Month: January 2019

Introduction In the news is a proclamation from no fewer than three prominent candidates for President that they would seek to implement “Medicare For All” as America’s health care system. Let’s go Straight, No Chaser and review what that might mean. Let’s frame the conversation around three frequently expressed concerns. First, let’s remember that no actual … Continue reading In The News: What “Medicare For All” Means and Might Look Like →

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Introduction Stalking awareness conversations aren’t held very often. However, the scope of stalking is wide enough, and stalking is common enough, that you should know about it. This Straight, No Chaser addresses these conditions during stalking awareness month. Defining Stalking Stalking has many legal definitions, but you really don’t need a legal definition to know it when … Continue reading Stalking Awareness →

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Introduction Stalking awareness conversations aren’t held very often. However, the scope of stalking is wide enough, and stalking is common enough, that you should know about it. This Straight, No Chaser addresses these conditions during stalking awareness month. Defining Stalking Stalking has many legal definitions, but you really don’t need a legal definition to know it when … Continue reading Straight, No Chaser: Stalking Awareness →

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Introduction On the day of observation of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., we discuss applying his dream to equal access of health care. On this national day of celebration, I always reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s most famous comments on health care in America. “Of all the forms of inequality, … Continue reading A Dream of Equal Access to Health Care →

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Introduction It’s National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. Accordingly, this Straight, No Chaser post provides information you need to know! Let’s start with this simple fact. Alcohol kills more people each year than all illegal drugs combined. We have already extensively reviewed the various components of alcohol use, abuse, benefits and disease. Therefore, use this post as … Continue reading National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week →

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Introduction Today’s post, Simple Weight Loss Strategies, brings a guest contributor! Straight, No Chaser welcomes Sandra Gultry, a Registered Dietitian, and owner of It’s All About Choices.® Thank you, Sandra! Simple Weight Loss Strategies It’s easy enough to say eat less and move more, but it’s often more difficult to do. Here are a few ideas on how … Continue reading Simple Weight Loss Strategies →

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Introduction January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. To that end, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) boldly proclaims “No woman should die of cervical cancer.” Yes, that is actually possible! This post has a rather simple message. Cervical cancer is entirely preventable. Furthermore, it can be cured when discovered and treated early. Quick … Continue reading Cervical Health Awareness Month →

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Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post is a guide to help you completing your New Year’s resolutions! You call them New Year’s resolutions. We call it getting your health (and life) on a higher plane! Most resolutions involve healthy eating, exercise routines, smoking cessation and stress reduction. None of these endeavors are easy. All too … Continue reading Straight No Chaser’s Guide to Completing New Year’s Resolutions →

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Introduction It’s the beginning of the year and time for implementing your New Year’s Resolutions! You’ve probably been reflective and have done inventory on major parts of your life, including work, finances, family, relationships and health. That makes it the perfect time to adopt The 72 Hours Life to what you’re doing! Here are four … Continue reading The 72 Hours Life Approach to Implementing New Year’s Resolutions →

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Introduction Welcome to the new 2019 Straight, No Chaser: our seventh year! We hope you’ve enjoyed our over two thousand blogs and vlogs, and thank you to the millions of you that have read our posts. In fact, many of you have shared the ways we have directly impacted (and saved) your lives. 2019 For 2019, … Continue reading Introducing the New 2019 Straight No Chaser: Happy New Year! →

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