A new study came out today that states that nearly 61% of women who get a mammogram will have a false alarm. The good news is that after further testing, many women are found to be healthy. Still, this can be a traumatizing event.

The National Cancer Institute still recommends that women who are over the age of 40 should receive a mammogram at least once every year depending on their family history and other health factors.

One thing that I have recently found out about is jazzercise. I always thought it was for really overweight people and never thought I would participate myself. It just so happens that one of the girls from work talked me into going with her and I must admit that I had a great time.

It felt good to really work up a sweat. I didn’t realize how much work it was. It looks easy and it is, but in the end you can really end up sore. Anyway, I met a lot of people and the whole thing was a blast. I think I’ll start going on a regular basis.

My heart goes out to the thousands of victims of the recent Haiti earthquake. We heard news today that the death toll has risen to over 200,000. I find it difficult to fathom the depth of the suffering that is going on in that country. I know that their time of need is now and I hope that everyone will respond.

I believe that if everyone gives just a few dollars, we can make a huge difference for the survivors of this terrible tragedy. I know there are many stories of how the relief effort has been failing, but I believe that it is still doing a lot of good. I implore everyone to keep giving whatever they can to this cause.

There has been some debate over the heating of plastics in the microwave oven. Scientists say that heating plastics may lead to the release of a poison called Bisphenol A that can cause harm the human body. Even though some plastics may be labeled as “Microwave safe”, that may not be the case. Small traces can still be found. As a preventative measure, always use ceramics or glass in the microwave.

One thing that I am very concerned about at our house is proper nutrition. The kids seem to believe that they can eat anything they want anytime they want. With so many fast-food restaurants around, it’s hard to control their meals. In order to regain some control over the situation, I’ve begun to plan our meals every week. This has enabled me to have some say in the foods we consume.

The kids were leery at first, but they seem to have adapted to the new routine well. I have set out a clear message that I intend to make sure they eat healthier meals and it’s working so far. We all know about apples and oranges and I believe that the old adages about food are true. We’ll see who triumphs in this battle for health!