We’ve come a long way in modern medicine. Prescription medications have saved countless lives, helped manage chronic illnesses, and improved the quality of life for millions of people. There is no question that modern medicine deserves much of the credit for helping us live longer and healthier lives. But I sometimes wonder: Have we become […]
We Made Eating Way Too Complicated
Sometime in the last few decades, eating became a project. Not the food itself — the advice around it. A new approach appears every few years with a fresh explanation for why everyone’s been doing it wrong. Low fat. No carbs. High protein. Keto. Paleo. Intermittent fasting. Seed oils. Superfoods. The message keeps changing, and […]
Living Longer Is One Thing. Living Well Is Another
Average life expectancy has climbed significantly over the last century. Better medicine, cleaner water, vaccines, improved working conditions — all of it has pushed the average human lifespan further than most generations could have imagined. We’ve gotten good at adding years to a life. We haven’t always been as good at adding quality to those […]
Mental Health Is a Real Health Issue. It’s Time to Start Treating It Like One
The conversation around mental health has shifted in the last decade. It’s easier to talk about than it used to be, more present in public life, and less likely to be met with a blank stare or a dismissive comment. That’s real progress. But the stigma hasn’t disappeared — it’s just gotten quieter. For a […]