Could you or someone you love be at risk for a fatal medication error? It’s more common than you may think. [cross-posted at BlogHer Health and Wellness]
A new study shows that (in home) accidental overdoses are on the rise. Most recently, the death of actor Heath Ledger, has been in the news. But, this isn’t a problem confined to Hollywood…
Happy to report…I am feeling much better, and ready to talk about the ban on trans fats in California.
This is a trend I would definitely like to see continue. Nothing good can come from the consumption of trans fats. So, if foods we love to eat, can be prepared, and taste just as good without it, then I say…take it out!
Take the trans out of our fats!
This is a movie I remember watching when I was very young. I always thought it was called Shangri La.
Here is the movie in its entirety.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE MOVIE – Lost Horizon (1937)
[cross-posted at Be The Change You Want To See In Yourself]
The Post BlogHer Blues and Bola Virus – How Are You Feeling? (cross-posted at BlogHer)
I had a GREAT time at BlogHer ‘08 in San Fransisco. But, like all good things, it has come to an end. Now, not only do I have the Post BlogHer Blues, but I’m also feeling very sick. I’m totally exhausted, with a headache, sore throat, stuffy nose, and my ears feel like they are going to explode.
Are High Gas Prices Affecting Your Health and Wellness? – (cross-posted at BlogHer)
With gas prices going up and up, many people are facing difficult choices when it comes to their health. From not being able to afford their medications, to buying less expensive (usually unhealthy) foods at the supermarket…They are being forced to make financial decisions that may be bad for their health.
Last year I did a post about how a major medical crisis (such as cancer) could force a person to choose between lifesaving medications, and paying their mortgage.
My No Dieting Vacation: Will You Be Sticking To Your Diet At BlogHer?
I’ve been doing pretty good on my…Not really a diet, diet. Basically, I have lost most of the weight I had gained since last year’s BlogHer conference. It’s really amazing how easy it is to gain twenty pounds when you’re not looking. I blame it on the whole love/hate relationship with my scale thing.
Anyway, now I am faced with a dilemma…To diet, or not to diet, at the BlogHer conference?
The salmonella outbreak is getting worse, and the CDC still doesn’t know exactly where it is coming from. This is the worst outbreak of salmonella in a decade. So, what does it mean? How safe is our food supply? Are you worried about this? Have you stopped eating tomatoes? Would you know if you had salmonella poisoning?
Childhood Obesity: Should We Give Children Cholesterol Lowering Medications?
I’ve written several posts about the epidemic of childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is very serious, mainly because of all the secondary problems associated with it, including death. Childhood obesity is directly related to poor eating habits, and lack of activity. So, when I heard that the use of statin medication had been approved for children as young as eight, I was quite surprised, and very skeptical.
My name is Catherine Morgan...I'm a writer, nurse, and mother. I'm also a contributing editor for BlogHer Health & Wellness.
Welcome to my blog...I write a little bit of everything with an emphasis on healthy living, inspiration, nutrition, and health news. I hope you'll find topics that interest you here, and I would love to know what you think in comments. Thanks for stopping by.
