by Volume 16, Number 4 The definition of a gyroscope is as follows: “A wheel or disk mounted to spin rapidly about an axis and also free to rotate about one or both of two axes perpendicular to each other…
Going Public
by Volume 16, Number 3 Suppose you have decided that you are going to pursue a goal that is important to you. It may be a health-related goal, a relationship goal, or a work-related goal. With respect to maximizing the…
Gini Coefficient
by Volume 16, Number 2 There are many numbers that matter for a person’s health. On an individual basis, heart rate, blood pressure, BMI (body mass index) are commonly assessed. For an individual with diabetes, HbA1c is followed. With respect…
Hunger vs Craving
by Volume 16, Number 1 “I’m hungry” is a rather nonspecific utterance for many adults in Western societies. It may mean that one is experiencing physiological sensations or weakness due to the need for food…
Social Networks and Memory
by Volume 15, Number 12 One of the fears that commonly accompanies aging is the possibility of memory decline, whether that be from ordinary aging of the brain or from a dementing condition such as…
Promoting Happiness
by Volume 15, Number 11 The pursuit of happiness can legitimately be considered a health behavior, given the extensive research demonstrating that happiness is associated with better health and an extended healthy life expectancy (number of years expected to live…