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Javier Bardem on Success and Empathy

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 05, 2018
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Cover of I Will Follow You Into the Dark, by Daniella Andrade

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 04, 2018
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Lyrics by Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie

Love of mine, someday you will die
But I'll be close behind and I'll follow you into the dark
No blinding light or tunnels to gates of white
Just our hands clasped so tight, waiting for the hint of a spark Read more

 

People Reacting To Being Called Beautiful

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 02, 2018
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Improve Upper Spinal Rotation

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 20, 2018
Spinal Mobility Exercises

Maintaining healthy extension and rotation through the spine is essential to preventing osteoporosis as we age.

This is a stretch that improves rotation through the thoracic and cervico-thoracic regions. It also lengthens shortened traps and rhomboids.

For related mobility exercises, please feel free to visit our YouTube video library here: Read more

 

A Simple Way to Improve Shoulder and Back Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 25, 2018
Healthy For Tennis
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

To improve shoulder and upper back mobility, lie face-up with your head slightly off the end of a bed and let your arms hang freely above your head.

Once you’re comfortable in this position, slowly take your arms through a small arc as though you are making a snow angel - you can do this several times to warm up your shoulder joints. Read more

 

Always Remember Us This Way - Lady Gaga

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 11, 2018
Music

That Arizona sky burning in your eyes
You look at me and, babe, I wanna catch on fire
It's buried in my soul like California gold
You found the light in me that I couldn't find

So when I'm all choked up
And I can't find the words
Every time we say goodbye
Baby, it hurts
When the sun goes down
And the band won't play
I'll always remember us this way Read more

 

Hip Mobility Exercises After Hip Replacement Surgery

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 10, 2018
Hip Mobility Exercises

This is a brief look at a series of conservative hip mobility exercises that one can try with the approval of his or her physiotherapist following hip replacement surgery. In most cases, it's advisable to do just the first few exercises over the first week, and to build upon those movements on a gradual basis as the body allows for it. Read more

 

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper - Shallow (A Star Is Born)

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 09, 2018
Music

What a gift it was to see this film at the theatre.

Lyrics:

[Verse 1: Bradley Cooper]
Tell me somethin' girl
Are you happy in this modern world?
Or do you need more
Is there somethin' else you're searchin' for?

[Refrain: Bradley Cooper]
I'm fallin'
In all the good times
I find myself longin' for change
And in the bad times I fear myself Read more

 

Raw Craft with Anthony Bourdain - Bob Kramer, Master Bladesmith

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 05, 2018
Inspiration

Giving thanks for another favourite from Anthony Bourdain that I always enjoy revisiting. Read more

 

Raw Craft With Anthony Bourdain - Rachel Rosenkrantz, Master Luthier

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 04, 2018
Inspiration

In memory of Anthony Bourdain, the fellow who showed me bits of the world and its people like no other. Read more

 

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