Family Medicine Notes

Red Sox fans everywhere - I'm sorry about tonight's game - it was my fault.  I'm not one of those crazy sports fans who think that my actions would control the outcome of a game .. but this series has been different.  I can't watch the games.  If I do - the Sox lose.  Last weekend, they won both of those games in Oakland as I was driving to/from Boston on the Mass Pike.   This weekend, Sam and I were at the game on Saturday - and we lost.  Sunday I was banned from the room by my wife - so that I wouldn't watch (and therefore ruin the game).  The won.  Tonight - (I am sooo sorry) I watched one inning with Sam before I sent to the office at about 5:00.  The Yankees got 3 runs in that inning and you know the rest.  I apologize to Red Sox fans everywhere.  I promise not to watch any more Red Sox games!

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The New York Times article: New Doctor, New Diet, but Still No Cookies covers a topic that remains compelling and controversial.  It's a great overview of the South Beach Diet and the book that promotes it.

Bottom line:  South Beach seems to be more reasonable than Atkins .. and it may very well fit the bill as an ideal plan for those interested in avoiding diabetes and/or reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease.  I'll read the book .. um .. when I have free time ..  after the kids finish college.

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