Archive for the ‘Sickness Prevention’ Category
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Thin Wallet: Avoid Back Pain
Thin wallets save your back Fans of the show Seinfeld know the value of a thin wallet. They are may be familiar with the episode where George Costanza experiences back pain due to an over-stuffed wallet. The episode lead to the coining of the phrase, Costanza wallet. If you think George’s back pain from his [...]
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Lowering Cholesterol Without Prescription Drugs
Last week I mentioned that my wife’s cholesterol was off the charts in a very bad way. This is despite her healthy eating habits and exercising 4-5 times a week. A reader, Kitty, sent us this Heart Attack calculator from the American Heart Association. When my wife took it her risk was actually 1% despite [...]
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My Wife’s High Cholesterol
Last year my wife mentioned something off-hand about having really high cholesterol. I wanted to know the details, but she was extremely good at changing the subject. I can’t fault her, it’s not a fun topic. The common reaction is to ignore it and hope it goes away. This past week, it was time for [...]
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Some Tips on How to Avoid Germs
Prevention magazine has a few tips to avoid germs. The article is a little old, but the information is relevant. One of the suggestions is to “Flick switches with the side of your hand or wrist, which makes you less likely to pick up or pass along germs on your hands.” As much as I [...]
