Because Good Medicine Deserves Better Explanations
There’s a story I want to share. It’s true—but more than that, it’s revealing. It’s about what really shapes the food we eat—not just biology or taste, but something deeper: belief. Sometimes even religious belief, dressed up as personal preference or disguised as science. It begins with a doctor, a bowl of cereal, and a … Read more
“There’ll be great presidents again… but there’ll never be another Camelot.” … Read more
In the winter of 1906, somewhere north of the Arctic Circle, a young explorer named Vilhjalmur Stefansson sat cross-legged in an igloo, surrounded by Inuit hunters. Outside, the wind cut like a knife, shrieking across the frozen plain. Inside, the flickering light of seal oil lamps cast dancing shadows on the snow-packed walls. The air … Read more
Behind the Headlines This is the story of a stroke that changed global history—and a vision that may have saved it. In this episode of The Heart of Power, we examine the collapse of a president—and the fragile border between vision and vulnerability. This article began as part of a broader project—an effort to explore … Read more
I initially set out to write a straightforward blog post explaining what it means when a doctor says you have a 50% coronary artery blockage. It’s a topic that often confuses patients and clinicians, and I thought a clear explanation would be helpful. But as I began drafting, I realized that listing percentages and medical … Read more