Author: Tom Patriot
8 of Amy Schumer’s Most Hilarious New Mom Moments
Amy Schumer’s pregnancy has to be one of the best (and most LOL-worthy) things that’s happened to us this year. Her Instagram updates, both pre- and postpartum, have only solidified Schumer’s status as the queen of comedy. Speaking of Schumer being the queen, did we mention how she handled having nearly the same due date as Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle? When Schumer gave birth just hours before the duchess, she fittingly posted an Instagram photo with the caption, “10:55 pm last night. Our royal baby was born.” Here are eight other new-mom moments we’re loving so far (because knowing Schumer,…
Read MoreAutoimmune disease and stress: Is there a link?
A new study has raised the possibility that stress may cause autoimmune disease, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, because it found a higher incidence of autoimmune diseases among people who were previously diagnosed with stress-related disorders. I have patients who heard about this research and are saying, “I knew it!” But before we accept a potential link between stress and autoimmune disease, let’s look at some details of the study and consider how we define the terms “autoimmune disease,” “stress,” and “stress-related disorder.” What is autoimmune disease? These are…
Read More8 Proven Ways to Make Money in Real Estate
Real estate may have produced more wealth than any other industry, but people still remain skeptical about entering into the fray. Most think that they need to start with some sort of capital, but that’s not always the case. The one magic power you do need is to be able to find the money, and we’re often not talking much to open up escrow. If you know what you’re doing, you can make money in real estate even if you’re just starting out. Don’t think so? Take the story of Kent Clothier, for example.…
Read MoreEating healthily at work matters
A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, demonstrated that employees at a large urban hospital who purchased the least healthy food in its cafeteria were more likely to have an unhealthy diet outside of work, be overweight and/or obese, and have risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease, compared to employees who made healthier purchases. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the relationship of eating behaviors at work with overall diet and health and can help to shape worksite wellness programs that both…
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