By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA A quick update After reading a tweet by Dr. Sanjay Gupta: “Want to swim/bike/run the NYC tri with me? It’s a chance to lose forever. Need a serious 6 month commitment tho… http://bit.ly/90HBoK,” I posted a blog about it, and it got a great deal of attention. I was bombarded with emails from readers interested in submitting their video and hoping to get chosen for the challenge. After learning…
Read More...The Best of HealthIn30 2009
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Here’s the best HealthIn30 content of 2009. Thank you all so much for your continued support, comments and enthusiasm. The swine flu takes the lead as the most read blogs on HealthIn30. Let’s take a look at the rest of the popular content here on HealthIn30. Swine Flu- H1N1 Category H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Fears Addressed – Single vs. Multi-Dose, Adjuvants, Thimerosal and More – H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine…
Read More...Managing Stress: How To Deal With The Drama For A Happier, Healthier You
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA One Simple Technique Can Help You Manage Stress “Oh, hello Drama, it’s you again! I really could do without you showing up right now. You seem to show up at the wrong times. Sometimes, I’ll admit it, I like a little drama. A little drama is a good thing. It keeps me moving, and gets the adrenaline pumping. But, drama listen, this isn’t a good time for you to…
Read More...Hope for Smokers
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Part I Some people think that a rainbow means hope and a new beginning. For those people who already smoked their first cigarette and are now addicted, there is hope to live a healthier life. If smokers are successful in quitting, they may see hope at the end of their rainbow. Hope in the form of living a healthier life and breathing easier. The truth is that most people…
Read More...Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s Medical Correspondent is Looking for 5 Eager People to Get Fit
Fit Nation Tri Challenge (the “Challenge”) By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA How many times have you thought about doing something and you keep telling yourself that you’ll do it “someday” or it’s on your “to-do” list? Well, I know I have a pretty long “to-do” list and a Triathlon is on my list along with running the Disney marathon, but it’s way at the bottom, the way, way bottom. I’m not sure what’s holding…
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