Reading Time: 2 minutesI read a very informative book recently. Definitely a paradigm shifter. Wrong: Why experts keep failing us—and how to know when to trust them by David Freeman. You can find it on Amazon.com. The author provides both anecdotal and empirical evidence explaining why experts often offer incorrect advice. He tackles some of the cognitive biases and […]
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Reading Time: 2 minutesCholesterol has received a bum rap. It does NOT cause Heart Disease or heart attacks. The body makes cholesterol, much more than you eat in a day, on its own. Dr. Uffe Ravnskov, MD, PhD (author of the book “Cholesterol Myths”) and a host of other eminent researchers state that there is no evidence to
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteIf you study some of your long lasting friendships forged during college, you may notice that some of your friends lived in or around your dorms on campus. We form friendships with the people we encounter on a frequent basis. Psychologists call this the “Propinquity Effect”. In college, you cannot help but constantly run into
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn the heels of my last post, some more information on calories, macronutrients and health myths: Documentary: Fat Head Video: http://www.hulu.com/watch/196879/fat-head Great Documentary. You can find more information on the film here: http://www.fathead-movie.com/ Need help with a problem or goal? Click here to learn more.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteSource: http://www.ohio.com/news/break_news/117541673.html The Army’s business is national defense and winning wars; they are not the “feel-good” party. The Army should be concerned with putting the best people at the top, not meeting some racial or gender quota. The Army has much more important issues to tackle (reducing government waste, improving military conduct home and abroad,
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteHave you ever noticed that some foods are described as ‘’good’’ sources of calcium or ‘’excellent’’ sources of vitamin C? How come Kellogg’s or Kraft never labels their products as ‘’fantastic’’ or ‘’superb’’ sources of mineral X or Vitamin Y? The food industry doesn’t pick arbitrary adjectives to describe its food products. There is a
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne controversial idea making the rounds in parenting circles is the postponement of Kindergarten or First Grade for young children. Coined “Redshirting”, parents delay a child’s entry into the academic world in order to maximize his/her chances of success for their children. Authorities ranging from scientists to best-selling authors reason that older children sport a
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Reading Time: 2 minutesPreface: I’m a sports fan who watches the NBA, NFL, and (occasionally) NCAA competition. In general, I think most professional athletes are entitled and exhibit off-the-field conduct that leaves much to be desired but this post is directed at their fans. I’ve heard sports fans utter a lot of nonsense over the years. Uninformed sports
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Reading Time: 3 minutesClick here for Part 1 “Athletes are so greedy. I’d play the game for free.” This statement reeks of envy. A little bit of myopia as well. Professional athletes do a lot more than just play sports. They give interviews, attend public relations events, and have to be present for countless other non-athletic activities. They
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Reading Time: 2 minutesWould you be happier in the long run spending $1000 on a brand new Plasma TV that can last for years or a short, weekend getaway? You might be surprised by the answer. In a 2003 study by psychologists Thomas Gilovich (one of my favorite Cornell University professors) and Leaf Van Boven, it was determined
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