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I ain’t escared.

Grim Reaper

Fear. One of the strongest four letter words in your vocabulary. Take a guess which fear listed below is the most common. Come on…do it before you read the rest of the post. I have a surprise in store and I am not publishing the results of this one. You will find out what all […]

Going to the ER…Now.

Emergency rooms are designed for people with injuries and illnesses which require immediate care. Still, some question whether it is appropriate to go the ER or wait until Monday, or their next doctor’s appointment. Top 10 reasons to go immediately to the nearest emergency room: 1. Major loss of blood Any condition which bleeds for […]

ABC…

If preventing heart attack, heart disease and stroke were as easy as A-B-C, would you make the lifestyle changes which could save your life? A: Avoid Tobacco, Stress and More Cigarette smokers develop heart disease four times more often than non-smokers. If you live with someone who smokes, your risk of heart disease, heart attack […]

What do the numbers mean?

You went to the doctor and got all the tests you needed to find out if you are heart healthy or on the road to heart disease. You got a flurry of numbers from the doctor.

Want to take the confusion out of all of the numbers from your doctor? Good cholesterol, bad cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, blood sugar…what do you really need to know?

Stirred, Never Shaken

Part IV of the Good Food Series. Start here, if you missed a segment. Why is stir-fried food healthier than other cooking options?” It is all in the “not”s. Stir-fried food is healthier not only for the fresh ingredients in the recipe but also for the things it is not. There is a positive side to the […]