All posts tagged health

And the loser is…

Yesterday, we discussed thanatophobia. Fear of death is classified as a fear of an event. Can you think of another event people commonly fear? War Wedding Funeral Public speaking Job loss Court appearance Evaluation/ examination Doctor/dentist visit None of these top the list for fear of an event. Failure Arguably, some of the event fears […]

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 […]

Danger! I think…

The healthy benefits of sushi are far outweighed by the risks. Ironically, there is more risk in the vegetables than in the seafood. (If you encounter difficulty with the terms in italics, try this first.) Protect me! Your best is a reputable restaurant which is health regulation compliant. Its fish will be delivered fresh daily and […]

Never Put This on Your Credit Card

Part VIII of the Credit Card Series: Start at the beginning if you missed a part. This is the end of this series.