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Here is a very informative article from the Everyday Health website that describes the differences between the 3 most popular over-the-counter pain relievers, Aspirin, Acetaminophen,.
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Mark (more…)
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Make sure your 2009 year gets off to a great start by making the following ten steps to a healthy heart, by Jessie Sholl, part of your daily routine.
Enjoy,
Mark
NOTE:
A link to the original article is located at the bottom of this post.
TEN STRATEGIES TO HELP PREVENT HEART DISEASE
Though some of us are born with a genetic predisposition for heart disease, that doesn’t mean it’s inevitable. There are many ways you can prevent the onset of heart disease — and keep it from worsening if you have been diagnosed with a specific heart issue. Here are some time-tested heart-disease prevention strategies to initiate: (more…)
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I don’t know about you but it seems that the older I get the more susceptible I am to stress. I remember a time when, as a young man, I felt as though I had all the time in the world. Now it feels as though I am the last man to finish in a one-man race; and the clock is ticking. (Smile)
I remember a time when almost nothing stressed me out but now-a-days, if feels as though everything gets to me, like the following:
Waiting for my W2s to arrive safely in the mail.
Hoping that my tax return does not trigger an IRS audit.
Hoping that a little patch of dry skin on my knee is not the beginnings of some slow-moving flesh-eating disease from Hell. (more…)
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It seems that at least twice a year I find myself praying for death as I battle one of the oldest and most formidable foes to, if not mankind, then most certainly Mark-kind. The following article found on Everyday Health may give you a fighting chance the next time this enemy of old comes knocking at your proverbial door.
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Mark
NOTE:
A link to the original article is located at the bottom of this post. (more…)
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As several of my friends always seem to be sneezing no matter the time of day or year, I thought the following article from Every Day Health may be of some use to both them an’, ah’-ah’—achuuuuuu!!! (Smile)
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Mark
NOTE:
A link to the original article is located at the bottom of this post. (more…)
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Upon a recent visit to my doctor’s office, I was informed that the cosmic weight of planet earth has increased by ten pounds during the past three months due to my personal dieting efforts.
Yeah! As you might imagine, that news really made my day.
Nevertheless, ever ready to fire up my mental calorie calculator, I have decided to make use of a nifty, free resource that I will now share with you. (more…)
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I hope you find the following information useful.
Smoking Cessation Center
Five Keys for Quitting
(From Daily Health)
Studies have shown that these five steps will help you quit and quit for good. You have the best chances of quitting if you use them together. The five keys are:
1. Get ready.
2. Get support.
3. Learn new skills and behaviors.
4. Get medication and use it correctly.
5. Be prepared for relapse or difficult situations. (more…)
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You know, it was difficult to decide which title to use for this article. As you can tell I finally chose “This Wine’s For You” but the second runner-up was “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”. (Big Smile) Man, I love this stuff!!!!!!!!
Ever find yourself at a local family diner struggling to determine what wine would best accompany your bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich? Do you frequently encounter embarrassing situations when you just can’t choose which wine will best go with your southern fried steak, biscuits and gravy dinner at your favorite chicken-shack? (more…)
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Click Here to take an online quiz, from Everyday Health, to determine if you are an emotional eater.
Although I find this hard to believe, apparently, based on my personal results, I have been an emotional eater since the day I was … excuse me; I just dropped a piece of bacon on the floor. (Got it! Hmmm. I should probably throw this piece away; but then again, what’s the harm in a little dirt, eh?. I mean, I can certainly use the roughage, right?) (Smile)
Oh well. So much food, so little time.
Mark
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The following is from the Everyday Health website.
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Mark
Six Cooking Tips That Save Time and Money
You don’t have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, or spend a lot of money, to eat well. Try these suggestions:
1.
Buy foods that are easy to prepare, like pasta and tomato sauce, rice and beans, or canned tuna packed in water. (more…)
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Many of us will find the following tips on how to avoid weight gain during the holiday season, originally posted on the Everyday Health website, useful.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays,
Mark
HOW TO AVOID WEIGHT GAIN DURING THE HOLIDAYS (more…)
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While the following information pained me to read, I think it is an excellent article.
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Mark
The Snack Food Hall of Shame
Maintaining a healthy diet doesn’t mean you have to give up delicious snacks, but watch what you reach for!
(From Woman’s Day) (more…)
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As I frequently get sinusitis, I am delighted to share the following Everyday Health article with you that is most informative.
Mark
Cold & Flu Center
Though sinusitis simply means your sinuses are infected or inflamed, the term gives little indication of the misery and pain this condition can cause. Health experts estimate that 37 million Americans are affected by sinusitis every year. Here are 11 ways to know whether you’re one of them: (more…)
From Health Day News
‘Tis the season for a runny nose, cough, sore throat and other symptoms of the common cold.
You shouldn’t treat a cold — always caused by a virus — with antibiotics, since these medicines are meant to treat bacterial infections. But there are things you can do to feel better while the cold runs its course.
The University of Virginia Health System offers these suggestions: (more…)
My Friend:
It is 3:37am and I am oh so very tired; that is why I am going to enumerate this reply to your voicemail message, OK?
1.
I received your text messages, in addition to your voicemail, earlier today but I was in the middle of posting a new article to my BLOG. Take a look at it, you may find it useful.
2.
Let me say that my plans have not changed. In fact, despite the way I feel about your atrocious behavior, it never occurred to me to not accompany you to your appointment, as I promised. When I give my word, I keep it. You should know me better than that by now.
3.
I am no longer angry just disgusted and very disappointed in you and your judgment, or lack there of. (more…)
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I hope you enjoy this wonderfully informative article, written by Gayle Turim, that offers 10 ways to keep aging at bay.
Please note that I have removed all of the graphics in order to maximize Braille and screen-reader compatibility for the blind and low vision.
At the end of this BLOG post, you will find a link to the original article complete with photos and links to more helpful health related resources.
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Mark (more…)
Hello Everyone,
I hope you enjoy this excellent article, written by Jen Laskey, that offers 7 Ways to Make drinking Water Taste Better.
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Mark
Seven Ways to Make Water Taste Better
By Jen Laskey
Simple tips for livening up your drinking water
Not everybody has a taste for water, but we all need it to ensure that our bodies continue functioning properly. If you want to drink more water, but aren’t crazy about the taste (or lack thereof), here are some tips that can make it more enjoyable:
1.
Add fresh fruit. Citrus fruits, such as lemons, limes, and oranges, are classic water enhancers, but other fruit flavors might also tempt your taste buds. Try crushing fresh raspberries or watermelon into your water, or adding strawberry slices. Cucumber and fresh mint are refreshing flavors as well — especially in summer. (more…)