Health

A Doctor's Prescription on How to Be Happy and Not Worry

I thought that many of you might benefit from this talk by Dr. Carl A. Johnson to residents and faculty at the Johns Hopkins University.  While the talk uses medical analogies, the underlying theme is to balance career and family and to live a happier life. Dr.

Breast Mammograms- my personal fight with breast cancer and suggestions

Women don't need to start having mammograms to screen for breast cancer until they're 50, and they only need to have those exams every other year, new government guidelines suggest. What BS! are they kidding? There is no "one side fits all" in this case. Ask yourself if the study would have even been commissioned if the government would have covered mammograms for women in the first place.

Formula for eating healthy food

Believe it or not, most of us don't have a clue of what it means to eat healthy. We order a veggie sandwich on whole wheat with mayo and cheese. Well, we were at least on the right track with the veggies.

Self-Tanning Moisturizers no substitute for Sun Protection

Sun tanned woman

Self-tanning moisturizers that can be used everyday may give us the impression that we don't need to protect our skin from the sun. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer has increased by 2.4 percent for women in the last 6 years.

Staying Healthy while Cruising

Cruise ship at anchor in Alaska

By checking the Center for Disease Control's Green Sheet and taking a few precautions, you'll be able to choose a healthy ship and enjoy your cruise.

Air Travel and the Elderly

Traveling when you are up in age is a challenge. Sure, once you get in the plane, you will be taken care of, but checking in your luggage and going through security is not for the faint hearted.

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