Words to Ponder
We have to ask ourselves whether medicine is to remain a humanitarian and respected profession or a new but depersonalized science in the service of prolonging life rather than diminishing human suffering.
-Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
To know a person's religion we need not listen to his profession of faith but must find his brand of intolerance. -Eric Hoffer
When we blindly adopt a religion, a political system, a literary dogma, we become automatons. We cease to grow. -Anaïs Nin
Obesity Tsunami
More than half a billion people, or one in 10 adults worldwide, are obese -- more than double the number in 1980. Obesity-related diseases account for nearly 10 percent of U.S. medical spending or an estimated $147 billion a year.
Except for smoking, obesity is now the number one preventable cause of death in this country. Three hundred thousand people die of obesity every year.
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Monthly Archives: March 2009
Pistachio Recall due to Salmonella
I can’t believe there is another nut recall due to salmonella! This time Pistachios which is one of my favorites that I frequently buy. The FDA is recommending consumers avoid ALL pistachio products. Story below. A California pistachio processor issued … Continue reading
Time For Another Road Trip
I feel like singing, “On The Road Again” by Willie Nelson. I’m leaving this morning and driving out to DC. Over the weekend we will go down to NC to visit little Cora and of course Daughter and S-I-L, but … Continue reading
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Friday’s Quote
Someone asked me this week what I recommended for a sure fired way to lose weight. My response: The only sure fired way to lose weight is move more and eat less. Somehow I don’t think that was the answer … Continue reading
Obesity can trim 10 years off life
Weighing too much may take as much as a decade off your life, according a new analysis of studies that involved 900,000 people. Adults who are obese — about 40 or more pounds over a healthy weight — may … Continue reading
Moderate Intensity Exercise
Ever wonder how fast you’re suppose to be walking when exercising? The Department of Health and Human Services, American Heart Association, and other organizations recommend 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week, the equivalent of 30 minutes on five days … Continue reading
Current Health Headlines
Cholesterol Drugs Help Asthma Once again, there is evidence to suggest that the popular cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are good for more than just the heart. In a new study, the drugs cut the risk of hospitalization and emergency room visits … Continue reading
The T-Mobile dance
This commercial was shot at the Liverpool Street Subway Station in London on Jan 15, 09. Only the dancers knew what was happening; the general public didn’t have a clue what was about to unfold. This Youtube site has had … Continue reading
A F.Y.I. For You
(AP) Need an MRI scan? Tell the doctor if you use any kind of medication patch — from nicotine patches to hormone-releasing ones — or you risk a burn during the MRI. Patches that ooze medication through the skin are … Continue reading
Being Overweight Worsens Osteoarthritis
Being fat increases the risk of primary joint replacement in osteoarthritis (OA). A new study found that increased waist circumference and body mass index (BMI) were associated with the risk of both knee and hip joint replacement. Total joint … Continue reading
