New Med Diet Pyramid courtesy of Oldways
New Mediterranean Diet Pyramid
Lifestyle Underwriting
Employment Status Still Matters
Losing Job May Be Hazardous to Health – NYTimes.com
The connection between unemployment and health has been known for some time. Stay sharp and pay attention to occupational status, especially during the recession.
HFA = High Functioning Alcoholic
Personal Health – High Functioning, but Still Alcoholics – NYTimes.com
Knowing the Signs
In the interview, Ms. Benton listed several characteristics that can help people recognize themselves as high-functioning alcoholics:
¶They have trouble controlling their intake even after deciding that they will drink no more alcohol than a given amount.
¶They find themselves thinking obsessively about drinking — when and where and with whom they will drink next.
¶When they drink, they behave in ways that are uncharacteristic of their sober self.
¶They experience blackouts, unable to remember what took place during a drinking bout.
Rate ’em.
Watch, Listen & Learn – Eat Fish, Reduce HF Risk
DM Prevention – Yes We Can
Economic Burden of Diabetes Worsening
My oldest son is pre-Med. I keep gently reminding him endocrinology is an exciting field.
A recent study from the CDC and NIH shows that nearly 13 percent of adults in the United States have diabetes, but 40 percent of those individuals haven’t been diagnosed yet.
Listen and Learn – Motorcycle Fatalities Up in US Military
U.S. Military Combats Rising Motorcycle Fatalities : NPR
In 2008, more service members died in motorcycle crashes than ever before — 126 from all four services. The Army saw a 24 percent increase in fatalities, and both the Marines and the Navy report significant increases as well. Top safety chiefs across the military have identified motorcycles as the No. 1 safety concern off the battlefield.
Remote Underwriting With Turkeys – Avoid SSS (Sadder and Sicker Syndrome)
Career Women at Midlife: Sadder and Sicker – BusinessWeek
Reading this article should be a stark reminder to managers in all industries of the growing need to provide flexible work arrangements. Remote work, telecommuting, flex hours, work from home, job sharing, reduced work schedules, whatever. Sad and sick employees cannot be a good thing.
Hence another strong motivator to get your underwriters out of the office.
If you’re reading this post and looking for a remote underwriting position do revisit this blog periodically. I offer up some good tips on job search websites. Additionally, UWS LLC may have a need for contract underwriters in the near future.
Remote, of course.
One Double Cheeseburger and a Side of Increased Mortality Risk
No, I don’t want fries. I would like some chili-cheese fries please.
Cognitive Impairment and Metabolic Syndrome
Yes, I would like fries with that.
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