Published on Nov 30th, 2007 in Fun Facts | No Comments »1 baby is born every 8 seconds in the U.S.
105 boys are born for every 100 girls - worldwide
The population of the world is approximately 6.63 billion people. In 6 months it is estimated to be 6.67 billion. That’s roughly 40 million more people! In essence: a lot of people!
The chance of having twins is [...]
Published on Nov 29th, 2007 in Announcements, Health | No Comments »I recently saw a screening of the film, The Business of Being Born, a documentary examining how babies are born in the United States, as well as the pros and cons of how this life changing event is managed. The film, directed by Abby Epstein and produced by Ricki Lake, follows a skilled midwife as [...]
Published on Nov 28th, 2007 in Health | 11 Comments »The fashion industry is more than just selling clothes; it’s about selling an image. A large part of that image for many in this industry is looking tall and thin, really thin. The argument for desiring the stick-thin appearance is that the clothes look better on skinny models.
Sad when clothes come before the person.
Unless born [...]
Published on Nov 27th, 2007 in Announcements, Health | No Comments »The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is regarding November 27 - December 2 as National Flu Vaccination Week to remind and encourage everyone to get flu vaccinations.
The American Academy of Family Physicians is specifically observing November 27 Children’s Flu Vaccination Day, reminding parents and guardians to have their children vaccinated as thousands of children [...]
Published on Nov 26th, 2007 in Health | No Comments »Fall and winter are prime season for the common cold. Colds are annoyances that interfere with work, play, and our workouts. Wouldn’t it be great if we never caught a cold again? Well, there are some things you can do to decrease your chances of getting a cold as well as relieving the symptoms if [...]
Published on Nov 23rd, 2007 in Fun Facts | No Comments »Black Friday - is the name given to the busy shopping day the Friday after Thanksgiving. This term, which began in the mid 1970s, most likely refers to retailers’ sales moving from the red into the black (making a profit).
Not the busiest shopping day?! The day after Thanksgiving is not the busiest shopping day, [...]
Published on Nov 22nd, 2007 in Announcements | No Comments »No, the title of this blog is not referring to the meal. I’m talking about the being thankful part. Don’t worry; I’m not going to give a long, lofty speech. I simply think taking a moment to count our blessings is a healthy thing you can do for ourselves. No matter [...]
Published on Nov 21st, 2007 in Weight Loss | 1 Comment »The holiday eating season is upon us, beginning with Thanksgiving and continuing on through the new year. To someone trying to lose weight, this season can be a huge struggle! However, I say you can win the fight against weight gain, even while enjoying the festive foods of the season. What you need is a [...]
Published on Nov 20th, 2007 in Health | No Comments »I hate colds! They put such a damper on daily activities. I’m experiencing the joyful symptoms of one right now. I’ve got an itchy, sneezing, runny nose, and my head feels like it’s stuffed with cotton. But I’m drinking my fluids and taking cold medicine.
The question is: Can I still [...]
Published on Nov 19th, 2007 in Nutrition | No Comments »Ah, turkey! Each person (in the U.S.) eats almost 18 pounds of it every year! A delicious turkey is often the priority for the Thanksgiving meal, so knowing how to prepare, cook, and serve the bird is paramount. No need to feel the pressure, though! Achieving turkey success is actually quite simple, especially if you follow these tips [...]
