That’s a big part of what we’re doing in this issue. That and excoriating those who don’t. Two doctors dish about the massive value of nurses, both to healthcare delivery in general and to enhancing the skills of individual doctors. Speaking of doctors, why do we constantly hear, “Consult your doctor”? An article in this issue recommends walking, for instance, …
We do a 180°
Oh, there are a few jokes in their usual spot (page 13), but not the wall-to-wall jocularity of the April 1 issue. In fact, story #1 addresses the tragic and growing problem of pain pill addiction. And urologist Darren Mack pulls back the curtain on Ten Things to Know About Testicular Cancer. Yeah, it’s a 180 all right. But we’re …
Can you be fat AND suffer from malnutrition?
If you’ve ever heard the term empty calories, you know the answer is yes. We take a look at this issue in pre-observance of Malnutrition Awareness Week (Sept. 28 – Oct. 2). Granted, it’s not something you think about every day, but if you do, you may realize you know someone who is malnourished: a friend, neighbor or relative who …
PSA of the Week
Proper nutrition is important for all of us, but especially for young children. Many people think it’s difficult to get kids to eat all the good stuff: broccoli, asparagus, spinach, peas, green beans, et cetera. Nothing could be farther from the truth. It’s very, very simple. As you can easily see, all you need is a Kit Kat bar. Works …
I Love Monday
I love honesty. It’s a great concept, and in nearly every situation too. (There are exceptions, such as the does-this-dress-make-me-look-fat exception.) A great place for honesty is in nutrition and health. Look at these cupcakes. They are honest. They fairly scream words like sugary-sweet, fattening, guilty pleasure, artery-clogging, Red Dye #2 – and delicious. They aren’t fake. You’ve got to …
Saturday Night at the Movies
Here’s a short but eye-opening look at accuracy in food labeling. I think you’re about to be surprised (probably not pleasantly).