Introduction This Straight, No Chaser reviews common alcohol facts and fiction. Today’s Straight, No Chaser puts a personal spin on an old favorite because well, frankly some of you drink too much. Here is your six-pack (plus one for the road) of common myths that are just waiting to be busted. If I drink too much, I’ll … Continue reading Reviewing Alcohol Facts vs. Fiction
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Are you making ho-hum lifestyle decisions because your heart is slowing you down? Remember how much fun running used to be? What if you could still scale all four flights to visit that loved one who needs to see you? The reason you can find so much heart healthy information and advice in Straight, No … Continue reading Straight No Chaser: From the Heart
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DON’T SUCCUMB! GO, and work out. COOK, and don’t try to chase the blahs away with junk food. TURN UP THE MUSIC, and DANCE like spring is already here. Keep it moving! The more you do, the better you will feel. If you really, really don’t feel like it, maybe you should call someone. Feelings can … Continue reading Winter Blues: Just Don't Feel Like It
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Check your child’s hair for lice and nits (lice eggs) every three to four days. Nits commonly look like dandruff, but they cannot be easily brushed off the hair. Also check behind the ears. Be alert to symptoms of infection: intense itching, red bumps on the scalp, or the feeling of something moving on the … Continue reading From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: What steps should I take if there's an outbreak of head lice?
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How to Lose Weight, and What is Healthy Weight Loss (AKA, How Much, How Soon and How)? Let’s start with the How. Commercial voice: “You should contact your physician before starting any weight loss routine”. In a previous post we talked about the caloric balance equation, which (simplified) means you need to get off your derriere, and close … Continue reading Straight, No Chaser: Healthy, Sustainable Weight Loss – Let’s Get Started
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Earlier, we identified the differences between a ‘normal’ weight and being overweight and/or obese. Today’s goal is to help you understand specific risks of carrying extra weight. We’ll also set the table for losing weight by discussing why weight gain occurs. It bears repeating that none of this has anything to do with the perception of … Continue reading Straight, No Chaser: The Adverse Health Effects of Obesity and Why You Gain Weight
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It would be improper for me to have dragged you through the mud for three days and depressed you into thinking you can’t improve your situation. Hopefully, you’re not feeling that way. You should now have a better understanding of how the body works, how to count calories and how to compare yourself to a … Continue reading Straight, No Chaser: Let’s Boost Your Metabolism
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Introduction Enjoy this Heart Disease Vlog! This week, the Straight, No Chaser vlog (video blog) series presents “health care basics” to keep you safe, healthy and out of the emergency room. Heart disease has been the number one cause of death in the US for quite a while. Protect your heart! Follow us! Ask your SMA expert consultant any … Continue reading The Straight, No Chaser Heart Disease Vlog
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Introduction This Straight, No Chaser is about heart attack recognition. Heart Attacks. Myocardial Infarctions. Acute Coronary Syndromes. Coronary Artery Disease. Unstable Angina. There are many names to describe one main phenomenon. Heart attacks are the most common manifestation of heart disease, the #1 cause of death in the United States. Today’s post is to … Continue reading Heart Attack Recognition – Time is Tissue
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Do you know someone so poor that eating is a constant concern? Do you have a child who is a finicky eater? Have you ever been concerned that your child might become malnourished? Whether or not your thoughts have reached the level of concern, you should be aware of the notion. After all, malnutrition is … Continue reading Straight, No Chaser: Malnutrition
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