Protect yourself from the sun!
Posted by Charles Waisbren on August 18, 2019 at 11:17 AM
Don't forget to wear your hat on those hot, sunny days.
Pack it in your tackle box!
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Sugar is NOT good for you
Posted by Charles Waisbren on July 28, 2019 at 6:26 PM
Sorry....but sugar is just not good for you. That is why I like the ketogenic diet so much.
Charcoal grilling vs propane grilling
Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 30, 2019 at 8:12 AM
Propane grilling produces less cancer producing elements than charcoal grilling. I must now admit as well, my wife was right: propane grilled food tastes just fine...
Be careful when you start your grilling season....
Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 28, 2019 at 10:32 AM
…..just when you thought it was time to start your grilling season..
Bummer. Grilling is not quite as safe as previously believed.
Clean out your arteries....
Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 23, 2019 at 8:02 AM
It is not too late. Diet, exercise, smoking cessation (and statins) can remove plaque in your arteries. I favor an ultra-fast CT of the coronary arteries (cash price of $139) to assess if these measures are needed....
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.
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.
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