A conversation between an insomniac and a therapist. Therapist: Tell me about your sleep. Patient: I can’t fall asleep. Therapist: How long has this been going on? Patient: Since my junior year of college. I’m 52 now. Therapist: So over 30 years? Patient: Yes. Therapist: Do you practice good sleep hygiene? Patient: Better than most…
Plantar fasciitis can come for anyone, regardless of status. Tiger Woods withdrew mid-tournament from the 2023 Masters due to unbearable heel pain. NBA Center Joakim Noah, once awarded Defensive Player of the Year, had his electrifying career cut short because, he said, “It feels like you have needles underneath your foot while you’re playing.” Schlubs…
In March 2022, after President Biden warned that the war in Ukraine would cause food insecurity across the planet, I wrote a blog post about the upside of the coming food shortage. Well, here we go again. Logistics experts are sounding the alarm about energy shortages, particularly in diesel fuel. They point out that even…
Perfect form in the gym isn’t about lifting the most weight, it’s about controlling the movement, protecting your joints, and actually working the muscle. Arnold Schwarzenegger understood this better than most. While modern bodybuilders may be bigger, Arnold’s physique still stands out for its balance, symmetry, and classic shape. So what was his secret? It…
One fascinating aspect of gym behavior is the effort people make to avoid doing the work. Take the elliptical machine … please. It’s not only that people congratulate themselves on a workout less demanding than a gentle walk, but also how some people add gimmicks to make the session even more meaningless. In particular, I’m…