Cancer trends for boomers? Doctor, please. Like we need to know more about disease trends. The coronavirus pandemic and quarantine aren’t enough? The ‘Big C’ vs ‘little c?’ It all depends on exposure. The Associated Press gives a reminder on sex-related cancers. It is what it is, and it’s not good.
MATURE PATIENCE: AGING OUT OF THE SNIT FIT
October 9, 2020 by
Before we acquired mature patience, things were different. Everything was a new beginning, but not just new, bright and shiny new. And it was exciting. Truth to tell, bright and shiny new is still pretty damn exciting, but in a different way.
COVID COMPARISONS: USE THE TOOLS, NOT THE FOOLS
July 30, 2020 by
The best covid comparisons are the also the most sad. And who enjoys the sad sack? Hands up. There’s no joy in seeing illness silence a strong voice of reason. At the same time, there’s also no joy in seeing illness silence medical kooks. Or, maybe it’s just me. I’m soft on suffering. Don’t like […]
MASKED MEN AND WOMEN: WHO WORE IT BEST
May 22, 2020 by
Masked men and women send a message to all who see them: “I don’t plan on killing you,” is the message. “Don’t blame me if you get coronavirus,” is the mask subtext. What they aren’t saying:
SCIENTIFIC TRUTH: TWITTER EXPERTS DEBUNK CORONAVIRUS AND MUCH MORE
April 28, 2020 by
When scientific truth comes from scientists, doctors, and researchers, it has a certain weight. In our free country with social media available, scientific truth has other sources. So, who is the Go-To expert?
MUSCLE UP: LIFTING WEIGHTS AND WASHING UP FOR DISEASE PREVENTION
February 9, 2019 by
Lifting weights and building muscle in the right gym is disease prevention, as long as you wash your hands regularly and don’t touch your face. Common knowledge, right, don’t touch your eyes or mouth after handling weights in a public gym. But how bad can it really be? Well, remember all of the reminders in […]
MENS HEALTH MONTH, SEE YOUR DOCTOR
June 5, 2017 by
Younger people ignore their health? That’s not a good trend during Mens Health Month. Maybe they mistrust the medical industry? Big Pharma? There’s some evidence millennials are the most into ‘self care.’ That’s nice, except when self care isn’t enough. Older people ignoring their health is an even worse trend. The mental part of […]
CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE AND NURSING HOME RESCUE: HOW TO GET A ‘RELEASE’
January 14, 2016 by
It started out well, then turned into a nursing home rescue. If you’re married, chances are good you have in-laws. Maybe a mother-in-law, a father-in-law, or both. If you like one better than the other, don’t hold it against yourself. They probably like their kid better than you, so it breaks even. In long-term marriages […]
