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Important aspects of childcare

Posted by Charles Waisbren on March 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM

As a grandparent, it is important to be a vigilant baby sitter!

Colon cancer update

Posted by Charles Waisbren on March 14, 2026 at 4:57 AM

Unfortunately, the incidence of colon cancer has dramatically increased, especially in young people. A colonoscopy or a cologuard test is now recommended at age 45 and older. Please don't wait for colon cancer signs and symptoms! Make sure that you get your colonoscopy or cologuard test.

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Low carbohydrate/high protein diets

Posted by Charles Waisbren on March 07, 2026 at 2:45 PM

I'm still a proponent of the low carb/high protein diets out there. It is the cookies, doughnuts, pasta and pizza which cause us to gain weight.

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Symptoms of depression

Posted by Charles Waisbren on February 28, 2026 at 1:49 PM

I believe that sleep pattern is a great indicator of mental health.

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The Wegovy pill vs the Wegovy injection

Posted by Charles Waisbren on February 20, 2026 at 3:37 PM

Both Wegovy pills and injectables are totally effective. The main advantage of the tablet is that it is less expensive if you are paying for the medicine yourself. Unfortunately, most insurances don't cover weight loss medication and hence most people are paying cash for this pharmaceutical.

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No pain; No gain

Posted by Charles Waisbren on February 13, 2026 at 7:55 AM

To boost your metabolism, you need to do more than just walk.  You need to actually get your heart rate up and to actually sweat.

If you don't need a shower after exercising, you aren't going hard enough.

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"Dead butt syndrome"

Posted by Charles Waisbren on February 07, 2026 at 6:34 AM

This is a totally true malady.  See if you can contract your rear end muscles.  If not, you have work to do.

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Assessing your work out

Posted by Charles Waisbren on January 31, 2026 at 6:48 AM

I like a simple stop watch to assess how fast a walk or run is going per a set distance. Obviously, the faster you go, the better the work out. I'm not sure of the value of these other devices....

 

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The Carnivore Diet

Posted by Charles Waisbren on January 23, 2026 at 8:15 AM

Not really a good idea.  It is more about limiting carbohydrates.  Limiting all other food groups is not particularly healthy.

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