tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397704.post114437136300890758..comments2023-09-15T23:14:27.387+08:00Comments on .PARALLEL UNIVERSES.: Heart Attacks in a Strong EconomyDr. Emerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02407128557937763280noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397704.post-1144480608967500642006-04-08T15:16:00.000+08:002006-04-08T15:16:00.000+08:00Got your point Dr. Emer.The study focused on the p...Got your point Dr. Emer.<BR/><BR/>The study focused on the possible effects of a surging economy on people's health, assuming all other factors (macroeconomic) constant. <BR/><BR/>What's the relationship of a healthy economy to peoples' health? Healthy economy = employment=income=savings=spending.<BR/>To sustain that income, a person desires to work more=no time to exercise=poor health.<BR/><BR/>My thoughts, lol. Economics 101. :)ipanemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114366790282963547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397704.post-1144466245246399452006-04-08T11:17:00.000+08:002006-04-08T11:17:00.000+08:00IPANEMA: Yes, keeping fit does not have to be expe...IPANEMA: Yes, keeping fit does not have to be expensive. I look at farmers in the countryside who eat bowls of white rice, fish, and on lucky days, even slabs of meat, and wonder how they maintain those six-pack abs a city dweller can only get by having a rigorous regular gym workout....*LOL* The unwitting answer of course, lies in physical activity. If all people knew only how to burn all the equivalent food calories they consume, there would certainly be no or less problems of too much weight and having diabetes. <BR/><BR/>Re: Sample size - maybe large enough to include the populations of other developed countries like Japan or Europe. Behavior towards lifestyle changes rather than an improved, strong economy, I think, plays a far more important role in preventing heart attacks.Dr. Emerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407128557937763280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397704.post-1144460476506393822006-04-08T09:41:00.000+08:002006-04-08T09:41:00.000+08:00I think 20 heavily-populated states is a big sampl...I think 20 heavily-populated states is a big sample for a study.ipanemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114366790282963547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397704.post-1144455660879292942006-04-08T08:21:00.000+08:002006-04-08T08:21:00.000+08:00BAYI: That I also thought of, my friend. Perhaps a...BAYI: That I also thought of, my friend. Perhaps a larger sample size might confirm his results and see where the exact relationships lie. How are you doing? I look forward in having coffee with you next week. :)Dr. Emerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407128557937763280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397704.post-1144378265336121762006-04-07T10:51:00.000+08:002006-04-07T10:51:00.000+08:00According to the article, the stronger the economy...According to the article, the stronger the economy, the higher the incidence of heart attack. Based on the example given, their's opportunity to earn more-->work more-->no time to exercise-->poor health.<BR/><BR/>What's the message behind this? We have TO MAKE TIME for ourselves, so we won't fall ill. Keeping fit doesn't need to be expensive. I'm sure we can all think of examples: Say your office is on the second floor. Use the stairs instead of the lift.<BR/><BR/><BR/>ON FISCAL CRISIS (layman's term):<BR/><BR/>Well, we have official figures on our present economic state. I was appalled at the expenditure pattern on social services. Government's budget for education and health is constantly decreasing. It is in a sorry state.<BR/><BR/>According to Dr. Villegas, among Phil. presidents, Gloria Arroyo borrowed the most. Where did the money go? A great portion of it was paid on interest and principal of the national debt AND a big chunk lost on corrupt bureaucrats.<BR/><BR/>The government has no money to pay. So, they impose taxes on sales, petroleum products, among others. She has 8 new tax measures.<BR/><BR/>Who will bear all these taxes? WE. The ordinary Filipinos. According to figures, minimum wage is at 250/day (base year 2004, any increase?). To survive at subsistence level (poverty level), an average family (6 members) must have an income of 479.06/day.<BR/><BR/>It's depressing. What a stressful life it really is. Watch your heart. Norvasc is expensive. :)ipanemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114366790282963547noreply@blogger.com