File under Cage the Rage
Although it seems intuitive now, even up to 16 years ago many researchers and doctors regarded the concept of one's mind affecting one's immune system as bunk, even 'folklore'.
But the work of Dr. Robert Adair, beginning in the mid-1970's, changed all of that. He defined the connections that linked the neurons of the central nervous system to the cells of the immune system. Today it's widely accepted "that meditation helps reduce arterial plaque; that social bonds improve cancer survival; that people under stress catch more colds." He definitively showed that not only does worrying not get you anywhere, but it is also deleterious to your health.
Dr. Adair passed away this week but the importance of his work remains. In honor of his discoveries, the perfect antidote encourages everyone to question what it is you are stressed about. Is it worth your health?
Here is a link to a memorial article for Dr. Adair.
Song of the Day
I've been wanting to feature this song for a while, but never really had a reason too. Not that i do now though. In honor of not getting any mail today the song of the day is The Postal Service's "Such Great Heights".
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