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Archive for December, 2007

Joke of the Day

Several men were sitting in a hospital waiting room after their wives went into labor. A nurse walked out and said to the first man, “Congratulations sir, you’re the new father of twins!”The man replied, “How about that, I work for the Doublemint Chewing Gum Company.” The man then followed the woman to his wife’s […]

Monday, December 31st, 2007

A Day Without a Cell Phone

There’s an old Jewish proverb that says what seems like a curse may be a blessing, and what seems like a blessing may be a curse. Whoever came up with that must have had cell phones in mind. Cell phones can be life savers, allowing you to call for help in an emergency. But they […]

Monday, December 31st, 2007

Joke of the Day

There was once a very prim and proper older lady who had a problem with passing gas. Since she came from a generation when people didn’t even talk about this kind of problem it took a long time for her to seek help. Finally, however, she was persuaded to consult her family doctor.
After she filled […]

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Resolving How to Keep Those Resolutions

For millions of Americans, heck, millions of people all around the world, this is the time of year when optimism triumphs over reality. At least for a while! It’s a time of year when we resolve to be better, healthier, lighter, even smarter in the coming year. But now a team of psychologists have come […]

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Joke of the Day

A man comes to a doctor because of sore throat. The doctor tells him to pull down his pants and to swing his genitals in the window. “What does this have to do with my throat?” “Nothing, I just hate the neighbors.”

Friday, December 28th, 2007

Well, Shut My Mouth…for 24 hours!

Hey, there’s a new twist on an old idea - and I mean really, really old - that claims you can be healthier in just 24 hours, and all you have to do is keep your mouth shut. Well, not completely, you do need to drink plenty of water. Anyway the idea has […]

Friday, December 28th, 2007

Medical Myths - and Why We Believe Them

Centuries ago doctors used to “bleed” patients, thinking that by getting rid of the bad blood they would get rid of the disease. Nowadays we like to think we’ve advanced a bit, but a new study says many doctors still subscribe to medical myths that have no more basis in science than “bleeding”.
The study, in […]

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

News that happened while you were eating!!

Second-hand Smoke Increases Kids Allergy Risk
For any parent or parent-to-be who is looking for another reason to quit smoking, try this; second-hand smoke in early infancy can increase a child’s risk of developing allergies later in life.
The study, in the journal Thorax, was based on surveys on some 4,000 parents about their children’s allergies and […]

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

Joke of the Day

The CEO of a large HMO dies and goes to heaven. St. Peter shows him to a lovely villa, wonderful music, great views, full staff of servants, gourmet meals, etc.The CEO says, “This is terrific!”
“Don’t get too comfortable,” says St. Peter. “You’re only approved for a three-day stay.”

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

Joke de Jour

A man swallowed a mouse while sleeping on the couch one day. His wife quickly called the doctor and said, “Doctor, please come quickly. My husband just swallowed a mouse and he’s gagging and thrashing about.” “I’ll be right over,” the doctor said. “In the meantime, keep waving a piece of cheese over his mouth […]

Monday, December 24th, 2007