by Volume 16, Number 6 There are many ways in which racism affects health. One that doesn’t command media attention is what is happening at the cellular level for African Americans in the United States, a process that hastens aging.…
Working From Home
by Volume 16, Number 5 It is estimated that somewhere between 30%-50% of the workforce is working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, although it is believed that only about a third of employed persons have jobs that can actually…
Gyroscoping
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…