The media has a way of blowing things out of proportion and the swine flu is no exception. We have not had a confirmed death due to this virus yet, but if you listen to the media it seems like the end is near. Lets put things into perspective. If you read my blog on medical mistakes or look up the stats on chronic health crisis from diabetes and obesity there are more deaths related to those issues then there will ever be from the swine flu. Many times we would rather focus on things that we can not control than the things we have total control over like (diet, exercise, and positive thinking)..... Here is a link from an article that shows that there are more than 36,000 deaths from the regular flu every year.. Read it and make your own decision.... (maybe there are more important things to worry about) http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/28/regular.flu/index.html?eref=rss_topstories
My suggestion would be go forget about the news and workout and change your life. At least that is something you have control over.... Your partner in Health Dr. Nathan
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You're not kidding. I can't even watch the news right now. I've had my swine flu fill.
Speaking of exercise, I'm getting back into basketball. I've gone to play at the school a couple of times. Let me know if you want to go, and I'll go with you.
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