Most of you who read my "About Me” page know that I have a degree in Chemistry. I didn’t pursue Chemistry as a profession in the Army because they don’t do the kind of Chemistry I was used to—laboratory work, scientific experimentation, etc. Later in my career, I thought about transferring to an area of … Continue reading The Dark Chocolate Myth
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The Questions We Don’t Ask — And Why They Matter, Part 10
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” — Leo Tolstoy Ten years ago, I was a 42-year-old, overworked, stressed-out man and about 20 pounds over my desired weight of 165, something I felt every time I went for a run. I worked in a place where I couldn’t see … Continue reading The Questions We Don’t Ask — And Why They Matter, Part 10
The Questions We Don’t Ask — And Why They Matter, Part 7
To answer today’s question, I need to go back to 12 October 2022, the day I sat down with a doctor for my final medical exam before retirement. Until that point, I thought I was indestructible. Sure, there was always a pain here or there, but like we say in the Army, we just need … Continue reading The Questions We Don’t Ask — And Why They Matter, Part 7
How much coffee is too much?
Well, that’s a good question. I think the more, the better, but a few bloggers know that I reach my limit when my left eye starts twitching. When that happens, I usually stop drinking until the next day. I read a good article with the same title in The Economist that discusses the subject. It seems like … Continue reading How much coffee is too much?
Keeping the Brain Sharp
The brain weighs about three pounds, and it’s a complex organ. It controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates our body.1 We often hear that we need to keep the brain sharp and healthy so it can support our functions throughout the years. Suggestions such as … Continue reading Keeping the Brain Sharp
Juice Shots vs. Real Fruit: Are We Losing Something?
I’m glad to be back, my friends. I had a great time in Texas at my niece and nephew’s high school graduation, and spending time with family. Family reunions are always a bit taxing for this introverted soul, but I’ll be fully recovered by the end of the week, or at least that’s the hope. … Continue reading Juice Shots vs. Real Fruit: Are We Losing Something?
Mental Health Challenges in Young Adults
Before commenting on the article, I want to quickly say that for the past few weeks, I have mentioned that I was looking forward to the Heart concert and what an awesome experience we had on Friday. The concert was excellent, and I’ll be writing about it and posting some of the videos on Thursday … Continue reading Mental Health Challenges in Young Adults
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