We are prepared for the worst and are hoping for the best down here in Florida. With our hearts and minds still fixated on the devastation that Harvey wrought on Houston, it is no surprise that we are nervous. Not to mention the inordinate amount of fear mongering that has been broadcast for over a … Continue reading
You may be familiar with the concept of Homeostasis [Derived from the Greek words Homeo (unchanging) + Stasis (standing)]. Literally it means to remain stable or the same. However, when talking about complex organisms (like people) there is a little bit more to it than just a perpetual steady state. So let’s back up just a bit, to the … Continue reading
I am a pretty a-political person and I most certainly avoid dreaded p-word conversations at work or with friends (So I certainly won’t bombard you here). However, if there is one thing those cats in Washington can teach us, it is how to reflect on what the action / inaction / and intentions of a … Continue reading
The World Health Organization has a theme for today: Getting to zero: Zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS-related deaths HIV / AIDS is one of the world’s most significant public health challenges, particularly in countries with lower incomes. AIDS/HIV is an illness that has faced (and still faces) a huge stigma in our … Continue reading
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