I wear hearing aids because I know that uncorrected hearing loss gets worse faster than corrected hearing loss AND uncorrected hearing loss leads to a proven minimum 9% increase in dementia. I support public services aimed at those with hearing loss by making it a point to attend movie screenings that are open captioned. But … Continue reading Why are 20 somethings using closed captions? And what does it mean for the rest of us?
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Miracle for today — pancreatic cancer survivor
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/oct/03/i-didnt-cry-until-i-knew-i-was-going-to-live-monty-pythons-eric-idle-on-surviving-pancreatic-cancer ‘I didn’t cry until I knew I was going to live’: Monty Python’s Eric Idle on surviving pancreatic cancer by Simon Hattenstone, October 3, 2022 Eric Idle: ‘We’re old farts. We should be left to go quietly to bed and watch the telly.’ Photograph: Lily Idle Three years after being diagnosed, the 79-year-old has been … Continue reading Miracle for today — pancreatic cancer survivor
How the Inflation Reduction Act could lower your drug costs
Altho this was published before the Inflation Reduction Act passed the house and was signed by President Biden to become law, the description of the drug cost provisions is spot on. https://apple.news/AFbFMKuC2RkGLdh-D3enjmg How the Inflation Reduction Act Could Lower Your Drug Costs What You Need to Know About the Inflation Reduction Act BY ABIGAIL ABRAMS UPDATED: … Continue reading How the Inflation Reduction Act could lower your drug costs
Using a “worry box” to get to sleep
https://www.yourtango.com/self/how-make-worry-box-stop-anxiety-before-bed Doing This One Thing Before Going To Sleep Can 'Trick' Your Brain Into Letting Go Of Anxiety By Deauna Nunes — Written on Aug 13, 2022 Photo: Anatoliy Karlyuk / Shutterstock Many people suffer from anxiety and find it difficult to fall asleep as a result. While there are medications you can take to reduce symptoms, TikTokers … Continue reading Using a “worry box” to get to sleep
Five foods to eat to lower cholesterol
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/09/a-cardiologist-shares-foods-she-eats-every-day-to-lower-cholesterol-and-keep-a-healthy-heart.html A cardiologist shares the 5 foods she eats to lower cholesterol—and keep her ‘heart healthy’ Published Fri, Sep 9 202210:06 AM EDT, Updated Fri, Sep 9 202211:24 AM EDT Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, Contributor CoffeeAndMilk | Getty As a cardiologist who has treated thousands of patients, one of the most common health concerns I come … Continue reading Five foods to eat to lower cholesterol
Effortless way to improve your memory
https://apple.news/AuKks9Y8bQDWxqXdS98q3WA The Effortless Way to Dramatically Improve Your Memory, Backed by Science Want to remember more? Close your eyes and daydream for a minute or two. Say you need to remember something important. Information from a meeting where taking notes wasn't possible. A pitch you'll make to investors. A presentation you'll make to employees. So you … Continue reading Effortless way to improve your memory
Shower at morning or night?
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/should-you-shower-in-the-morning-or-at-night-heres-what-the-experts-say Should you shower in the morning or at night? Here’s what the experts say By Katie Mortram June 10, 2022 Is there a right time to shower? We spoke to the experts to find out We are, by nature, creatures of habit. That means most of us shower at a similar time every day, whether … Continue reading Shower at morning or night?
Fancy fabrics designed for the heat
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/03/climate/cooling-clothes-climate-change.html Dressing for Hot: How a Warming Planet Is Changing What We Wear A climate reporter in Washington set out to test clothes designed for keeping cool. He found a few good (but pricey) options, along with some questionable claims. Credit... By Christopher Flavelle Illustrations by Josie Norton Mr. Flavelle is the climate adaptation reporter for The … Continue reading Fancy fabrics designed for the heat
Fitbit users soon will be required to log into Google — why?
https://gizmodo.com/fitbit-users-will-soon-be-required-to-have-a-google-log-1849582655 Fitbit Users Will Soon Be Required to Have a Google Login, and We Have Questions The new option rolls out in 2023 and Google hasn't fully explained what happens after Fitbit support officially ends in 2025. By Florence Ion, September 26, 2022 4:45PM What will happen to the data in your Fitbit account after … Continue reading Fitbit users soon will be required to log into Google — why?
Method has promise for breaking down the forever” PFAS chemicals now in most U.S. drinking water
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/aug/18/pfas-forever-chemicals-new-method-decompose-drinking-water New method to break down ‘forever chemicals’ shows promise, study says The toxic chemicals, PFAS, are now thought to be contaminating drinking water supplies for over 200 million Americans Forever chemicals have been detected in the Arctic, found in rain throughout the globe, and are estimated to be in 98% of Americans’ blood. Photograph: Nicholas.T … Continue reading Method has promise for breaking down the forever” PFAS chemicals now in most U.S. drinking water
Can This Snorer’s Marriage Be Saved? Yes, With Mouth Tape
http://www.wsj.com/articles/snoring-mouth-tape-sleep-remedy-11660844766 Can This Snorer’s Marriage Be Saved? Yes, With Mouth Tape. Sleepers who saw logs at night are giving their partners peace with a new trick, sticking adhesive strips across their lips At bedtime, David Gesualdi brushes his teeth and washes his face. Then he does the trick that pleases his wife. He tapes his … Continue reading Can This Snorer’s Marriage Be Saved? Yes, With Mouth Tape
Abortion bans affecting women’s access to medicine essential for other purposes
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/26/us-abortion-bans-restrict-access-essential-medications? Republican abortion bans restrict women’s access to other essential medicine Reproductive justice rally outside the White House, on 23 August. Photograph: Bryan Olin Dozier/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock Many pharmacies and physicians are forced to deny patients access to drugs, such as methotrexate, that can be used to help induce an abortion Maya Yang, Mon 26 Sep 2022 01.00 … Continue reading Abortion bans affecting women’s access to medicine essential for other purposes
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