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Sunday, February 09, 2003On the right side of the image, it is possible to recognize, wearing the leader's yellow jersey, the American champion of cycling and cancer survivor, Lance Armstrong. This picture led me to reflect - first, how medicine is important in facilitating a recovery to full health in a person affected by cancer; second, how the example of such a full recovery has been important psychologically to many persons affected by neoplastic diseases; and third, how physical activity is important in determining many beneficial effects for health. The other only saw gloom and doom: Though pleasingly colorful to the eye and showing what appears to be an appealing, Old World setting, Dr. Curfman's photograph of cyclists racing in Luxembourg is unfortunate for its prominent portrayal (in the center foreground) of a helmetless racer. I will choose to believe that the editors' choice of this particular photograph does not mean that the Journal advocates careless neglect of such a simple and accessible preventive health and safety measure. The journal went on record as being in favor of bicycle helmets, but stop short of forcing them on unwilling adults. posted by Sydney on 2/09/2003 02:54:00 PM 0 comments 0 Comments: |
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