Swine Flu – One Year On And Still A Storm In A Teacup
It is one year since we first heard of swine flu.This mild illness has been mismanaged from day one.Recent developments with reactions to the vaccine suggest that we are reaching a stage where the “response” of the authorities may cause more harm than the illness.
No, Prime Minister, People Need Sleep To Function Effectively
Long hours do not make for better outcomes at work.Confusing quantity with quality of work and denying people the sleep they need is a sign of poor management.
Parks Are For Exercising In Even If It Wears The Grass Down
Public parks are for using.They are an ideal place to exercise.The presence of a trainer can help people enormously with their fitness.You would think that governments who constantly bleat about an obesity crisis would encourage this not put up barriers.You would be wrong.
Pharmaceutical Influence Is Changing Shape
Giving pens and mugs to doctors is no longer allowed.Hence the pharmaceutical industry is finding new and more subtle ways to influence doctors and patients.
Being Human Is Not A Disease
The reclassification of various human traits and tendencies as disease is good if you are in the business of selling pills. However being human is not actually a disease.
Prostate Testing Is Not Black And White
Prostate testing is sometimes presented as a simple “life saving” blood test. Unfortunately it is not that straight forward.Know the facts before deciding what to do.
Chocolate Is Actually Good For You
Easter is the time we all like a bit of chocolate.The good news is that chocolate is actually good for you in the righht amounts and can be enjoyed without the guilt.
Being Healthy Is More Than Just Not Getting Sick
The focus on preventative health tends to be more about avoiding disease than about being healthy.Sometimes in trying to avoid one disease we may end up with another.The best way not to be sick is to be healthy
Fitness Is Important Regardless Of Your Day Job
Arguments over health continue to center on paying for disease services.There would be less to argue about if people were healthier.One of the pillars of health is exercise. A politician who exercises is actually setting a good example.
Weight Loss Does Not Come From A Pill – It Comes From You.
The European Medicines Agency has suspended the license of a weight loss drug.This is not a great loss as it does not do that much. The way to a healthier weight is through changed eating patterns and a different mindset.
Immunization Debates Generate More Heat Than Light – We Need Facts On Vaccinations
Immunization generates much passion for and against.What really matters is whether they make a difference.Those that do are worth continuing.Those that do not are not worth continuing. Vaccines need to be assessed in the same way as any other pharmaceutical.
Parenting Is About Using Judgement Not Protocols
Parenting requires the use of judgment and the need to respond to situations which can be subtly different to other situations.It can not be done by committee or by strict adherence to protocols so beloved by government departments.