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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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...
Traveling on an airplane is hazardous to your health. You can decrease your chances of getting sick from air travel by choosing a window seat and avoiding the plane's bathrooms. Better yet, just stay home: Milwaukee-a great place on a great lake.
My wife complains bitterly about the dog in the bed. This study confirms that both the dog and the human sleep just fine together. (My wife indeed doesn't kick the dog out of the bed.....)
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Beware: People with colds are contagious for 3 days; Flu sufferers are contagious for 5-7 days. Duration of illness is a better indicator of contagiousness than the severity of symptoms. The best defense against getting a cold or the flu is to avoid these "Typhoid Marys".... Don't be rude but STAY CLEAR....
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Sugar is OUT in my household. (Wife's rule) We'll see if it helps our waistline.
Read more about how it is about the quality, not quantity of what we eat which impacts our weight.
Vitamin D levels do plummet in the winter for people living in our "sunshine" state. Hence, in the winter months, we either need to eat more foods which are high in vitamin D, take a Vitamin D supplement or plan a warm weather vacation. I recommend the later.
It is not complicated: To decrease the risk of heart disease, we need to stop smoking, get our cholesterol levels under control, maintain a normal blood pressure and avoid diabetes by keeping our weight within normal range. Then all we would need to worry about is our genetics......
When colds and flu are in your home, buckle up! There indeed is a good chance you might be next in line. Decrease your chances of this happening by frequent hand washing, avoiding close contact with the infected and the usual: plenty of sleep, exercise, stress avoidance and good nutrition.
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