“I can see in these words a motto that holds for any psychotherapist. In the Nazi concentration camps, one could have witnessed that those who knew that there was a task waiting for them to fulfill were most apt to survive. The same conclusion has since been reached by other authors of books on concentration camps and also by psychiatric investigations into Japanese, North Korean, and North Vietnamese prisoner-of-war camps.”... Read More
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The Shingles Vaccine Could Save Your Mind.
Reading that dementia already affects over 57 million people worldwide, a number expected to nearly triple to over 150 million by 2050, makes my dread feel like a chillingly rational response to a global crisis. ... Read More
The Simple Habit Adding Years to Life for Colon Cancer Survivors
But what if we learned that one of the most potent tools for closing that survival gap wasn’t a high-tech scanner or a complex drug regimen but something as fundamental as movement? ... Read More
Is Hidden Inflammation Sabotaging Your Health?
Olive oil is my go-to fat, and I’m consciously trying to get friendly with fermented foods like yogurt. I hope to boost my gut microbes, which might play a big role in tamping down inflammation.... Read More
My Not-So-Secret Weapon for Shredding Over 60
The experts point out that apples are full of fiber — about 4.4 grams in a medium-sized one.... Read More
This Drink May Drop Your Colon Cancer Risk
This large review suggests that eating more dairy, especially high-fat dairy and milk, might help lower the risk of colorectal cancer. The link wasn’t as clear for low-fat or fermented dairy, possibly because there were fewer studies.... Read More