Endurance athletes are famous for keeping meticulous records of their training metrics e.g. miles and minutes logged, elevation gained, time spent in different training zones etc. etc. And with advent of apps like Strava, they are able to share this information with their brethren all over the world. Owing more to laziness and not being…
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Profit over public health: It’s time to have an adult conversation about alcohol
“The fiduciary responsibilities of all corporations require them to maximize their profits regardless of the consequences to health, society, or the environment and thus to oppose policies that could reduce their profits” (1) This quote succinctly highlights the conflict between the goals of corporations and that of governments and institutions tasked with promoting and protecting…