Q: Why don’t I write much about nutrition? A: I barely believe anything I read about it. After spending the last decade with my head in the ‘health and fitness’ industry, I’ve developed a healthy skepticism – literally. It’s probably because I’ve seen so many fads come and go, myths busted, and contradictory research. Now, I… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Nutrition and Lifestyle
Book Review: ‘Bad Science’ by Ben Goldacre
“Thousands of books are enjoyable; many are enlightening; only a very few will ever rate as necessary to social health. This is one of them.” — Boyd Tonkin, The Independent That’s right. Necessary to social health. Not an exaggeration. Plus, it’s hilarious. The book is: Bad Science: Quacks, Hacks, and Big Pharma Flacks, the author… Continue Reading
Practice 102 – What’s the best way to practice?
In Practice 101 we discussed what practice is, how it works, and how it may even provide health benefits (especially as you age). Surely everyone wants to be good at something. There are endless reasons why. Why not? Now, the question everyone has: How do people become absolutely amazing at things? Athletes like Tiger Woods… Continue Reading
Practice 101 – Improve your brain while becoming awesome
Today, we’re talking about practice… What is it? How does it work? Why should you? What’s the best way? It’s not just for athletes. It’s how you get good at something. It’s how you advance your career. It’s how you learn more. It may even be how you get better at dealing with others. Or… Continue Reading
Speaking at ‘On the Move – First Steps’
I’ll be speaking about taking care of yourself for a life long career in dance at: On the Move – First Steps It’s TOMORROW, and it’s FREE! “Created in partnership with DanceNL and the Dance Teachers Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (DTAN) this one day conference is designed for young dancers who are considering entering… Continue Reading