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“After Action” and “Continuing Actions” by Dan Sheehan
“After Action” and “Continuing Actions” by Dan Sheehan 1024 682 BodyWHealth

The legends of great warriors often attain mythical proportions. Dan Sheehan’s powerful life and courageous conduct as an officer in the US Marine Corps are such a story. read more

Creativity Keeps You Young!
Creativity Keeps You Young! 1024 682 BodyWHealth

Do you paint, or sketch, or write short stories, or find new ways to solve old problems? You should! There is substantial evidence that creativity preserves youth.

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Stress: Thief of WHealth
Stress: Thief of WHealth 1024 494 BodyWHealth

Social and technological advances have generated an environment in which stress abounds. We have yet to evolve the physiological means to cope with this avalanche. Understanding the underlying science equips you to start your journey in stress control. read more

Strengthen Your Immune System Against Cancer (Part 3)
Strengthen Your Immune System Against Cancer (Part 3) 1024 682 BodyWHealth

In the first article in this 3-part series, I describe the role of the immune system in fighting cancer. The second article addresses the critical role of diet in enabling optimal immune function. In this, the final article in the series, I review the value of exercise, sleep and stress management in the fight against cancer. read more

Strengthen Your Immune System Against Cancer (Part 1)
Strengthen Your Immune System Against Cancer (Part 1) 1024 682 BodyWHealth

The immune system plays a pivotal role in fighting cancer. A growing body of evidence suggests that a healthy diet, regular exercise, good sleep and managing stress all play a role in enhancing immune function. read more

Lifestyle Determines WHealth; No Excuses
Lifestyle Determines WHealth; No Excuses 1024 665 BodyWHealth
Preventing Burn-Out; Avoid the Cliff
Preventing Burn-Out; Avoid the Cliff 1024 682 BodyWHealth

Are you feeling tired, jaded, stale, fatigued or burnt out? These are all common terms used to describe the physical and emotional consequences of overwork. Competitive athletes experience the same outcome when they overtrain. How can you prevent and, if necessary, recover from this depressing state? read more

Tame Your Stress: Two New Wearable Devices
Tame Your Stress: Two New Wearable Devices 1024 531 BodyWHealth

Long-term stress erodes BodyWHealth. It induces a physiological state that impairs performance, and increases the risk of disease. Awareness and control of our breathing enable us to detect and reverse these dangerous conditions. Wearable devices are now available to help us. read more

Breathing: Source of Power: Use It
Breathing: Source of Power: Use It 913 562 BodyWHealth

What’s the first thing you did when you entered the world? What’s the last thing we will all do as we exit? You got it? That’s right. We breathed. We filled our lungs with oxygen. We were alive. Even before letting out the first cry to announce our arrival, we took a deep breath.  read more