Call for More Attention on Food Waste – Zero Tolerance
Razi Berry Minimizing food waste is top of mind right now during the COVID-19 global pandemic, with the public concerned about the potential ramifications for our food supply chain. Lack of regulation, standardization, and understanding of date labeling on food products leads to billions of dollars per year in food waste in the US alone […]
Long-term Impact of Video Gaming Studied
Razi Berry For most adolescents, playing video games is an enjoyable and often social form of entertainment. While playing video games is a fun pastime, there is a growing concern that spending too much time playing video games is related to negative developmental outcomes and can become an addiction. 90% of gamers do not play […]
104: Understanding the Power of the Mind to Help Heal the Body w/ Dr. Kristen Race
We are all living in a situation that has never before happened in our lifetime, which can come with its fair share of challenges. Dr. Kristen Race is a child psychologist, self-described brain geek, and mindfulness expert who is here today to help you understand the power of the mind and how it can help heal your body.
Stronger Relationships Help with Activity in Old Age
Razi Berry Relationships are key to influencing positive health behaviors and should not be forgotten during social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Strong relationships can help adults stay active in older age Strong relationships can help adults stay active in older age, according to a new study from public health researchers at the University […]
Warning of Equating COVID-19 with HAPE
Razi Berry Early reports of COVID-19 symptoms and the compelling need to quickly identify treatment options and curb the growing number of critically ill patients have led to erroneous and potentially dangerous comparisons between COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases like high altitude pulmonary edema, or HAPE. Erroneous and potentially dangerous comparisons between COVID-19 and other […]
Engaged Parents Can Prevent the ‘Terrible Twos’
Razi Berry Parents should not feel pressured to make their young children undertake structured learning or achieve specific tasks, particularly during lockdown. A new study of children under the age of two has found that parents who take a more flexible approach to their child’s learning can — for children who were easy babies — […]
Global Air Quality Has Significantly Improved Since COVID-19 Pandemic
Razi Berry Levels of two major air pollutants have been drastically reduced since lockdowns began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but a secondary pollutant — ground-level ozone — has increased in China, according to new research. Nitrogen dioxide pollution over northern China, Western Europe and the U.S. decreased by as much as 60% in […]
103: Start Living Your Best Life w/ Michael Sandler
In 2006, Michael Sandler had a near-fatal bicycle accident while attempting to set a world record to skate from LA to NYC in support of those with learning disabilities. Instead of giving in to the fear and pain of the incident, Michael immediately knew that this was a gift that would create a better life for himself and others. A professional speed skater, cyclist, and coach for athletes and those with learning disabilities, Michael is probably the only person to be meditating and coaching from the back of an ambulance.
Self-Nudging May Help You Make Better Choices
Razi Berry Despite better knowledge, we often make choices that aren’t good for us — and feel bad about it later. It’s possible to strengthen our self-control by making simple changes to our environment. Researchers from the University of Helsinki and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development describe how that can be achieved in […]
Gardening at Home is Great for Well-Being, Especially During a Pandemic
The researchers found that home gardening was among the top five activities in terms of how meaningful an activity felt to people while engaging in it.
