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Who Is In Your Tribe?
In matters of health, women are ”not where they should be” according to Dr. Michelle Berlin, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine in this newly released study. Here are a few facts that … Continue reading
Where Do The Emotions Go?
I was at my desk wrapping up a project when one of my old girlfriends from high school announced in big bold letters via Facebook that she was cancer free. I immediately thought of another dear friend who received the … Continue reading
Seize the Day..For Tomorrow
Seize the day for tomorrow, especially if you are a woman. Why? Because according to this article, women who are obese have greater annual healthcare costs than men. That is not the best news to hear when fantasizing about warm apple pie. … Continue reading
How Does Your Local Hospital Rank?
The U.S. News Best Hospitals Exclusive Rankings are in. This year they evaluated almost 5,000 hospitals to rank the best in 16 adult specialties from cancer to urology. Death rates, patient safety, and reputation with more than 9,000 specialists went into the … Continue reading
A Feeble Body Makes a Feeble Mind? Or Just the Opposite?
How Fat is Your State? Rousseau said, “A feeble body makes a feeble mind.” I think that it is just the opposite based upon the August 3rd CDC report on obesity. One of the key takeaways for the public is that past efforts … Continue reading
Are You Healthy Minded?
~Welcome to the musings of TheHealthMaven~ It’s a new economy and the era of health reform is rolling in right before our eyes. I love what Peter Drucker had to say about change, “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the … Continue reading