by Minter Dial | Apr 24, 2007 | Business, Health
The International Herald Tribune article entitled “Study finds difference in smokers’ sick time” [by Nicholas Bakalar] made for a solemn read for smokers…and businesses (if not HR departments). The study of 14,000 Swedish workers determined...
by Minter Dial | Apr 12, 2007 | Health, Leadership, Politics, Travel
As is my wont on any first time in a country, I love to jot down the first impressions that hit me… if only to confirm some generalizations and, probably, regurgitate very obvious observations. First surprise, the “noise free” Stockholm (Arlanda)...
by Minter Dial | Apr 8, 2007 | Environment, Health
Roger Cohen’s article, entitled “Perhaps, it’s high time for a War on Irritants,” in The Herald Tribune Mar 31-Apr 1 2007, was a great read as it was spot-on with how the little things matter. As Cohen writes, “…as we move and work...
by Minter Dial | Mar 28, 2007 | Health
Possibly, this blog’s title will stir a few of you! I was walking behind a woman on the street the other day on the way to work when I noticed this woman’s hand (with a lit cigarette in it) come down by her side. She vaguely waved it in the direction of an...
by Minter Dial | Mar 27, 2007 | Health
La chaine Arte a passé une émission très intéressante hier soir concernant le vieillissement de l’Europe (sans oublier la Russie où en plus l’espérance de vie est en train de chuter). L’émission projetait la société en 2030. Voir http://www.arte.tv/ Entre...
by Minter Dial | Mar 18, 2007 | Health
There are certain people that come into your lives and begin to occupy “space”… In the most positive of manners, Marie Vic, our Filipino massage therapist, is now a weekly feature and even the kids have begun to relish the idea of a short massage...