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: December 2009
Back in the New Year
Wishing all my friends here a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope you have a wonderful holiday and safe travels if you’re taking to the roads or air.
Posted in Holidays
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Friday’s Picture
Taken with iPhone today – Mill Pond, downtown Brighton, Michigan.
Posted in Nature
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Current Decade Warmest on Record
This decade has been the warmest since global surface temperatures started being recorded in the mid-1800s, according to figures released Tuesday at the climate change talks in Copenhagen. "Despite 1998 being the warmest individual year, the last 10 years have … Continue reading
Half of teen girls have STIs within 2 years
Within 2 years of having sex for the first time, half of teenage girls may be at least one of three common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to results of a study published today. Often, those girls are infected … Continue reading
Remove Junk Food from Middle Schools
It seems like a no-brainer, and it is: Take the junk food out of school vending machines and cafeterias, and kids will eat less junk food, according to a new study that took place in Connecticut. When schools started removing … Continue reading
Slim-Fast drinks recalled
All canned Slim-Fast drinks have been recalled by Unilever PLC’s U.S. subsidiary because of the possibility of bacterial contamination that could cause diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. The company says the probability of serious health problems is remote. The products were … Continue reading
Christmas Graphics
I have an album at Photobucket of Christmas graphics that can used in emails or avatars. Feel free to snag anything you like. R click on thumbnail to open full size and save image to your own computer.
Obesity Increases Kid’s Risk of Spinal Problems
Along with an increased risk for high cholesterol and diabetes, overweight and obese children also may be more prone to spinal problems and back pain, according to U.S. researchers. They examined MRIs of 188 young people, ages 12 to 20, … Continue reading
CDC – Health Related Hoaxes and Rumors
Be aware everyone – if you see something like this in your inbox, delete it! CDC has received reports of fraudulent emails (phishing) referencing a CDC sponsored State Vaccination Program. The messages request that users must create a personal H1N1 … Continue reading
