How do public health initiatives shape our communities and transform culture? In most developed countries, public health gets taken for granted. We don’t often consider the social, financial or medical influences to our health … until something goes wrong. Yet this year, we have all experienced effects of a pandemic, …
Self-care and Mindfulness
What are the tools and stories that promote our well-being? Self care is not selfishness. It is the opposite. Engaging in healthy behavior allows us to be present in the moment. Being curious increases our awareness and promotes mindful shifts in our perspectives. Dr. Ellen Hampshire and Marty Height help us reframe our thinking …
The Afterword on Vaccines
They changed history. But how? The truth behind vaccines. The creation of vaccines gave us a powerful new weapon to fight diseases. The history of immunology began in 1796, with the smallpox vaccine, and the innovation has not stopped. This medical miracle has been viewed with hesitancy for centuries, but …
The Afterword on Coffee
What are the stories behind the bean and the beverage? Coffee brings people together. Whether you prefer black, latte, single origin or instant, this beverage can connect ideas and launch conversations. But do you know the story behind the bean? For instance, did you know that for every cup of …
The Afterword on Motivation
How do we motivate others to reach their goals when facing challenges? How do we motivate others or ourselves to do those tasks which may not be preferred? What can we do to increase resilience in order to promote solving tough problems? Is motivation innate or is it cultivated? We’ll …