Category Archives: Medicine

The Jack of All Ills: How the Internet Democratized Medicine

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

I’m old enough and just craggy enough to remember the pure disdain medical doctors had  for the internets in the early 1990′s when the web was growing by bounds and grabbing the brains of any and every eager mind.  The … Continue reading →

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If You Want to Lose Weight, Don’t Wear Sweatpants!

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

Losing weight can be an ongoing battle for most of us.  If the Dunkin Donuts weight loss program isn’t working for you, then here’s a Big Tip that will absolutely guarantee you start shedding the pounds:  Never Wear Sweatpants!

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Alan Champion is Not Dead!

Posted on January 4, 2011 by

[UPDATE: April 22, 2011 -- Alan Champion died this morning a bit after 10:00am. He died in Oklahoma with his sister by his side in the same bed in which his mother previously passed. Alan was 55. He died on … Continue reading →

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Forget Insurance: Start a Healthcare Fund for Your Pet

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

One sad fact about adopting a pet is that you will likely outlive your beloved animal and that means you will have to pay for their healthcare in their dying days.  When our cat Jack died, 99% of the money … Continue reading →

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