Although what constitutes health will always be up for debate, the pursuit of happiness is universal and part of our highest aspirations. Research projects about happiness are just about as ongoing. Someone somewhere is coming up with a study that says this or that about happiness. One of the more interesting findings in …
Category Archive: Healthy lifestyle
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Mar
25
Men Take Charge of Their Health
In my last post I described some of the reasons why men take little advantage of the best part of our health system when it comes to preventive health care. Women are way ahead in this game but there is no reason why a man cannot leap forward. First, make an appointment for a physical …
Mar
23
Reluctant Male Patients
Ninety percent of the health decisions are made by women. That was the number recently announced by a CEO of a very large, major hospital. If you think about yourself and your own family it is usually the mother or wife who goes to her doctor for regular maintenance office visits. Often times a man …
Mar
08
Tips for Foot Care on Vacation
Traveling can provide you with a needed change in routine but it also requires that you pay attention to the changes that take place with your feet. If you sit a lot, at your job, at bridge, in front of TV, your feet are not going to be used to the ups and downs of …
Mar
05
Foot Care On Vacation
The stories of how much their feet hurt while hiking in Oregon sometimes surpassed their stories of the flora and fauna and scenery they were supposed to enjoy. These are my friends and they never thought about having any foot problems in the scenic coastal region of Oregon or Washington so they weren't prepared when …
Feb
12
4 More Ways To Get Healthy and Stay Healthy
In my last post I wrote about the first 3 steps to take including taking on a regular exercise program but making it social with family and friends. Step number 4 is knowing your numbers. Find out what your ideal body weight is, what your target number should be for the bad cholesterol, LDL, and …
Feb
10
How To Stay Healthy and Active for the Next 12 Months
You do not need a special day like New Years to set your goals for living better. Besides, chances are fairly good that by now, if you did set a health goal for the new year, it has been broken more than once. This is Rule No 1: Set Your Health Goals When You Are …
Feb
05
Take Charge of Your Health Care
No matter what takes place in politics and the politics of public health reform there are actions you can take to insure that you receive quality health care. Keep in mind that quality health care can help you stay healthy and recover faster when you become sick. My mother always thought that getting good care …
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