5 stats are not what they seem: the outrageously high price of gas; crazy number of US vehicular deaths; heartbreaking number of US heart disease deaths; the Dow's 'Tumble' Oct. 23; shockingly high number of US murders. medium.com/wise-well/vita… #statistics #culture #politics

Like millions of others who deal with seasonal affective disorder (#SAD), which can range from "just" the blues to really bad, this doctor is testing out a bright light therapy device. So far, his days are definitely brighter. medium.com/wise-well/i-bo… #mentalhealth

Addictions and the opioid epidemic and the surge in overdose deaths have combined to change lives for everyone in the US — even those who've never dabbled in illicit drugs — in ways I never knew. medium.com/wise-well/the-… #healthcare #medicine #addiction

Amid wars and strife and political insanity, it's natural to fall back, to retreat, to shrink into a protective black hole. But I don't want to fall back anymore. I want to #FallForward, embracing optimism and resilience. medium.com/wise-well/fall… #psychology #mentalhealth

America is unique in its dependence on beef. But the cattle industry supported US colonialism and the takeover of native lands, while contributing to deforestation, climate change and ever-more sedentary lifestyles. medium.com/wise-well/how-… #history #environment #sustainability

Here is a deep dive into the benefits and risks of #creatine for building muscle and supporting brain health. Lots of research, not as much certainty as some proponents might wish for. medium.com/wise-well/the-… #health #fitness

Americans are split on a lot of things, but 69% of us agree that the election is stressing us out. So I put together a Voter's Guide to proven strategies for dealing with #stress and #anxiety caused by the #election and #politics more broadly. medium.com/wise-well/the-…

New study finds standing can be bad for you. What. What? OK, so it's not a flip-flop on the whole "sitting is evil" conclusions. Rather it suggests that sitting is not really the big #health problem. Lack of movement during an entire day is what's evil. medium.com/wise-well/stan…

Nurses see a lot. Especially ER nurses. And a lot of what they see is people coming into the ER long after they shoulda. medium.com/wise-well/subt… #health #healthcare

After reading this personal tale packed with helpful information and advice, I'm checking the batteries in our carbon monoxide detectors and will never assume those devices are crying wolf. medium.com/wise-well/we-c… #home #safety #technology

The oft-cited Catholic saint and theologian Augustine argued that for a society to find political and religious unity people need to learn how to listen and speak each others' language. medium.com/wise-well/st-a… #history #politics #culture #widsom

#Health and #wellness advice is everywhere. So I've ferreted out five pillars of unwellness that you can lean into as part of a strategy to shorten your time on this planet and make yourself miserable along the way. medium.com/wise-well/5-ea… #mentalhealth

"Even within the medical field, #psychiatry struggles to maintain respect," our resident psychiatrist writes in this surprisingly candid insider's view. He's got a fix. medium.com/wise-well/psyc… #psychology

#ChronicPain plays out differently in men and women. We know less about how it works in women, for several reasons. What's clear is that women are often simply not believed when they say they're in pain. That's gotta change. medium.com/wise-well/doct… #womenshealth #health

This simple test will give you insight into at least one measure of aging, and if you don’t like the results, you’ll find great tips to get you feeling younger and more capable. medium.com/wise-well/how-… #aging #longevity #health #fitness

When a big decision or an important conversation looms, we're advised to #sleep on it. New research into the awake #brain reveals why this is such important advice. medium.com/wise-well/brai… #neuroscience #psychology

Now and then, it can be useful to put your phone down and fully disconnect from the digital world for a bit, in order to gain a greater understanding of its effects. These practical steps will help you get give it a go. medium.com/wise-well/how-… #digitaldetox for #mentalhealth

We pine for pills and potions to make us feel better and live longer, instead of doing what we know works. Exercising throughout life - even if one starts in their 60s, 70s or beyond - offers big #health benefits. medium.com/wise-well/enha… #fitness #aging #longevity

As a parent, I worried a lot about who our kids hung out with. But it never occurred to me that the genetics of their friends—not just behavioral factors—might be influential. But new science suggests it's so. medium.com/wise-well/be-c… #parenting #genetics #socialscience

In this week's Wise & Well newsletter: > Weakness is Power (says Dan Harris) > Gross overload of melatonin in kids' gummies > Common cold medicine doesn't work > Why 'sleep on it' is great advice Plus: When we spend cash, we're more thoughtful