Author: Grant Jackson

“I don’t have any time.” “It’s not any fun.” “I’m exhausted.” “I look bad in shorts.” “It’s boring.” “It’s too hot out.” “It’s too cold out.” We’ve all heard these…

We all have inherent strengths that help us accomplish our goals or get us through difficulties. Identifying our own strengths can help us figure out how we best cope with…

“The great and glorious masterpiece of humanity is to know how to live with a purpose.” –Montaigne “For the secret of man’s being is not only to live but to…

I was at a science museum here in Salt Lake City this past Monday with my family. They had one exhibit where they were showing the first moon landing on…

When it comes to lifestyle change–particularly diet–basic and boring usually wins. Yes there are a million diets, supplements and programs out there but when the dust settles usually the basic,…

The August 22 issue of Time Magazine caught my eye yesterday. You have probably seen it too. On the cover is a cartoonish but unmistakable picture of a certain presidential…

In medicine we are always looking for evidence to support our clinical decision making. There are always clinical trials and various tests being published about which medication or procedure is…

If that title sounds familiar it’s because it’s the title of a hit song from the band Journey. You remember–the 80s band that also brought you Don’t Stop Believin. It…

We are learning more and more about the harmful effects of stress on our bodies. But just what is it really and how can you overcome it? Stress is a…

I’ve been practicing medicine for 10 years now and over the last 2-3 years I’ve realized that I’ve been doing it wrong. Our health care system at this point has…