About 20 years ago, I left my book club and found something far more uplifting; my local choir. Instead of listening to someone opine about their chosen tome, I had to listen to other voices and form harmonies. In joining the choir, I have had to overcome any shyness about my voice (an alto), progressing… Read More »
In a wide-ranging talk to biotech executives, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci delivered a grim assessment of the devastation wrought around the world by the coronavirus. Covid-19 is the disease that Dr. Fauci always said would be his “worst nightmare” — a new, highly contagious respiratory infection that causes a significant amount of illness and death.… Read More »
“Just one more bite,” say the eyes to the mouth.“Ok, the last one, then we’ll leave the rest,” replies the mouth. If you’re a food lover—or a female—this may be a familiar interior monologue, which usually leads to the unsurprising ending: “I’m full,” says the stomach to an empty plate. Why is it that we… Read More »
Bad news, booze and beef lovers. The American Cancer Society has updated its diet and physical activity recommendations to help prevent cancer — and the new guidelines released on Tuesday discourage consuming red meat, processed food, sugar-sweetened drinks — and all alcohol. The combination of these risk factors (as well as being physically inactive) accounted… Read More »