LONGEVITY (Part I) I was introduced to this topic because of an article I mentioned in the post called “Hoarding?” Because I had never studied the issue as a researcher, I imagined that genetics was the prime factor in longevity. A friend’s parents both died in their early 50s. My friend died just before age 60. It seemed …
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GUEST POST from Don – Fires & Health
FIRES & HEALTH Did you know that NEARLY HALF of residential fires are caused by the kitchen range? What are the issues with that device which make it so likely to cause a fire? GREASE. The number one cause is greases and oils (either in the oven or on the stove top). Let’s think, “What is the …
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GUEST POST from Don – Dietary Guidelines +
DIETARY GUIDELINES + Some have to watch their diets because of diabetes, heart issues, or cancer. You, too? Plus, I’m trying to shed two pounds in 2026. That’s easy, by the way. I eat less bread and potatoes. I add fruits and vegetables. I lost 3 pounds over Christmas and New Years by just eating one meal a day plus coffee …
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GUEST POST from Don – Health & Safety (Again)
HEALTH AND SAFETY (Again): FRID (FALL RISK INCREASING DRUGS) Fall risk among older (and younger) adults can increase if the person is prescribed certain medications. They include: Opioids (painkillers)Benzodiazepines (tranquilizers and sleep aids)Gabapentinoids (like gabapentin, often prescribed for nerve pain)Antidepressants The risk of fall with these has been shown to be more than 3.6 times higher than …
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GUEST POST from Don – 39 Seconds
39 SECONDS [I have no degree in nutrition.] Life patterns matter. One study suggests that if I don’t eat the 17 McCheesburgers this year I will live 39 seconds longer (unless I’m starving to death). I like cheeseburgers … a lot! Especially when I have the hangrys. I make poor decisions when hangry. Actually, I have difficulty thinking beyond …
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GUEST POST from Don – Always Hungry
ALWAYS HUNGRY I am NOT a nutritionist. I know NOTHING about diets. I figure I am snack-dab in the middle. Here’s what I do know: South-Beach Diet is … (thinking of a nicer term than was in my mind) … “interesting.” I was never so hungry continually until I wasted 3 months trying to live up to that god. …
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A Lot Has Happened Today! Dec. 12, 2023
Today was supposed to be a quiet day. We didn’t make plans. We were going to chill for the day, and do a few things around the house… If you read my daily updates, especially the morning ones, then you know my days almost NEVER turn out as planned. Today was no different… I got …
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My Pinterest Connection – September 26, 2023 Edition: Carnivorish (no alt-texts)
I’ve gone from low carb to keto (yes there IS a difference!) to ketovore. And on my path to total carnivore (I think that it is inevitable at this point!) I’m considering how I eat, “carnivorish”. I make animal-based food/ingredient choices whenever possible…search out animal-based recipes…am drawn to animal-based and rarely interested in plant-based foods…you …
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Friday Food Stuff
…with my shiny new diagnosis it all keeps coming back to one thing: inflammation…