It’s good to know running does more than strain muscles and hurt your joints.
Run, Don’t Walk to Stave Off Heart Death: UK Study
“LONDON (Reuters Health) – A brisk half-hour walk five days a week might make you healthier, but may not be enough to avoid a premature death from heart disease, British researchers reported on Tuesday.”
Here’s yet another case of Natural Law supporting what the Church has advised us to do from the beginning. (c.f. dietary laws in the Old Testament)
Regular Fasting Seems to Improve Health
“WASHINGTON – The health benefits of sharply cutting calories may occur after periodic fasting, even if the fast does not result in eating less overall, a new report indicates. “
This article reads more like a Douglas Adams story than a work of a philosopher. It’s quite readable, even to the layman, and it’s hilarious. If you’ve ever wondered about mind, body, identity, and other issues in the philosophy of psychology, this is a fun place to start your exploration.
“Where Am I?”
DANIEL C. DENNETT
Now that I’ve won my suit under the Freedom of Information Act, I am at liberty to reveal for the first time a curious episode in my life that may be of interest not only to those engaged in research in the philosophy of mind, artificial intelligence, and neuroscience but also to the general public.
I’m a Beta and I’m happy. I wouldn’t want to be an Alpha or a Gamma.
Nobel Laureate Warns of Genetic Discrimination
“LONDON (Reuters) – One of Britain’s leading scientists spoke on Tuesday of his fears of genetic discrimination if people are not prepared for the medical advances expected in the next two decades.”
I’m rather skeptical that this fellow will succeed, but more power to him, anyhow. It’s a noble endeavor.
Monkeylike Baby Bot Meets World
By Lakshmi Sandhana
“Pointing at a banana when shown a picture of one is Lucy’s latest triumph. But for Stephen Grand, the proud papa, his orangutan-like bot child has demonstrated just enough intelligence for him to hope he’ll see it through nursery school.”