Cannabis Dispensary Opens On The Upper West Side "The neighborhood (UWS) has a relaxed vibe and customers will find the same welcoming atmosphere inside our store," said CBD Kratom. Gus Saltonstall,Patch Staff Posted Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 9:22 am ET|Updated Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 9:31 am ETReplies (3) A generic image of marijuana and a jar. (Getty … Continue reading Manhattan’s UWS gets a cannabis dispensary
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Another perspective on avoiding fake N95 and KN95 masks
What to Know About KN95 Face Masks Masks made to China’s standards for respiratory protection aim for similar benefits as N95 masks. But there are key differences. Respirator masks marked KN95 that the government says don’t meet standards.PHOTO: U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY By Austen Hufford Aug. 3, 2020 9:16 am ET Masks made to China’s … Continue reading Another perspective on avoiding fake N95 and KN95 masks
New lifestyles for older people who find new love
http://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/16/well/family/older-singles-living-apart-LAT.html Older Singles Have Found a New Way to Partner Up: Living Apart Fearing that a romantic attachment in later life will lead to full-time caregiving, many couples are choosing commitment without sharing a home. Jill Spoon, 73, has lived in her Manhattan apartment since 1970. She and her partner are among those “living apart together,” … Continue reading New lifestyles for older people who find new love
Sondheim’s sudden death while in apparent good health offers reminder
http://www.villages-news.com/2021/12/01/stephen-sondheim-and-sudden-death-in-older-people/ Stephen Sondheim and sudden death in older people ByGabe Mirkin December 1, 2021 Stephen Sondheim was one of the most popular and best-known American composers and lyricists of the 20th century. His many musicals included West Side Story, Gypsy, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, A Little Night Music, Sunday in … Continue reading Sondheim’s sudden death while in apparent good health offers reminder
Securely storing COVID data on an iPhone using a shortcut with iOS 15
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/11/30/how-to-securely-show-your-covid-19-certificate-on-your-iphone How to securely show your COVID-19 certificate on your iPhone Malcolm Owen | Nov 30, 2021 If you have to physically hand over your iPhone to present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate, here's how to do so quickly in the most secure way possible. If you're entering a venue with a large number of people, such as a stadium … Continue reading Securely storing COVID data on an iPhone using a shortcut with iOS 15
Dial down panic about the new COVID variant says SA doctor
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/south-african-doctor-raised-alarm-omicron-variant-says-symptoms/ South African doctor who raised alarm about omicron variant says symptoms are ‘unusual but mild’ Dr Angelique Coetzee noticed otherwise healthy patients showing unusual symptoms and worries how the new variant might hurt the elderly ByPeta Thornycroft IN JOHANNESBURG andWill Brown IN NAIROBI27 November 2021 • 2:47pm Travellers queue at an area for PCR Covid-19 tests at … Continue reading Dial down panic about the new COVID variant says SA doctor
Europe may be predicting what’s next for COVID — detailed, informative
Why Spain has avoided Europe's COVID surge Melissa Rossi ·ContributorWed, November 17, 2021, 4:00 AM BARCELONA, Spain — From Berlin to Budapest, Amsterdam to Athens, Europe is in a panic. With over 2.2 million new cases and more than 28,000 deaths over the past week and many countries hitting never-before-seen highs for infections, Europe is now COVID-19’s global epicenter, … Continue reading Europe may be predicting what’s next for COVID — detailed, informative
The latest from Dr Faucci on COVID
https://bestlifeonline.com/fauci-vaccinated-people-boosters-news/ Dr. Fauci Just Issued This Urgent Warning to Vaccinated People THE WHITE HOUSE COVID ADVISER SAYS THIS MIGHT BE "ESSENTIAL" TO KEEPING YOU SAFE. By KALI COLEMANNOVEMBER 12, 2021 Stefani Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images The U.S. has been fighting the COVID pandemic for nearly two years now. While we all hoped that the virus would be eradicated by now, … Continue reading The latest from Dr Faucci on COVID
Apple’s focus on health showing up in both hires and new Board members
https://www.macrumors.com/2021/11/11/apple-growing-health-workforce/ All > Apple's Increasing Focus on Health Seen in Recent Hiring Trends, New Board Member Thursday November 11, 2021 8:26 am PST by Sami Fathi Apple has been talking for years about the role it wants to play in human health, led by the Apple Watch and its array of health-related features. With the Apple Watch maturing … Continue reading Apple’s focus on health showing up in both hires and new Board members
Time in an ICU has lingering impact
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/11/12/covid-icu-intensive-care-syndrome/ For many ICU survivors and their families, life is never the same Physical, mental and cognitive problems can last years after covid-19 or other severe illness is conquered Shannon Casey, a registered nurse, touches the finger of covid-19 patient Brenda Markle in the ICU at UPMC Mercy hospital in Pittsburgh on Jan. 11. Markle … Continue reading Time in an ICU has lingering impact
The pandemic gives new power to essential workers
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/04/coronavirus-class-war-just-beginning/609919/? HOW THE CORONAVIRUS COULD CREATE A NEW WORKING CLASS Experts predict the outbreak will lead to a rise in populism. But will workers turn their rage toward corporate CEOs, or middle-class “elites”?By Olga KhazanAPRIL 15, 2020SHARE Late last month, a photo circulated of delivery drivers crowding around Carbone, a Michelin-starred Greenwich Village restaurant, waiting to pick up … Continue reading The pandemic gives new power to essential workers
The year our hair fell out
A second article from The Atlantic. Their coverage of how we're coping with COVID has been stellar. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/11/pandemic-hair-loss-treatment-products/620696/ THE YEAR AMERICA’S HAIR FELL OUT The pandemic has been a near-perfect mass hair-loss event. By Amanda Mull NOVEMBER 12, 2021 when i first suspected that I was losing my hair, I felt like maybe I was also losing … Continue reading The year our hair fell out
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