Category: Health and Fitness

Serious As a Heart Attack

Serious As a Heart Attack

by | Apr 22, 2013 | , , | 3 |

1. Yes, I spent Friday night in the hospital.

2. I am fine.

But for a while, I wasn’t so sure.

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Easy Organic Eating with SPUD

Easy Organic Eating with SPUD

by | Jan 21, 2013 | , , | 0 |

Over the last year, I’ve looked on with envy as friends have posted photos of gorgeous organic fruits and vegetables delivered right to their door. Envy, because most home delivery services I was familiar with did not venture into the northernmost reach of the San Fernando Valley (where I reside). And because I was convinced that such a service would not work for my family’s unpredictable meal schedule. And because I was convinced that such a service would be too expensive.

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In an Epidemic, It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot

In an Epidemic, It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot

by | Jan 12, 2013 | | 3 |

It’s official: the CDC has declared an epidemic in the 2013 flu season. 7.3% of all deaths last week were attributed to pneumonia as a result of flu. And as alinsertways, Americans are advised that the best defense against the virus is to get a flu shot. Flu vaccines no longer require a special trip to the doctor: here in Southern California, they’ve been advertised widely at all the major drug store chains; even the pharmacy inside our local Ralph’s, so getting one is super-convenient.

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