Posts Tagged: health

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Who’s on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?

Does it feel like our nation is on the verge of a nervous breakdown? Is there anyone who’s nerves aren’t frayed? Between mass shootings and stalled gun laws, Britain falling and markets plunging, xenophobia spreading as fast as the Zika

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Who’s on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?

Does it feel like our nation is on the verge of a nervous breakdown? Is there anyone who’s nerves aren’t frayed? Between mass shootings and stalled gun laws, Britain falling and markets plunging, xenophobia spreading as fast as the Zika

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Happy National Donut Day

Doughnuts to dollars, this is a favorite day of celebration for many. From coast to coast, thousands are lining up outside their local Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kremes for a free doughnut. Donuts or Doughnuts, glazed or  powdered sugar, Americans

vintage image children eating donuts

Happy National Donut Day

Doughnuts to dollars, this is a favorite day of celebration for many. From coast to coast, thousands are lining up outside their local Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kremes for a free doughnut. Donuts or Doughnuts, glazed or  powdered sugar, Americans

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Cold, Flu and the Story Of Kleenex

 It’s the height of cold and flu season again which means it’s all out war on sniffles and red running noses. For those battle fatigued sufferers, endless reinforcements of Kleenex are constantly being supplied to the front lines. Today we

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Cold, Flu and the Story Of Kleenex

 It’s the height of cold and flu season again which means it’s all out war on sniffles and red running noses. For those battle fatigued sufferers, endless reinforcements of Kleenex are constantly being supplied to the front lines. Today we

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Home Sick

Dear Readers, I am calling in sick. Despite the copious capsules of vitamin C and the endless drops of echinechea I regularly consume, I have caught a nasty winter cold that has knocked me for a loop. Until the cotton

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Home Sick

Dear Readers, I am calling in sick. Despite the copious capsules of vitamin C and the endless drops of echinechea I regularly consume, I have caught a nasty winter cold that has knocked me for a loop. Until the cotton

Vintage photo housewife shopping for meat

Where’s the Beef?

  When it comes to American exceptionalism, we Americans have long had an exceptionally voracious appetite for red meat, making us the proud leader of the free, meat-eatin’ world. In this land of democracy, meat has reigned as king. But

Vintage photo housewife shopping for meat

Where’s the Beef?

  When it comes to American exceptionalism, we Americans have long had an exceptionally voracious appetite for red meat, making us the proud leader of the free, meat-eatin’ world. In this land of democracy, meat has reigned as king. But

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Who Says You’re Right in Liking Meat?

  Who says “you’re right in liking meat?” Certainly not the World Health Organization who caused mass hysteria recently by adding much beloved processed foods like bacon, sausage, cold cuts and hot dogs to the list of cancer causing items.

boy eating bacon

Who Says You’re Right in Liking Meat?

  Who says “you’re right in liking meat?” Certainly not the World Health Organization who caused mass hysteria recently by adding much beloved processed foods like bacon, sausage, cold cuts and hot dogs to the list of cancer causing items.

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Don Draper Problem Drinker

While actor Jon Hamm has just successfully completed a stint in rehab for alcohol abuse, it hard to imagine the same fate for Don Draper who has long been waging a battle with booze. One line of dialogue we are

don draper drinking

Don Draper Problem Drinker

While actor Jon Hamm has just successfully completed a stint in rehab for alcohol abuse, it hard to imagine the same fate for Don Draper who has long been waging a battle with booze. One line of dialogue we are

vintage picture dr visiting sick child 1950s

The Measles Crisis of October

I remember a time, not so long ago, when measles were just a memory. Now the political debate over measles and vaccines has exploded creating a stand-off between those supporting vaccines and the anti vaxxers. The last time politics and

vintage picture dr visiting sick child 1950s

The Measles Crisis of October

I remember a time, not so long ago, when measles were just a memory. Now the political debate over measles and vaccines has exploded creating a stand-off between those supporting vaccines and the anti vaxxers. The last time politics and

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The Validity of Vaccines

Voluntary vaccinations …really? The reality of vaccines is clear. They are safe. They are lifesaving. Those who are  venomously opposed to vaccines are clearly relying on Mickey Mouse science. How else to explain the current outbreak of measles – that

Measles illustration

The Validity of Vaccines

Voluntary vaccinations …really? The reality of vaccines is clear. They are safe. They are lifesaving. Those who are  venomously opposed to vaccines are clearly relying on Mickey Mouse science. How else to explain the current outbreak of measles – that

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Vintage Fall Follies-Fallout Pt II

    The blaze of fall color took on a different meaning, the autumn of 1959. Many neighbors did not only burn autumn leaves but their trash as well, giving new meaning to fall cleanup. Burn Baby Burn There was

vintage illustration fall foliagee

Vintage Fall Follies-Fallout Pt II

    The blaze of fall color took on a different meaning, the autumn of 1959. Many neighbors did not only burn autumn leaves but their trash as well, giving new meaning to fall cleanup. Burn Baby Burn There was