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kingjaffejoffer:
HBO’s “Weight Of The Nation” Documentary Premiere’s Tonight
I’ve watched so many food & weight related documentaries, (Fast food nation, super size me, Food Inc, Fat Sick & Nearly Dead, etc etc) that I’m kinda sick of hearing about the subject and I don’t think I’ll learn anything else by watching this.
But HBO has a really good track record when it comes to documentaries so I feel like I should give it a courtesy watch just on their reputation alone.
medicalstate:
Lung Cancer Cookies by Cakehead Loves Evil.
The surprising part of this piece is that the whole thing is edible, down to the cigarette butts and ash. The detail and vividness it invokes gives it an extra sense of surrealism. The question of course is not so much are you willing to eat it, but do you think it will taste good? That is food for thought.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
I have finally been able to read this book. My internship supervisor let me borrow it and I haven’t put it down. I even read that more than my notes for Health Economics.
This book hits close to home. Not just because I’m an African American woman or that I’m in the health field. But my internship is across the street from where he ultimately died. Across the street from my internship is where her cells were “illegally” taken and created a medical revolution. Her cells were taken without her permission but have saved millions of people world wide and continue to do so.
The history of Turner Station in Baltimore is something I also understand. Bethlaham Steel, Sparrows Point, and the eventual moving of Blacks in East Baltimore are things I know too well. Not because I’m from there, but growing up in Baltimore County and the state of Maryland my entire life, its not something you don’t know. The blacks that would leave Turner Station and go to East Baltimore are still there. Made famous by the HBO series The Wire.
This book makes you feel for Henrietta’s family but does not cast complete blame on Hopkins. I love that Rebecca Skloot just wants the real picture. Her job isn’t to cast blame in this book, but to let the world know that Henrietta was a real person, a mother with 5 young children, a cheating husband, and loving friends and family.
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Henrietta Lacks. Lived: 1920-1951 Who’s DNA was pivotal in forming modern genetics.
When tobacco farmer Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 30 in 1951, all she wanted to do was get better. Sadly, after eight months of radiation and surgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Lacks and her tumor-riddled body lost the battle with the disease.
However, unbeknownst to her and her family, her cells lived on — right up until today. Known as HeLa cells (a combo of the first two letters of her first and last name), they have been multiplying since the sample was (secretly) taken from one of Lacks’ tumors and sent to Dr. George Gey’s tissue-culture research lab back in the 1950s. Not only did Lacks’ cells help scientists test the polio vaccine, HeLa cells were also sent into space.
Unfortunately, Lacks’ family didn’t find out about the grand experiment till the early 1970s when a researcher from Johns Hopkins called them. But now Rebecca Skloot’s recently released “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” will ensure history knows the unprecedented role Lacks played — and how her body revolutionized modern science.
Just finished writing an essay on Mrs. Henrietta Lacks. If you did not believe the Black Woman is God. May you understand her story. Her cells have been used for 11,000 different patents. Perfect example of how science has experimented on blacks and ultimately took advantage of her, and her family.
While it is unfortunate that she died and that her cells were used without her or her families knowledge, it did lead to great strides in medicine. Back then the medical ethics were not the same as today. People taking this story, Tuskeegee and various other experiments done on blacks are another reason while we are extremely unhealthy. Blacks are growing up not to trust their doctors or the medical community. Blacks are uneducated on their medical options and health living, which is only hurting us. (via afroboheme)
Only 54% of doctors say they would choose a career in medicine again...
cranquis:
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Just 11% say they consider themselves “rich” — and 45% agree that “my income probably qualifies me as rich, but I have so many debts and expenses that I don’t feel rich.”
And here’s a really excellent comment:
With regard to the compensation bit, it is important to recognize that the student loan burden is enormous. Not only are you carrying over the loans from college, but your loans from medical school, and all of these tend to be held in limbo (“forbearance”) where they continue to earn interest that is capitalized/principalized, because during residency and fellowship (3-6 years beyond medical school graduation for medical specialists and 5-9 years beyond medical school graduation for surgical specialists) you’re making only $50K or $60K a year for your 80 hours a week work.
But I think one of the hardest bits is that during your school and training there’s never enough money to set aside, and certainly no 401(k) or pension, for retirement savings. So many of us start our “financial adulthood” in our 30s or even early 40s with a huge hole to fill - the need to save for retirement, to pay off the student loans, and at the same time, the need to start living like an adult (kids, house, non-disposable furniture, reliable transportation). And you start to get tired. When you’re 20-something or even in your early 30s, you can do the up-all-night/up-all-day thing, but when you’re in your early or mid 40s, it just gets really hard.
Yep, I agree.
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5 Surprising Ways to Live Longer!
1. Spend more time on top.
Earlier this year, researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, in partnership with the Harvard School of Global Health, found that people who live at higher altitudes tend to live longer than others and are less likely to die from ischemic heart disease. There are a few hypotheses: some suggest that lower oxygen levels could activate certain genes that change the way the heart functions. Another possible reason? Since higher altitudes mean stronger sunshine, this could mean that the increased solar radiation may help the body to better synthesize vitamin D, which has been linked to reduced risk of disease.
YOUR PLAN: Even if you don’t live in the mountains, give a nod to this research by taking part in activities that involve higher altitudes, such as hiking and skiing.
2. Get a pet.
Studies show that pet owners have lower cholesterol and an increased heart attack survival rate than people without furry friends.
YOUR PLAN: Consider adding a pet, such as a dog, to your household. Incorporate your pet into your active lifestyle by taking him for runs, visiting parks and exploring new areas together. Taking a walk with your dog is also a great way to warm up your muscles before you strength train.
3. Shop more.
When researchers from Taiwan compared the longevity of shoppers and non-shoppers, they found that women who took regular trips to the store were 23 percent less likely to die during the course of the study. One possible explanation is that shoppers are more physically active and have better mental health than non-shoppers, because shopping provides a distraction from problems (if a new pair of shoes has ever taken your mind off a fight with a friend, you know what they’re talking about!).
YOUR PLAN: Instead of doing one weekly grocery run, shop for your clean staples three to four times per week. This way, you’re not only getting the freshest ingredients, but you’re also spending more time walking around.
4. Think happy.
In a review of studies published in the journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, researchers found a consistent link between feeling positive and stress-free living and living a longer life.
YOUR PLAN: Add more activities into your day that boost your cheer: spend time with friends, get active outdoors or bake something with your favorite clean ingredient.
5. Love your leg day.
When you strength train your lower body, you gain balance and stability, which can help to reduce your risk of dangerous falls and injuries, such as hip fractures, when you get older (individuals who suffer hip fractures have been shown to live shorter lives).
YOUR PLAN: Train your lower half with exercises such as squats, seated leg extensions, lunges and step-ups.
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cranquis:
tieduh:
Medical Joke!
I love it!
Oh man, I can’t believe he wrote that in the chart! ;)
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