2002

I’ll drink to that!

December 31, 2002

The Case for Drinking (All Together Now: In Moderation!) Thirty years of research has convinced many experts of the health benefits of moderate drinking for some people. A drink or two a day of wine, beer or liquor is, experts say, often the single best nonprescription way to prevent heart attacks ? better than a [...]

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But they prefer the ER

December 31, 2002

I personally find this story sad, but not surprising. Jeffco pulls plug on health plan for poor : Preference for ERs doomed project A three-year test project trying to get uninsured patients out of emergency rooms and into primary, preventive health care has ended a year early because of lack of interest from the people [...]

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Working on your fitness plan

December 30, 2002

Each morning, often as I am working on this blog, I consider my plans for the day. What do I want to accomplish? This habit started several years ago, thanks to Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People . While I highly recommend the book (or the audio tapes), this link does a nice [...]

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And in Pennsylavania it only gets uglier

December 29, 2002

Doctors angered by letter from Pa.: The state warned them not to abandon patients. Many may quit their practices amid an insurance crisis. So what did this letter say? The Dec. 20 letter from Secretary of the Commonwealth C. Michael Weaver was sent to all licensed doctors in the state as a “reminder” of their [...]

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On gluttony

December 28, 2002

This author thinks gluttony good! Gobble up: gluttony is the gift of civilisation Gluttony is a gift of evolution. In the struggle for survival with other animals, human beings have always had two severe disadvantages: feeble bodies and simple digestions. These restrict our cycle of energy production by limiting the range of food sources we [...]

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Exercise – a contrary view

December 28, 2002

Frequent readers know of my fitness obsession. I hesistate to provide this link as it trivializes the fitness boom, nonetheless here goes – Body worship by Suzanne Fields. The new shrines of worship have no steeples, spires or domes, but (stationary) bicycles and treadmills. These are the gyms where the penitents wear workout suits instead [...]

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New Year’s Resolutions

December 28, 2002

Have you ever made a New Year’s Resolution? Did you honor your resolution? Why are habits so difficult to change? Are there any tricks to help us succeed? Retraining the brain for New Year?s: How to make sure you keep resolutions once and for all. Here is the punch line, read the article for the [...]

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Pennsylvania malpractice crisis

December 27, 2002

It is getting ugly in Pennsylvania. Surgeons threaten walkout over insurance costs. Claiming high premiums are forcing them out of business, at least 45 doctors in Scranton said they have stopped accepting new patients and won’t perform surgeries after January 1. The total includes 10 of the small city’s 18 general surgeons, 14 of its [...]

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Controlling iatrogenic infections

December 27, 2002

Disinfectant ‘could beat’ superbugs. A major health risk of hospitalization comes from highly resistant bacteria. This British news story reports on a new disinfectant that might decrease patient transmission of resistant bacteria. An extra-strong disinfectant could help hospitals beat superbugs which affect thousands of patients each year. The sterilising liquid is strong enough to clean [...]

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Generics price rising

December 27, 2002

As Drug Patents End, Costs for Generics Surge Prices of generic drugs are rising almost twice as rapidly as prices of brand-name drugs, even as many insurers and the Bush administration are pressing Americans to switch in the name of saving money. The trend is expected to continue over the next few years as a [...]

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