The World's Best Book Summaries
What can happen if you don’t chew enough? What should your resting jaw posture look like? What is forwardontics? Orthodontist Sandra Kahn and ecologist Paul R. Ehrlich share three ways you can prevent and correct poor jaw structure in their book Jaws. These methods are especially important for children, whose jaws are still developing. Continue reading for Kahn and Ehrlich’s three jaw health strategies.
Feeling stressed, depressed, or just generally unhealthy? When was the last time you spent time outdoors? In The Nature Fix book, Florence Williams explains how researchers are tapping into the healing power of nature. She shares the many proven benefits of spending time outside—and what those of us living in the urban jungle can do to reap its benefits. Continue reading for an overview of The Nature Fix.
What’s the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program? Who supported the program in its earliest days? In 1985, Dr. Jim O’Connell founded the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. The program was able to rapidly grow thanks to the support of many politicians and partnerships with hospitals in Massachusetts. Check out how the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program came to fruition.
What are common healthcare challenges that homeless people face? How does the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program fix these problems? In Rough Sleepers, Tracy Kidder outlines the challenges the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program had to combat in order to help people. Just a few problems they came across were stable housing and building trust with traumatized patients. Take a look at how Jim O’Connell, the founder of the program, found solutions to these issues.
What’s the book Rough Sleepers about? How did the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program transform the homeless population? In Rough Sleepers, Tracy Kidder tells the extraordinary story of the development of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. The program provides medical services to the unhoused population that doesn’t have easy access to healthcare. Read below for a brief Rough Sleepers book overview.
Is there a link between a lack of healthcare and the homeless? What initiatives have been taken to give the homeless necessary medical attention? A big problem among the unhoused population in Boston is that these people don’t have easy access to medical care. In Rough Sleepers, Tracy Kidder tells the inspiring story of Jim O’Connell’s efforts to provide healthcare for the homeless. Continue reading to learn how O’Connell changed the lives of the homeless community in Boston.
What are the Mediterranean Diet benefits? What components of the diet make it so healthy? Other than tasting good, the Mediterranean Diet has numerous benefits. Switching to this diet can reduce your risk of heart disease, protect against certain chronic diseases, and prolong life. Here’s a closer look at the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet.
Are you thinking of taking up the Mediterranean Diet but don’t know where to begin? What effects can the diet have on your body? The book The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners shares recipes and tips for those just starting out. In this overview, we’re going to focus on the benefits, principles, and foods to incorporate. Keep reading if you want to make a switch to healthier eating.
Have you ever felt ashamed of your body? Why is body shaming bad? In The Body Is Not an Apology, Sonya Renee Taylor explores the consequences of body shame. She outlines its effects on individuals and society, providing compelling reasons to put a stop to this attitude in ourselves and others. Keep reading to discover three reasons why body shaming is harmful.
Are you retired and struggling to find purpose in your life? What activities might help you feel more fulfilled? In Ernie Zelinski’s book How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free, he offers practical tips for finding a purpose after retirement. Some of his tips include volunteering, learning new hobbies, joining workout classes, and more. Continue reading for tips on how to avoid boredom and find more fulfillment after retiring.