09
Feb
Why I Love Medicine
It is all so unpredictably zany…
Today in the News
Millions wasting their time trying to get fit, says study
Apparently exercise is a complete waste of time for about 20% of the population. Of course, that means for 80% of New Zealanders it is every bit as good for you as doctors have been making out. However, you can guarantee that everyone will now claim they are in that 20%…
But wait, there’s more…
Beer good for bones
And beer contains high amounts of silica which helps to prevent osteoporosis (thin bones). Peter Cresswell is predictably excited about this. I can just see some of my patients with cirrhotic livers and failing hearts telling me proudly how strong their bones are.
Sigh.
I think I’ll go and have a beer to drown my sorrows
And strengthen my bones.
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