John,
     Understood and acknowledged.
     Nah, I'll leave the medical side to you except for some comments on=20
the diabetic plague. You are correct it is a plaque. It is being caused=20
by overweight and not just in adults but also in teenagers and young=20
kids. This is being brought on by little or no exercise, and erratic=20
eating habits. In more and more homes the kids are left to fend for=20
themselves for food. This puts them in to a foraging mode. So they pig=20
out when food is available because they are never sure about when and=20
where their next meal will be. This is extremely unhealthy. I don't know=20
what the actual numbers are but I wouldn't be surprised that every ten=20
pounds over your ideal doubles your chance of diabetes especially when=20
the person is getting little to no exercise.
     How close am I on this? I have just enough knowledge to be really=20
dangerous. I know basic first aid. I know that eating regularly and=20
healthy along with a reasonable amount of exercise is the most important=20
steps for preventing diabetes and heart disease. Am I wrong or right on=20
this?
     The rest of it I can't speak to because I don't know. I just don't=20
know. And no I'm not going to try and learn. I have little enough energy=20
and time to do some things that I have to do and a few things that I=20
want to do.
Thanks,
rich!
P.S. I'm not trying to be difficult. This is just the way it is and my=20
interest lie towards the mechanical and electrical side of things.
Thanks,
rich!

On 7/25/2014 11:43 PM, John Gardner wrote:
> Richard -
>
> Perhaps you are familiar with the proposition, "Who says A,
>
> must say B" ?
>
> If so, then I suggest delving into the medical research literature,
>
> with an eye to learning the language. If it takes you a few years,
>
> don't get discouraged - Medical "statistics" practises alone will
>
> keep you busy for quite a while.
>
>

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