Health/Wellness:
Sharon Moalem and Jason C. Steinle sat down and discussed the role genetics play in our health. Listen is as Sharon discusses:
- turning genes on and off
- the role disease has played in our evolution
- the “interconnectedness model” of health
- the pros and cons of genetic testing
Sharon is the author of Survival of the Sickest: The Surprising Connections Between Disease and Longevity. To check out the book on Amazon.com click here. He has a Ph.D. in human physiology and in the emerging fields of neurogenetics and evolutionary medicine.
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I just returned from Mary Jane Ski Resort. Wow! What a day of skiing. Thanks to 14 inches of power and the lack of crowds today was one of the best days of skiing I’ve ever experienced. Check out some of the pictures: (Click on them to enlarge)
I’ve found that skiing is a great way to recharge my batteries. It’s a mini-vacation. Perhaps you have found activities that do the same for you.Here are the qualities that I look for in a mini-vacation:
1. Engrossing- when I’m heading down a mogul run I can’t be thinking about anything else or I’ll end up on the ground. Activities that completely engage you are great for helping to get your mind off of work or other concerns.
2. Outdoors- the panoramic views of the mountains put things into perspective. Getting outdoors and into nature’s rhythms is rejuvenating at a very basic biological level.
3. Fun- skiing the trees today with a cushion of 14 inches of snow underneath was a blast. Any activity that makes you smile and laugh is healthy for the body, mind and soul. It stimulates the body to release chemicals that would cost thousands of dollars to purchase on their own.
4. Social- skiing is great because you can go up with friends. Being able to share experiences with others is a need we all have.
5. Meditative- it is easy to just sit and take it all in when skiing. Peaceful 10 minute trips on the ski lift are a perfect time to focus on your breath and the beauty surrounding you.
6. Physical- so many of us spend our week sitting. Skiing is great for getting the heart rate up. Any activity that requires movement helps release stretch and build energy.
7. Convenient- it takes an hour to get to resort. In order for mini-vacations to work they need to be easy to access. The more convenient the greater the chance that you will do them over and over.
When planning your next mini-vacation keep the above qualities in mind. Often we focus all our time and money on planning a full vacation that we overlook the simple opportunities around us to recharge. Mini-vacations offer a great way to take a few hours out of a morning to get the feeling that a longer vacation brings.
Here are some other activities that I’ve found to be great for mini-vacations:
- mountain biking
- climbing
- running
- snowshoeing
- trap shooting
- soccer
- tennis
- yoga
- fishing
- hiking
Good luck!
Jason C. Steinle
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