Latest Swine Flu statistics from the U.S.A. Federal Center for Disease Control (CDC) shows how many lab-verified cases of Swine Flu in the United States: (The CDC estimates that "lab-verified" cases represent just a small fraction of the total infections in the United States, with estimates of up to 1 million people with Swine Flu.)
As of July 23, 2009, 43,771 cases with 302 deaths
As of June 25, 2009, 27,717 cases with 127 deaths
As of June 12, 2009, 17,855 cases with 44 deaths
As of June 5, 2009, 13,217 cases with 27 deaths
As of May 29, 2009, 8975 cases with 15 deaths
As of May 25, 2009, 6764 cases with 10 deaths
As of May 22, 2009, 6552 cases with 9 deaths
As of May 20, 2009, 5710 cases with 8 deaths
You can view the CDC site here: Center for Disease Control Swine Flu National Map and State by State Statistical Reporting
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Breathing a large part of staying alive
Every once in a while I come across a blog post and wish that I had thought of that subject!
Obviously, we have to breathe to stay alive, but there is more to breathing than just the "automatic" process.
Today, I found a post on a blog called Lazy Bear Blogs, but I quickly determined that I could not have written a post on breathing that made this much sense!
So I am simply going to mention the post and link to it so you can visit for yourself.
The post was captioned "Is there a right way to breathe?" The author discusses CO2 levels and pH balance, mouth breathing, asthma, and much, much more. This is a great site for health-minded readers and you will find links to numerous other articles too.
Definitely worth your time.
Obviously, we have to breathe to stay alive, but there is more to breathing than just the "automatic" process.
Today, I found a post on a blog called Lazy Bear Blogs, but I quickly determined that I could not have written a post on breathing that made this much sense!So I am simply going to mention the post and link to it so you can visit for yourself.
The post was captioned "Is there a right way to breathe?" The author discusses CO2 levels and pH balance, mouth breathing, asthma, and much, much more. This is a great site for health-minded readers and you will find links to numerous other articles too.
Definitely worth your time.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Newest and Biggest Losers
I have to admit to really admiring the contestants on The Biggest Loser. These people really put it all out there for the World to see. Big butts, big guts, big boobs, triple chins, crying and tears. But it all ends well.
The big 2009 "Season Finale" was long but enjoyable. It's great to see so many happy people after watching so much frustration and anger from so many of them for so many weeks.
Helen Phillips, age 48, is the latest winner. She lost 54.47 percent of her body weight (loss of 140 pounds),and ended up weighing in at at 117 pounds. She took home the $250,000 prize. She plans to take her husband to Las Vegas for a vacation.
Michael Morelli, the 18-year-old kid whose overweight father, Ron, was also on the show, lost 207 pounds, a 53.35 percent loss, and weighed in at 181.
Finishing third was "green team ace" Tara Costa, who lost 155 pounds and 52.73 percent. She was long-thought to be unbeatable, as she won both the half-marathon and the marathon, and never "fell below the yellow line" during the entire run of the show.
The $100,000 consolation prize for the person who lost the most at home (not a finalist), was 64-year-old Jerry Hayes, who most notably "passed out" and was taken to the hospital during the first episode after working out in the gym for an hour. He only lasted two weeks on the show, and most of his weight-loss was accomplished at home. Hayes lost 177 pounds and his weight loss was 48%. Jerry showed off not only a terrific physique but also demonstrated some muscular strength by lifting trainer Jillian Michaels in one of the show's only original, non-scripted moments.
Coming in second for the "at-home" consolation was Ron Morelli, Michael's father, who lost 44.66 percent and weighed in at 238 pounds. His starting weight was 430!
The big 2009 "Season Finale" was long but enjoyable. It's great to see so many happy people after watching so much frustration and anger from so many of them for so many weeks.
Helen Phillips, age 48, is the latest winner. She lost 54.47 percent of her body weight (loss of 140 pounds),and ended up weighing in at at 117 pounds. She took home the $250,000 prize. She plans to take her husband to Las Vegas for a vacation.
Michael Morelli, the 18-year-old kid whose overweight father, Ron, was also on the show, lost 207 pounds, a 53.35 percent loss, and weighed in at 181.
Finishing third was "green team ace" Tara Costa, who lost 155 pounds and 52.73 percent. She was long-thought to be unbeatable, as she won both the half-marathon and the marathon, and never "fell below the yellow line" during the entire run of the show.
The $100,000 consolation prize for the person who lost the most at home (not a finalist), was 64-year-old Jerry Hayes, who most notably "passed out" and was taken to the hospital during the first episode after working out in the gym for an hour. He only lasted two weeks on the show, and most of his weight-loss was accomplished at home. Hayes lost 177 pounds and his weight loss was 48%. Jerry showed off not only a terrific physique but also demonstrated some muscular strength by lifting trainer Jillian Michaels in one of the show's only original, non-scripted moments.
Coming in second for the "at-home" consolation was Ron Morelli, Michael's father, who lost 44.66 percent and weighed in at 238 pounds. His starting weight was 430!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Swine Flu Detection and Prevention
There is a fellow who writes very good health blog called Healthy Fellow (quite by coincidence, I'm certain) and he recently posted an excellent article on Swine Flu.
Early Recognition can be just as important as early treatment, perhaps more so, and Healthy Fellow has included a graph captioned, "Flu Symptoms at a Glance" that explains many of the symptoms we need watch for, both in ourselves and in our children and co-workers.
Healthy Fellow also offers some prevention tips, but more importantly, some common sense and well-known methods for strengthening our immune systems and lessening the effects of flu should you come in contact with it.
Great site and a great post; saves me a lot of time. Check it out at the links provided below:
Swine Flu Prevention
Healthy Fellow
Early Recognition can be just as important as early treatment, perhaps more so, and Healthy Fellow has included a graph captioned, "Flu Symptoms at a Glance" that explains many of the symptoms we need watch for, both in ourselves and in our children and co-workers.
Healthy Fellow also offers some prevention tips, but more importantly, some common sense and well-known methods for strengthening our immune systems and lessening the effects of flu should you come in contact with it.
Great site and a great post; saves me a lot of time. Check it out at the links provided below:
Swine Flu Prevention
Healthy Fellow
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Mom's Day Still Special
In light of all the other "special" days on the calendar, many of which were fabricated by the greeting card printers, I still enjoy Mother's Day the most.
I am fortunate to have an 81-year-old Mother who is vibrant, witty, determined, independent and sassy. She wrote and published her first novel at age 75. What an inspiration to those of us who have long-aspired to be writers of novels and such!
My Mother's Day greeting to my Mom is usually flowers in a vase or basket, delivered, because I live many miles away. I am not much of a traveler anymore, and in that respect, I am much like my Mom.
I am fortunate to have an 81-year-old Mother who is vibrant, witty, determined, independent and sassy. She wrote and published her first novel at age 75. What an inspiration to those of us who have long-aspired to be writers of novels and such!
My Mother's Day greeting to my Mom is usually flowers in a vase or basket, delivered, because I live many miles away. I am not much of a traveler anymore, and in that respect, I am much like my Mom.
Sunday will also be a day for telephone calls. If I recall correctly, Mother's Day is the number one day for telephone calls in the USA. It is also a BIG day for men and women who are in the military services to remember Mom and call home.
My Mom is the best!
My Mom is the best!
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