My wife at 32 had arthritis in her back and over the years had done almost everything to get rid of the pain. Michelle thinks that the arthritis stems from a car accident sh was in when she was a kid and never had it heal properly, but the pain is still there. These are the things Michelle has … [Read more...] about Vioxx, Celebrex and back pain
Health Issues
Lipitor versus Zocor for lowering Cholestorol
At the American Heart Association conference yesterday a new study was released that showed that Pfizer's cholesterol drug Lipitor, showed no significant reduction in "major coronary events" versus rival treatment Merck's Zocor. The five-year study found no statistically significant difference … [Read more...] about Lipitor versus Zocor for lowering Cholestorol
How to avoid the Avian Flu
The Avian Flu is all over the news these days and I am amazed how so many people are not taking it seriously. Sure we all get flus every once in a while but this strain of the flu is much worse than usual flus. Bird flu is an infection caused by avian influenza viruses. These flu viruses occur … [Read more...] about How to avoid the Avian Flu
Can You Be Fat and Fit?
Often we see people that run or workout, and are kind of overweight, or we ourselves can be overweight but exercise, and think that being fat and fit is good enough. Really the fitness level seems important and your weight isn't that important. Right? Well that isn't really true. You have to … [Read more...] about Can You Be Fat and Fit?
Barbecue Safety this Holiday Weekend
What a timely article I was sent this week. Just in time for the American 4th of July weekend I got these barbecue safety tips to help us all to stay safe. Barbequing is one of America’s favorite pastimes, especially during Fourth of July weekend. However, it’s hard to believe that this … [Read more...] about Barbecue Safety this Holiday Weekend
