It’s another theme day here at the b5media Science & Health Channel, and it’s all about emergency preparedness. Tris Hussey, the not-so-homely mind behind The Homely Scientist is hosting this month, so be sure to check out the other contributions.
Now, back to my original question: Are you ready for a health emergency? “Gee, Kristen, what’s a health emergency?” I’m so glad you asked! A health emergency is any kind of unexpected health crisis, anything from a heart attack or a stroke to a car accident or accidental poisoning — whatever you can think of. In …read more

It’s a theme day here at the b5media Science & Health Channel, and it’s all about love. Check out the great offerings so far around the b5 blogosphere:

To Making Each Moment Count (Even) Amidst Cancer
from Cancer Commentary
When An Alcoholic Falls In Love
from A Dozen Steps
Ah, Love, How You Turn Our Brains into Mush Balls
from The Homely Scientist
Compared to Love, Infinity is Just a Sideways Eight
from Astronomy Buff
And They Call It Veggie Love
from Veggie Chic
Love Stinks — So Says This PWC
from CFS Squared: Tales of CFS
Love and the Beedies
from Diabetes Notes
Gene Love from Genetics and Health
I Heart Chocolates from Eating …read more

It’s February, and most people have Valentine’s Day on the brain. The stores are turning pink and red, hearts and little diaper-wearing cupids are everywhere, and the price of roses has skyrocketed. But this month, instead of thinking about what your sweetie is going to do for you or what you’re going to do for your sweetie, think about what you can do for yourself.
Being a lively woman is all about loving yourself, your assets, your flaws, your talents, your lack thereof, your body, your mind, and most of all, your spirit. Popular culture has trained us …read more