Sometimes, I visualize the streets as they were years ago and allow myself to be captivated by the stories unfolding in the places I walk today. Of course, that process was quite extraordinary when I walked the streets of Old Jerusalem, Kusadasi/Ephesus in Turkey, or Kyoto.... Read More
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Rise & Stride
IN THE QUIET MORNING STILLNESS, I emerge from the hospital shadows when the world awakens from its slumber. Like clockwork, at the stroke of seven, the medical center grounds bear witness to a spectacle that has earned me notoriety — my daily morning strolls. Today, I offer ten steps to boost your morning mojo. Rise & stride.... Read More
My Memory Upgrade
In his fantasy short story “Funes the Memorious,” Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges’ title character Ireneo Funes falls off a horse and suffers a terrible head injury. Funes acquires the amazing talent — or perhaps we should call it a curse — of remembering everything in precise detail.... Read More
Walk: How Many Calories?
Prevention magazine offers that, on average, a 150-lb. person will burn about 100 calories per mile at a gentle pace (2.5 miles per hour), and a 120-lb. person burns around 85 calories per mile on average at the same pace.... Read More
Walk to Health
By walking uphill, you engage more muscles, particularly in your lower body, and increase the intensity of your walk. This activity helps build strength and endurance. ... Read More
Young Colon Cancer
Look at this disturbing statistic: In seven years, colorectal cancer will be the leading cause of cancer deaths in individuals 20–49. In contradistinction, the incidence is falling for those over 50.... Read More