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The New Vaccine Controversy
While its certainly true that vaccines have saved countless lives, the side effects from some may have also caused greater harm. This blog will explore both sides of the current vaccine controversy. How They Work Webster’s Dictionary defines a vaccine as a preparation...
Aortic Dissection in Senator Lindsey Graham
Recently Americans learned of the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham from an aortic dissection. Few really understand what happened and more importantly how to prevent one. Definition: The aorta is the large artery that the heart pumps against while pushing rich...
Revolutionary War Patriot: John Eblin
Living for a Healthy Heart, LLC Jennie E. Johnson RN, PhD This summer marks the 250th birthday celebration of the United States of America. It’s a time to reflect on the patriots who made it happen. Recently, I found out that I have 4 patriots who supported the...
Ebola: Should Americans Be Concerned?
Living for a Healthy Heart, LLC Jennie E. Johnson RN, PhD The purpose of this blog is to inform the reader of health-related news that is under reported in the mainstream media. Once again, a scary outbreak of Ebola has occurred. Should Americans be concerned? It’s...
The New Food Pyramid: What’s Changed?
New Food Pyramid: What's Changed? May 1, 2026 Living for a Healthy Heart, LLC The national Food Pyramid was recently changed, and many Americans wonder what’s new? The Problem Currently, 72% of Americans are either overweight or obese. Of 12- to 17-year-olds one in...
The Face On the Shroud
This week marks the beginning of what Christians call Holy Week, a time to reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus. Nothing is more mysterious than the images and the face on the Shroud of Turin. This blog will update the reader on what is known and unknown...