I AM CONNECTED TO JAPAN IN MANY WAYS. Family, friends, and my study of the Japanese language and Shito-Ryu karate. Today, I want to explore 7 ways you can use... Read More
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“Shaft” Star Is Dead at 81
ACTOR RICHARD ROUNDTREE, the iconic star private detective from the 1970s action film “Shaft,” is dead at 81. As a doctor who treats individuals with cancer, I want to explore what... Read More
Exercise for Depression
ABOUT FOUR PERCENT OF THE WORLD’S POPULATION experiences depression. Today, I ask this provocative question: Is exercise as effective as anti-depressants for mental health? A new study shows that running offers a health benefit similar... Read More
2 Lunch Strategies for Health
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF “SHOKUIKI?” Japanese doctor and pharmacist Sagen Ishizuka pioneered this philosophy of eating. The word is from ones meaning “eat” and “grow.” Today, I’ll share my... Read More
7 Exercise Snacks
DO YOU FIND IT CHALLENGING TO SET ASIDE dedicated time for extensive exercise routines? Today, I want to explore exercise snacks: 7 tiny workouts for big results. The world seems... Read More
3 Better Fitness Benchmarks
BREAK FREE FROM THE SCALE: 3 BETTER FITNESS BENCHMARKS. Today, I want to explore how you can focus on your pulse, physical ability, and exercise tests to assess your health.... Read More