Twin obstacles to human progressOver these past few months, it has become clear to most that change is upon us, whether we like it or not. We can manage it, or it can manage us. Psychologists say that change is unique in human experiences in its ability to instill in human beings two opposing emotions […]
Author: Mike Magee
What parents should be aware of this fallOrganized sports play center stage in the lives of many teens. And for many parents, that means dealing with bumps and bruises – but also worrying about the possibility of a rare catastrophic event. When you think of women and sports injuries, where do you think most of […]
An odd combination, but retailers are in it for the moneyA new bill pending in Congress would give much greater government oversight of tobacco and new bold graphic warnings on cigarette packages. That’s great news – if it passes. But while cigarette packaging may look different, tobacco will likely be sold in familiar aisles. And […]
Will the financial crisis accelerate medical bankruptcy?As we’ve learned over the past few weeks, America’s finances have been massively mismanaged in the wake of intentional dismantling of our historic checks and balances. What we’ve also been forced to acknowledge is that our economy, on a national and global level, is an extraordinarily integrated affair. Everything, […]
Have a look!It’s a rainy day on Wall Street, both literally and figuratively! But there’s more to NYC then Wall Street, as my good friend and lifelong New Yorker Peter Frishauf shared with me today. Have a look at this 6 minute film. It reminds us all that whether urban or country, mountain or sea, […]
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Universal coverage?
One subscriber says yes, but people must take responsibility Since launching Health Commentary and starting our Healthy Voices project, we have received many emails from subscribers addressing their opinions on health care reform. One of the frequent topics is: Should the U.S. have universal health care coverage? Sheryl Bungo of Pittsburgh recently shared her opinion on […]
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Aging Teeth Need Fluoride
A look at oral health for seniors When most of us think of fluoride in the water and tooth decay, we think of kids. But the American Dental Association is raising the alarm that there is an equal risk of tooth decay on the other end of the age spectrum. Why is this the case? […]
