Much Ado About the Flu
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Last year, in the midst of the swine flu frenzy we talked about flu shots and faith.
This year, though there seems to be less of a general panic about getting everyone vaccinated against this year’s flu virus, the shots are still on my mind. I was happy to get myself and all of the kids vaccinated at a local drug store last week.
According to Flu.gov, this year’s flu vaccine “protects against an... READ MORE
Valentine's Day Is Good for Your Health
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Friday, February 12, 2010
Here’s a bit of good news, just in time for the holiday this weekend:
Chocolate Lowers Risk of Stroke
A new review of recent research on chocolate and stroke risk found at least two large studies are suggestive of the health benefits of chocolate in lowering the risk of stroke. The results will be presented in April at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in Toronto. The first study... READ MORE
Fear, Faith, and Flu Shots
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Monday, October 26, 2009
Last week, when I updated my facebook status with a simple “Flu shot today, I hope” I was a bit surprised to be deluged with people telling me not to get one.
I shouldn’t have been.
I know how many people feel about vaccines and I know many of the stories that circulate this time of year. You can find someone to tell you pretty much any bad thing about the flu shot—from it actually making you more... READ MORE
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