Month: March 2018
Education is still a sturdy path to upward mobility
It’s the chicken-or-the-egg question at the heart of the education-reform wars: Can education help young people overcome poverty, or must we defeat poverty before more young people from disadvantaged circumstances […]
Understanding the Relationship Between Education and Health
It is now widely recognized that health outcomes are deeply influenced by a variety of social factors outside of health care. The dramatic differences in morbidity, mortality, and risk factors […]
Muscle-building shakes don’t always have as much protein as they claim to
Protein supplements have become a widely popular way for avid gym-goers to pump extra protein into their bodies and bump up their muscles. Protein is essential for the overall health of the body, building […]
Mamsa Dhatu: A Closer Look at the Muscles from the Ayurvedic Perspective
The term “mamsa dhatu” literally means “flesh” or “meat,” but in Ayurveda it refers to the muscles of the body. In the physical body, mamsa dhatu refers directly to the […]