It is important for your health to get out in nature
Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 15, 2019 at 5:57 PM
We really must get out and spend time in nature. This activity seems to be associated with better health.
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Good news for our mental health
Posted by Charles Waisbren on May 05, 2019 at 10:46 AM
Fishing season is officially open. This should be a great benefit for our mental health.
Intermittent Fasting....
Posted by Charles Waisbren on April 21, 2019 at 2:14 PM
Fasting diets are gaining in popularity. I still favor the Waisbren diet: No alcohol; No sugar; No carbohydrates. You end up fasting a bit for you aren't hungry...
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Living Alone Can Be Deadly
Posted by Charles Waisbren on March 29, 2019 at 4:48 PM
Men who live alone have a 23 percent increased risk for dying prematurely from any cause and a 36 percent increased risk for cardiovascular death.
OK guys....honor our wives....
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The Risks Don't Outweigh the Benefits in the Use of Statins
Posted by Charles Waisbren on March 24, 2019 at 10:19 AM
It is all about possible risks vs benefits: Statins reduce cardiovascular events by 25%/year; coronary artery deaths by 28%/year; blood clots to the legs and lungs by 15-25%/year and also might decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease. The risks DON'T outweigh the significant benefits in most patients.
Exercise fends off depression
Posted by Charles Waisbren on March 17, 2019 at 3:01 PM
For sure this is true: Exercise helps fend off depression. The "runner's high" is the exercise induced release of endorphins which helps our mood.
Things to do while recovering from surgery
Posted by Charles Waisbren on March 03, 2019 at 2:44 PM
Recovering from surgery? Here are a possible 56 things to do while recovering. I found that I needed more than the 56 listed....
Over the counter cough medication
Posted by Charles Waisbren on February 24, 2019 at 1:16 PM
Over the counter cough medication: tastes bad and they don't really work......(sorry)...
Ketogenic Diet: Simple and Effective
Posted by Charles Waisbren on February 16, 2019 at 12:17 PM
I am a "Keto" man. I believe that the Ketogenic Diet is simple and effective....Just NO CARBS... Some eggs and bacon for breakfast, some meat and vegetables for lunch and some more meat and vegetables for dinner. Throw in some exercise and surely enough your weight will fly off. Surprisingly, you will lose your cravings for carbohydrates; you will have a dramatically decreased appetite; you will have increased energy and you will develop a feeling of well-being. Number wise, your cholesterol and blood sugars will normalize, as will your blood pressure.
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Traveling with your adult children
Posted by Charles Waisbren on February 10, 2019 at 12:36 PM
The times are indeed changing. Traveling with your adult children really exemplifies the growing up of your offspring (sometimes)....
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