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The Vaccines? It Turns Out They Weren’t Effective.  And not All That Safe Either!
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The Vaccines? It Turns Out They Weren’t Effective. And not All That Safe Either!

Jul 10, 2026 4 min read

We were told, repeatedly, that the COVID-19 vaccines were “safe” and “effective.” But there has never been any persuasive evidence that they were effective – either in reducing…

Another Big Win for Big Health:  The Poisoning of America Has Just Become Legal
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Another Big Win for Big Health: The Poisoning of America Has Just Become Legal

Jul 10, 2026 1 min read

The Supreme Court has ruled that people may no longer be able to sue pesticide manufacturers under state law for failing to warn them about cancer risks. The…

Well, Here We Go Again! The FDA Says “Go” to Big Pharma…
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Well, Here We Go Again! The FDA Says “Go” to Big Pharma…

Jun 23, 2026 5 min read

You probably haven’t heard. The only reason I know about it is because I am still getting dozens of emails every week from research groups and institutions that…

Notes from My Journal: Waking Up in the Morning When You’re My Age 
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Notes from My Journal: Waking Up in the Morning When You’re My Age 

Jun 15, 2026 3 min read

I asked JM, my PT/Fitness Coach/Pilates Trainer: Do you think there is anyone in their 70s that doesn’t wake up feeling tight and stiff?” His answer surprised me.…

The Downer Side of Ozempic
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The Downer Side of Ozempic

Apr 16, 2026 1 min read

I lost 40 pounds, got into better shape – cardio, agility, endurance – and I look and feel better than I have for years. That’s been my experience, and…

De-Straining My Brain in Three Minutes
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De-Straining My Brain in Three Minutes

Apr 13, 2026 4 min read

Notes from My Journal: Yesterday afternoon, feeling a bit edgy, I pulled out the little blood pressure device I keep in my desk drawer and took a…

“So then… how do they treat stiff arteries?”
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“So then… how do they treat stiff arteries?”

Apr 13, 2026 5 min read

Readers Write: From AS re two of my recent essays: “Why I Don’t Trust Statins” (in the Feb. 28 issue) and “What They Don’t Tell Us About Blood Pressure…

The Problem with Modern Medicine
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The Problem with Modern Medicine

Apr 4, 2026 3 min read

Notes from My Journal: It’s kind of crazy how dumb smart people can be when it comes to making important decisions about their health. I’m thinking of…

Blood Pressure & Blood Pressure Meds:  What They Don’t Tell Us
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Blood Pressure & Blood Pressure Meds: What They Don’t Tell Us

Apr 4, 2026 6 min read

“I’m going to write you a prescription,” Dr. B said as he took the wrap off my upper arm. “You came in at 180 over 90. You should begin taking this…

Funny Ha-Ha
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Funny Ha-Ha

Apr 4, 2026 1 min read

Customizable Living Will
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Customizable Living Will

Mar 30, 2026 2 min read

Readers Write: A “Customizable Living Will” from JM, one of the Myrtle Beach boys… Mark – Your essay in the March 9 issue about “years to live” got me…

The HS Class of ’68 Dilemma
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The HS Class of ’68 Dilemma

Mar 9, 2026 5 min read

Lots to Do… but Only 11 Years Left to Get It All Done I’ve been thinking about how many years I have left before I shuffle off this mortal coil. What…