Category: Health

“New Amsterdam” – New NBC Television Series Addresses Healthcare Crisis

On 13 May 2018, NBC released the trailer for the new television series New Amsterdam scheduled to air Tuesday nights starting Fall 2018. Synopsis Inspired by Bellevue, the oldest public hospital in America, this unique medical drama follows the brilliant and charming Dr. Max Goodwin, the institution’s newest medical director, who sets out to tear… Continue reading “New Amsterdam” – New NBC Television Series Addresses Healthcare Crisis

Marilyn Farms of Kalona Iowa – Local Organic Farming Market and Cafe

Local organic farming is good for the environment, helps create jobs, builds community, fosters local economy, and promotes a culture of eating delicious nutritious fresh foods. This is why we promote, support, and buy from local organic farms in our area — like Marilyn Farms. Marilyn Farms of Kalona Iowa is a family run farm,… Continue reading Marilyn Farms of Kalona Iowa – Local Organic Farming Market and Cafe

The Many Benefits of Music to Your Health, Mood, Energy Level, and More

The videos below describe the many benefits of music. Here is what music does to your body How Music Affects Your Brain Music on the Brain: Jessica Grahn at TEDxWaterloo 2013 Emotional responses to music | Hauke Egermann | TEDxGhent How Music Affects Your Brain Top 10 Amazing Proven Health Benefits of Music The Health… Continue reading The Many Benefits of Music to Your Health, Mood, Energy Level, and More

7 Powerful Wellness Videos on Weight Loss and Insulin Resistance

Introduction Below you will find seven very powerful presentations about weight loss and wellness, with some discussing the role of insulin resistance and the endocrine system. You can download these presentations (and some others) as audio files on Box or Dropbox. They are most effective when heard repeatedly, and implemented slowly over time in your… Continue reading 7 Powerful Wellness Videos on Weight Loss and Insulin Resistance

Apple Watch Missing From Consumer Reports Fitness Tracker Study

Consumer Reports reviewed over 20 fitness trackers in their August 2017 magazine. [view] Surprisingly, the Apple Watch is not included in their comparison chart. It’s only given an honorable mention under a heading “Is a Smartphone or Smartwatch a Good Enough Tracker?” In fact, were the Apple Watch included in the comparison, based on the… Continue reading Apple Watch Missing From Consumer Reports Fitness Tracker Study

The Apple Watch and other Activity Trackers

20 Years Without a Watch Until recently, it had been about 20 years since I’d worn a watch. Back in the 1990s, my classic Casio analog watch cost under $20 and served me well for many years. In part, my desire to stop wearing a watch was a result of not wanting to be so focused… Continue reading The Apple Watch and other Activity Trackers