EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY: More proof from a German study that the BMI is bogus and should not be used to determine health, starting with the CDC. ~The 3 Monkeys
Posts Tagged ‘Healthcare’
Eat, Drink & Be Merry
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Healthcare, Obesity, Research, Resveratrol on October 21, 2009 |
Anger, Insurance Companies, & MIT
Posted in General, tagged Babies, Fitness, Healthcare, Legislation, Obesity, Politics, Universal Health Care on October 14, 2009 | 3 Comments »
MIT economist Jon Gruber is claiming the PWC report (which says costs go way up if the Baucus bill becomes law) is false. He is lying, and we show you how. Don’t be a rube, be a citizen. ~ The 3 Monkeys
Senate Finance Panel Approves Health Bill 14-9: Stupidity, Not Reform
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Legislation, Politics, Universal Health Care on October 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The senate finance committee has approved the Baucus bill. We discuss how it represents stupidity, not reform. It will result in higher premiums, higher taxes, and worse results. We also discuss a few good ideas for reform which were completely ignored. ~ The 3 Monkeys
Why Health Insurance Should Be Like Fire Insurance
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Legislation, Universal Health Care on September 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Health insurance should be like fire insurance – covering catastrophes, not routine medical expenses. Universal Government Healthcare should be opposed on principle because it runs roughshod over freedom. Also, there are hidden costs. –3healthymonkeys
Doctors vs Veterinarians (vs Big Government)
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Politics, Universal Health Care on September 22, 2009 |
Veterinary care is fast, friendly, cheap and efficient – what a free market system should look like (and the opposite of the healthcare system now). ACORN and the NEA are in hot water, which is not inspiring a “trust me” attitude towards big gov’t. –3healthymonkeys
Question A Doctor And Lose Your Child
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Politics, Universal Health Care on September 10, 2009 |
A few cases from England’s NHS demonstrate the danger of allowing government too much power. Parents who question the gov’t run health services are threatened with separation from their children by (gov’t run) social services. –3healthymonkeys
Big Fat Failure
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Legislation, Longevity, Obesity, Politics, Universal Health Care on August 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The model is wrong, being overweight doesn’t mean dying young. The BMI is still bogus. Also, important questions which need to be answered about healthcare reform by Congress & the President. –3healthymonkeys
Sic Semper Tyrannis
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Legislation, Politics, Universal Health Care on August 19, 2009 |
The soft tyranny which would result from universal government healthcare quickly leads down the path to evil. Many supporters of such a system don’t truly understand how – or don’t care. –3healthymonkeys
Healthcare Reform Ideas From Charles Krauthammer
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Legislation, Universal Health Care on August 10, 2009 |
Charles Krauthammer’s op-ed in The Washington Post discusses smart ideas for healthcare reform. –3healthymonkeys
Why The BMI Is Bogus: A Top 10
Posted in General, tagged Fitness, Healthcare, Obesity on August 6, 2009 |
Top 10 reasons the BMI index is bogus (in addition to being stupid and racist). –3healthymonkeys
Why America’s Health Care System Is Better Than You Think: A Top 10
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Politics, Universal Health Care on August 6, 2009 |
A top 10 list of reasons the health care system in America is actually in pretty good shape. –3healthymonkeys
Study: Redheads’ Extra Pain May Cause Fear Of Dentists
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Medicine, Pain on August 5, 2009 |
Redheads are significantly more likely to be extra sensitive to pain, and push off dental visits as a result. –3healthymonkeys
Does The Government Want To Eliminate Private Insurance?
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Legislation, Politics, Universal Health Care on August 4, 2009 |
Video of President Barack Obama, Barney Frank, and Jan Schakowsky supporting the idea of government taking over health care in the United States, which is a terrible idea for your personal health and the country’s economy.
Markets, Not Mandates
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Legislation, Politics, Universal Health Care on August 1, 2009 |
How medical markets would improve health care and reduce costs. –3healthymonkeys
If Congress Can Tax Plastic Surgery, Can It Tax Abortion?
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Politics on July 30, 2009 |
If Congress Can Tax Plastic Surgery, Can It Tax Abortion? –3healthymonkeys
