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Is Monomania Necessary for Success?
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006Monomania - mon·o·ma·ni·a (mŏn’ə-mā’nē-ə, -mān’yə) n.
1. Pathological obsession with one idea or subject.
2. Intent concentration on or exaggerated enthusiasm for a single subject or idea.
Reading that definition makes me think, do all successful people share this trait? Is monomania a necessary component to becoming a successful person? Monomania doesn’t necessarily mean the same thing as [...]
Why everyone should care about Triglycerides
Tuesday, September 26th, 2006Many Americans are unaware of the significance of triglycerides. A recent survey conducted by the National Lipid Association (NLA) has revealed that 87 percent of patients don’t fully understand the importance of high triglyceride levels. High triglyceride levels can lead to serious complications, yet can be controlled with some sensible changes in lifestyle habits.
Triglyceride [...]
Interactive Tool to Determine Heart Disease Risk
Monday, September 25th, 2006Here is an interactive tool to determine your 10 year risk of a heart attack. The calculations are based on information from the Framingham Heart Study. The objective of the Framingham Heart Study was to identify the common factors and characteristics that contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD) by following its development over a long period [...]
FDA Warns of E.coli Danger in Bagged Salads
Friday, September 15th, 2006The FDA is warning consumers of an outbreak of E.coli traced to packages of fresh spinach. The outbreak has already killed one person and left 49 others sick in nine states. The first E.coli case was reported August 23rd.
E.coli causes severe diarrhea lasting up to 10 days. Most healthy adults can recover completely within [...]
Progress in Heart Disease while Cancer Stalls
Wednesday, September 13th, 2006I don’t seem to worry as much about the threat of heart disease as I do cancer. I feel that science will overcome most of the issues related to heart disease in my lifetime. I am confident that things like gene therapy, clot-dissolving drugs, and the knowledge we have on diet and nutrition will hopefully [...]
A Vacation on the Lake Rejuvenates the Spirit
Thursday, September 7th, 2006Vacation at the lake cabin this summer was fantastic. No laptop or cell phone on this trip; just a stack of books, fresh air, the serenity of Leech Lake, and the loon’s call.
I decided to try a lake cabin for a summer vacation this year. I have wanted to do this for quite some time [...]
Avoid Eating 2 Hours before Bedtime
Friday, September 1st, 2006It is common knowledge that eating before bed can lead to weight gain. According to Mikhail Tombak in his book Can We Live 150 Years, the digestive organs do not have the necessary energy to process food at night. The body doesn’t have the opportunity to “burn up” the calories and they turn directly into [...]
Take a Nap to Avoid Sleep Debt
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006I think people fall into two categories when it comes to napping: those who nap and those who don’t. I certainly fall into the napper category. I have always had the luxury of being able to fall asleep anywhere and at any time.
As I get older I think that napping becomes a more important part [...]
Are Genetically Modified Foods Healthy?
Monday, July 31st, 2006A Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) or Genetically Engineered (GE) organism is a plant, animal, or microorganism whose genetic material has been altered using recombinant DNA technology (rDNA). rDNA is a technique used in genetics that creates an artificial DNA sequence from the combination of two other DNA sequences. The general belief is that GMOs will [...]
Larry David Is Bad For My Health
Thursday, July 27th, 2006I am currently watching season 2 of Curb Your Enthusiasm on DVD. I have been a devout Seinfeld fan over the years and I would even call myself a casual, if not hesitant, Larry David fan. I say hesitant because when I watch Larry in action I quickly feel the onset [...]
