Antimicrobial Cleaners Could Hurt Your Kids
Many of us are obsessed with antimicrobial cleaners these days. They’re becoming nearly ubiquitious in our society. They can be found on hand soaps, countertop cleaners, woven into textiles and even incorporated into steel. But is there a dark side to keeping things nice and sterile? Should You Always Use Antimicrobial Cleaners? Many [...]
25 Things To Be Thankful For This Christmas
As we come up on this Christmas season, it occurs to me that we should take the time to clearly consider those things for which we should be thankful. It’s cathartic, as it makes us remember what is truly important, because it’s not the presents. 1. Little boys 2. Loving spouses 3. Family 4. Sacrifice [...]
Obesity vs Smoking: The Black Holes Of Health
Over the last two decades, Americans have seen an increase in their average life expectancies. Part of this is improved medical care, and part is attributed to declines in the rates of tobacco use. Particularly smoking. So, it was interesting to me when I encountered a recent article on projected declines in life expectancy, attributed primarily [...]
5 Sure-Fire Tips To Beat The Christmas Blues
I recently ran across an article on the subject of loneliness and depression, where researchers found that loneliness can spread in a manner similar to the flu. Scientists discovered that people who are lonely tend to “transmit” their emotions to those around them, which in turn, further hastens their isolation. This got me thinking about how [...]
How Are We Missing The Point Of Christmas?
The other day, I was listening to National Public Radio, when a story came on about a book called Tinsel: A Search for America’s Christmas Present. They were interviewing the author, who said he was taken by the enormity of Christmas in our culture, and wanted to follow several families through their Christmas traditions. Essentially, an exercise in [...]
Christmas Gift Ideas For Men – 2009 Edition
Looking for the top Christmas ideas for men this year? This is your place. The reality is that most men have a pretty scattered array of interests. Just like women, we play the role of husbands, fathers, competitors, hunters, providers, and a host of others as well. But, as the old saying goes, above all [...]
Why Children Need Fathers
A few days ago, I got sucked into a conversation about the relative importance of fathers vs. mothers, and its been troubling me ever since. I should have avoided it. I know better. The whole conversation started when a female friend made the assertion that “…yeah, but kids really need their mothers.” The implication in [...]
When Do The Real Problems With Aging, Health, And Fitness Begin?
A few weeks ago, I wrote about growing old, and how we deal with this subject. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been watching friends deal with their aging parents, and the mobility of their parents has drastically impacted the choices they’ve been forced to make. For me, it has highlighted the effect of aging [...]
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