10 Tips for Reducing Sugar Intake The average American eats more sugar in one day than our ancestors did during an entire lifetime. They prized sugary foods for their abundan... By apit nursing Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Comment
AIDS HIV STDs syphilis HIV/STD Update World AIDS Day December 1 is World AIDS Day. There are approximately 1,462 people estimated to be living in Maine with diagnosed HIV in... By apit nursing November 30, 2010 Comment
The Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables Nutritionists have long advised us to add color to our diet. In fact, they say the more colors we eat, the better balanced the meal. A new ... By apit nursing November 30, 2010 Comment
Ha Ha Look Behind You Optical Illusions Where's That Then? No 46 If you were on the other side of this summer house, then you'd think this was a one storey building. And behind you would be something m... By apit nursing Monday, November 29, 2010 Comment
diet disease liver Choline and Fatty Liver I've been writing about non-alcoholic fatty liver disorder (NAFLD) since the early days of this blog, because it's an alarmingly com... By apit nursing November 29, 2010 Comment
smart meters Update on Smart Meters In October, the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) requested that Maine CDC comment on health concerns related to the wireless communicat... By apit nursing November 29, 2010 Comment
The latest health tips on cell phone radiation To date, I have written in this column thirteen (13) articles on health tips on the use of cell phones… as a public service to remind cell p... By apit nursing November 29, 2010 Comment
McCanns Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities. Truth isn't. Truth will always be truth, regardless of lack of understanding, disbelief or ignorance. Domestic quotes. Tagged Madeleine McCann. By apit nursing November 27, 2010 Comment
health reform Health Reform Update Health Reform News CDC Vital Signs highlight recent data on important health topics. November’s health topic is Access to Care: http://w... By apit nursing Friday, November 26, 2010 Comment
Thanksgiving and vaccinations: Turkeys aren’t the only ones who should get injections Another Thanksgiving dinner has come and gone. The bird’s been picked clean, the dishes washed and tummies are full. (Maybe too full!) Chanc... By apit nursing November 26, 2010 Comment
Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers! I hope you all have a great dinner planned with friends and family. I'm thankful for all ... By apit nursing Thursday, November 25, 2010 Comment
alcohol caffeinated alcoholic beverages Alcohol and Public Health US CDC has released two new reviews from The Guide to Community Preventive Services that assess the effectiveness of limiting the days a... By apit nursing Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Comment
flu influenza vaccinations vaccine Influenza Update Surveillance There was no flu activity reported in Maine for the week ending Nov. 20. Weekly updates on flu activity in Maine are availa... By apit nursing November 24, 2010 Comment
food safety tips Health department offers food safety tips Planning for holiday meals should include more than a delicious menu and invited guests. The McHenry County Department of Health wants resid... By apit nursing Tuesday, November 23, 2010 Comment
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Tips to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning The Kansas Department of Health and Environments wants to remind Kansans that as cold weather approaches the dangers associated with Carbo... By apit nursing November 23, 2010 Comment
Chalk Flint Grass Thundery Skies Where's That Then? No 46 One of my favourite places, and a great adventure playground for my boys. And on top of all that, it's free. Any clues? Let's just ... By apit nursing Monday, November 22, 2010 Comment
Tips on how to avoid overeating during your family’s holiday feast Cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole — with Thanksgiving right around the corner, people watching ... By apit nursing November 22, 2010 Comment
diabetes diet low-carb native diet San Glucose Tolerance in Non-industrial Cultures Background Glucose is the predominant blood sugar and one of the body's two main fuel sources (the other is fatty acids). Glucose, in o... By apit nursing Saturday, November 20, 2010 Comment
Protecting yourself from flu, infectious diseases at work Has a coworker recently called in sick? Have others at work come down with the sniffles? If so, your workplace is not alone. Each year, 15 m... By apit nursing Friday, November 19, 2010 Comment
carbon monoxide Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Recent severe weather has caused power outages, which raises concern about carbon monoxide poisoning. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning... By apit nursing Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Comment
Use Your Scissors for Greater Permanent Wave Beauty (Click on these images to see the larger versions.) Source: Modern Beauty Shop, August 1938 By apit nursing Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Comment