Monthly Archives: March 2010

In health care, there’s only one goal

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Sharon O'Connor, RN

Months ago, I gave up trying to keep track of all the provisions of the proposed health care plan. Let’s face it, the health care system many now embrace could bankrupt our nation and continues to have less than optimal … Continue reading →

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The High Price of Stress

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Sharon O'Connor, RN

How to Lower Health Care’s Bottom Line Companies today carefully calculate their bottom line, and the current cost of health care is of global concern. Yet, how often is one important ingredient—STRESS—factored in? The Gallup Organization Well Being Index, the … Continue reading →

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The Great Prostate Mistake NY Times

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Sharon O'Connor, RN

In this huge drama about health care costs, emotions have led us away from two facts: We in the USA have the most expensive health care system and  the worst outcomes of any non third world country.  Remember that. We, … Continue reading →

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Expanded Text Nocebo Vs. Placebo

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Sharon O'Connor, RN

I still remember an article I read many years ago that said many studies showed that the success of a prescribed drug was impacted by the words the doctor spoke when prescribing it. If a patient was told “This is … Continue reading →

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Resisting Exercise?

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Sharon O'Connor, RN

Have you made regular exercise a priority?  Yes, we are all busy,  have responsibilities, etc.   Always squeezed for time.  What if our life time were to be cut short because of cancer or heart disease?  We’re talking years of lost … Continue reading →

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