Eating a larger proportion of protein while dieting leads to better food choices and helps avoid the loss of lean body mass, according to a new study. Rutgers University. “Higher protein intake while dieting leads to healthier eating.” ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/06/220627141426.htm (accessed June 28, 2022). Small study (n=200) and diet was self-selected. The relationship between higher […]
The primary reason for weight regain is biology. The brain defends against weight loss because of an old biological play book. If our ancestors lost weight, it was not to look good for a wedding or because of bathing suit season. Back then, weight loss was either because of illness or an interrupted food supply. […]
The best advice is the simplest: ignore diets and supplements and, instead, just aim to cut out junk like processed and fried foods. We’ve Reached Peak Wellness. Most of It Is Nonsense. – https://www.outsideonline.com/health/wellness/wellness-industry-lies-what-really-works/ Common sense advice. I recommend reading the entire article. Key Points Move your body, don’t eat crap Don’t diet Relationships matter […]
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away I used to make Crispy Black Bean Tacos with Feta and Cabbage Slaw – Bon Appétit. Tonight was a good night to have black bean tacos so I pulled up my original post from nearly eight years ago Crispy Black Bean Tacos with Feta and […]
I was snacking on peanut butter when I read this: Recalled Food -Jif brand peanut butter Sold at stores nationwide. Many types and sizes were recalled, including creamy, crunchy, natural, and reduced fat. Lot code numbers 1274425 through 2140425. Four of five (80%) sick people reported eating different types of Jif brand peanut butter before […]
Interesting article. I never heard of accelerated underwriting. The only business or financial training I received in medical school was fourth year from my cardiology professor. I wonder whether medical schools include any business training now.
Based upon what I know from my son, nope. Accelerated UW means no exam or blood work. We can get that from medical records, prescription DB, claims data and all sorts of other sources you non-insurance people have no clue about. Evil? Most of what we can get is public information. Think about that.
I figured even with HIPPA most medical information could easily be obtained. With the dawn of the Internet privacy is pretty much a thing of the past.