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: May 2009
Memorial Day Weekend
Hi everyone, time again for the Willie Nelson, ‘On the Road Again’ song. We’re leaving quite early tomorrow morning for the long drive to North Carolina to visit daughter/family/ and Cora This will be our last visit in their NC … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Holidays, Travel
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Word of the day
Querulous: \KWER-uh-luhs; -yuh\ , adjective: 1. Apt to find fault; habitually complaining. 2. Expressing complaint; fretful; whining. Well I was going to complain about the dreary, cloudy and overcast day but that would be querulous.
Posted in Musings, Weather
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Pfizer Starts Free Drug Program For Jobless
Pfizer to Give Away Free Lipitor, Viagra to Jobless Pfizer Inc., the world’s largest drug maker, says it will give away free 70 or more of its most widely prescribed prescription drugs — including Lipitor and Viagra — to … Continue reading
Overeating to blame for U.S. obesity epidemic
Well duh! I’ve been saying this ever since I started this blog. People eat too much with the super sized meals and ridiculous portion sizes served in most restaurants. Wonder how much money was spent on this study? They could … Continue reading
Feeling Odd Today
Today is Odd Day. The date is 5/7/09, one of only six this century that will feature three consecutive odd numbers. The first came a few years ago, when the calendar hit Jan. 3, 2005 – otherwise known as 1/3/05. … Continue reading
10 Worst Cities for Allergies
Tis the time of year for coughing, sneezing and itchy eyes and no I’m not talking about H1N1 flu, I’m referring to seasonal allergies. It’s estimated that 40 million Americans suffer through allergy season and I happen to be one … Continue reading
It’s not time to panic H1N1 Flu
Is everyone panicked yet about the H1N1 Flu? The cable news channels certainly help feed the fear. As for me, yes I am concerned and will follow the updates from CDC and the WHO. I will listen to the news … Continue reading
