On a recent road trip around Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, I had an absolutely terrific meal. It started me thinking about choices we make in restaurants and at home. Various cities which hold ‘taste of’ events want to steer people to their products. Chili Cook-offs or even best-of-pie at the fairgrounds have long … Read more
The degree to which stress, attitude, belief and anxiety directly affect our aging and health may not (thus far) be settled science. Yet, we don’t need research to confirm it’s true. Still, where does that knowledge leave us? Why and how does it matter to us? A local friend recently sent me a greeting card … Read more
Is butter really better? What triggered Opioid popularity? Are annual mammograms best for every adult woman? Why are treatments for enlarged prostate more common in certain parts of the country? Each of these questions could constitute an entire post. Spoiler Alert: I don’t plan to address any of them. However, when we do seek answers, … Read more
I assume that when many readers see a sentence with the phrase ‘quality of life,’ accompanied by an acronym like AQI, they will think to themselves “now what test is that again? My doctor orders plenty, but I don’t remember that one.” Relax. You haven’t forgotten. Nevertheless, it is practical to consider AQI regularly. It’s … Read more
Note: a surprising update was added to this article after posting. (See at bottom.) I recently received cupping. It wasn’t the first time in my life. I have had 4 or 5 multi-sessions before. This time, I stopped to ask myself “is this a matter of culture or science?” You may be asking yourself a … Read more
Note to Readers, from drb: I’m just back from vacation, and am happy to be sharing the thoughts of another guest writer. I have read much, attended presentations and taken several short courses, on “universal design.” It’s a personal interest. So, I was easily enticed when Hazel approached me to address the subject. Hope you … Read more