The Power of Positive People

Posted by Charles Waisbren on July 12, 2018 at 9:40 AM

Choose your friends wisely: associate with people who boost you up; not bring you down. It will be good for your health.
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Enjoy this weekend!

Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 16, 2018 at 10:28 AM

Happy Father's Day Weekend, everyone.  Mine has been great with visits from my progeny.

Are you a big snorer?

Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 10, 2018 at 10:09 AM

The SnoreLab Ap lets you know how much you snore. It can help in your defense that you are quiet at night......(or not).... I don't hear my wife snoring any longer for the Corgis snore so loudly they drown her out....

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Trying to be Happier?

Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 02, 2018 at 8:42 AM

The Secrets to a Happy Life-From a Harvard study-
Strong relationships with friends, and especially spouses, may protect you against chronic disease and mental decline...

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Eat more corn!

Posted by Charles Waisbren on May 27, 2018 at 11:17 AM

There are many health benefits of eating corn.... Corn is high in antioxidants which decrease cancer causing free radicals; decreases LDL cholesterol which contribute to heart attacks and helps lower blood sugar to control diabetes. Our Sophie agrees.

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How to start your exercise routine...

Posted by Charles Waisbren on May 19, 2018 at 6:01 PM

We all should be exercising. Getting started is often the biggest problem. You need to understand your primary motivation; set realistic, specific, short term goals; create a program; find something that you enjoy.....and put it in your daily "to do" list. Read this terrific article to learn more about how to start working out.

Looking to live longer?

Posted by Charles Waisbren on May 05, 2018 at 4:26 PM

Not quite ready to "call it quits"?  Want to live longer? You will need to adopt a healthy diet; not smoke; get physical exercise; drink alcohol only in moderation; obtain a normal weight. These five habits will get you 12-14 extra years.....
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Know your risk of having a heart attack!

Posted by Charles Waisbren on April 25, 2018 at 5:15 PM

I am still a big believer in the ultrafast CT of the heart. For $139 dollars, this test can indicate the chances of having a heart attack. A score of zero provides much relief. Higher scores can motivate healthier habits. Read the following article for more information:

Why you should get the new shingles vaccine....

Posted by Charles Waisbren on April 14, 2018 at 3:49 PM

33 percent of the population will eventually get shingles (reactivated chicken pox). Many will have horrible cases of rash and pain while an equal amount will develop post herpetic neuralgia. If you are over 50, the new shingles vaccination is now available.
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What we know and don't know about dieting

Posted by Charles Waisbren on April 01, 2018 at 3:52 PM

This study concludes that all diets are equally efficacious. It is just what one can stick to. I remain an anti-carbohydrate guy.... For me, it is easier to limit fats and protein and have NO carbohydrates than to try to just cut down on carbohydrates and avoid all fats...

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