Healthy Heart Tips for a Bad Economy

Sorry - should have done a better job of proofing that list. Here it is again.

Don't be poor. If you can't quit, try not to be poor for long.

Don't have poor parents

Own a car.

Don't live in low quality housing in high crime neighborhoods where your kids get exposed to drug dealers and low life.

Don't lose your job.

If you can, get a job that isn't too stressful.

Be able to afford a relaxing vacation in a warm climate.

Practice not losing your job or being unemployed.

Don't live in a polluted place.

Make sure you get all the benefits you can.

Make sure you know how to fill out complicated forms in the event you need help from private or public agencies.

Bruce of MI 6:18PM February 08, 2009

You don't seem to talk about the loss of jobs during the last 8 years. While the country voted for change, stop believing the ones that are flaming the dissent on AM radio. Let's see what happens before you think this country is Socialist. And remember, it was Bush that NEVER vetoed a spending bill and signed the TARP bill.

personally, I think we DO need more regulation, especially on Wall Street and with large corporations. Look what has happened and tell me you would want this train wreck of an economy to continue.

Obama has been in office for less than 3 weeks, and all of a sudden the country is going Socialist and it's the Dem's fault...that is laughable.

Let's see how the Reps do in the next election. Right now they have no one in Congress in the Northeast, and only 5 states can truly be called "red" at this moment. If it gets as bad as you say, that will change back. Meantime, now you know what it was like to watch Bush for 8 years as he gutted the regulation and gave huge tax breaks to the rich. That seemed to have helped a lot, eh?

The sky is not falling, unless you think like the ones that preach on the radio and on Fox.

Kappy of PA 6:09PM February 08, 2009

Here's where the rubber meets the road.

America voted in a socialist.

Trust me, with the Dems in charge all of you will be working more hours to make ends meet--but really those extra hours are for all those "good-hearted" politicians.

The masses won't make the connection but this is what happens under the left--more work, smaller paychecks, less freedom, less time with your family and on, and on.

With the Dems "stimulus" bill and all the "bailouts" the dollar in your pocket, or bank account is now worth significantly less than it was.

We're paying for all of the bad loans that the Dems gave to those who didn't deserve them and enticed and sometimes plain forced the lending institutions to lend.

Welcome to just the beginning of a socialist US--you won't like the rest of their plans either when they finally reach your paycheck, family and loved-ones.

Elections have consequences.

THIS is just the beginning of the "sacrifice" that 0bama has been talking about.

Boucheau of CA 5:12PM February 08, 2009

When work hours are long - you need to find new ways to exercise. Granted you may not have 1 hr for the gym but 5 mins several times a day can help. Search for office exercises. If nothing else do breathing exercises. There is a study of yoga devoted to breathing exercises. Or try laughing yoga. Or sing. These are not ideal options but I feel like 30 seconds of exercise is better than no exercise. Shame on the people who just criticize without trying to offer options.

JLM of TN 3:42PM February 08, 2009