Health
Shopping Stress Is a Real Health Risk for Many Men, Part 2
by Theresa on Mar.20, 2012, under Health
Indeed, the “National Business News” survey found that 31 percent of men wait until the week before Christmas to do their shopping, compared to 9 percent of women who do so. This procrastination can increase the stress of holiday shopping for men, Wilcox says. (continue reading…)
Shopping Stress Is a Real Health Risk for Many Men, Part 1
by Theresa on Mar.20, 2012, under Health
We have a little holiday tradition in my family, one that’s been around for years. It’s very simple, actually.
Around Dec. 23 — usually not long after I’ve arrived at my parents’ house — my dad pulls me aside and asks, “What does your mother want for Christmas?” Never mind the fact that my dad has been married to and living with my mom for more than 30 years, or the fact that the holidays come around at the same time every year. (continue reading…)
Diverticulitis & Colon Cancer. Part 2
by Theresa on Mar.07, 2012, under Cancer
People who’ve experienced one episode of diverticulitis face a 30 percent risk of future episodes. Generally, after two episodes of diverticulitis, doctors recommend patients undergo surgery to remove the affected segment of colon.
Diverticulitis & Colon Cancer. Part 1
by Theresa on Mar.07, 2012, under Cancer
Q.I was diagnosed with diverticulitis two years ago, at age 24. I’ve heard this condition puts me at a higher risk of colon cancer. Is this true? How often should I be screened for colon troubles now, and with what kind of tests? (continue reading…)
How to Manage a Seizure
by Theresa on Feb.22, 2012, under Health
Seizures, while frightening, are usually not life threatening. Causes include epilepsy, diabetes, heat stroke, fever (in children), electric shock, poisoning, brain injury and drug or alcohol abuse. (continue reading…)
Should Infant Formula Advertising Be Eliminated
by Theresa on Feb.16, 2012, under Health
In the February issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology, researchers present data that suggest infant formula information brochures, formula samples and business reply cards for free formula could discourage women from breast-feeding.
Immunity Challenge
by Theresa on Feb.14, 2012, under Health
And then we hear Robb and Erin complaining about how disgusting Shii Ann was to eat with her fingers.
Even Jake comments, “I don’t know what it is that Shii Ann does that irritates other people, but it’s something. She doesn’t irritate me and the reason she doesn’t irritate me is because she works!” (continue reading…)
Envision very Specific Goals in Each Domain.
by Theresa on Feb.07, 2012, under Health
List the goals under the category heading on separate 3-by-5-inch cards. State the goals in complete sentences as if you had already completed them. (continue reading…)
Motivation
by Theresa on Jan.31, 2012, under Fitness
What is incentive game programming? Let us first begin with a brief discussion on why people do or do not exercise, which will lead us back to this question. It has been argued that lack of motivation is the most important deterrent to regular exercise.2 A person needs some sort of self-motivation in order to come to your club to work out, and this can be for intrinsic or extrinsic reasons. (continue reading…)
Bruce’s Journal Week Nine
by Theresa on Jan.27, 2012, under Exercise
Well, I did not exercise this week because I had the flu. I went to the doctor twice and missed a day of work. All in all, it was not a pleasant week. I did try to regulate my caloric intake, but on Sunday I was so ill that I had to order a pizza, since there was nothing to eat in the house and I just couldn’t leave the couch. It was a miserable day.
