"Thinking about death can actually be a good thing. An awareness of mortality can improve physical health and help us re-prioritize our goals and values, according to a new analysis of recent scientific studies. Even non-conscious thinking about death -- say walking by a cemetery -- could prompt positive changes and promote helping others."
Andrew Woelk asked me to add this to this Diigo group. This video is one of the resources that Andrew used when he spoke about healthy lifestyles on January 22, 2012. The video is by Dr. Mike Evans. He's a UofT prof and family physician who is frequently featured on CBC radio.