https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/apr/25/going-vegan-can-switching-to-a-plant-based-diet-really-save-the-planet? Going vegan: can switching to a plant-based diet really save the planet? If politicians are serious about change, they need to incentivise it, say scientists and writers Research in 2018 showed that without meat and dairy consumption, global farmland use could be reduced by more than 75% – an area equivalent to the US, … Continue reading Can moving to a plant-based diet save the world?
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Even with the CDC’s blessings, some having trouble ditching masks outdoors
The problem is that the CDC says fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks outside. And how are we to be sure that the person coming toward us is fully vaccinated rather than taking advantage? Personally, I'm reluctant to drop outdoor masking entirely until we've reached herd immunity. https://www.vogue.com/article/even-with-cdc-blessing-some-are-still-having-trouble-ditching-their-masks Even With the CDC’s Blessing, Some … Continue reading Even with the CDC’s blessings, some having trouble ditching masks outdoors
Pelvic floor getting new attention
I'd love to think that a new focus on strengthening the pelvic floor is a reflection on an increased focus on women's health issues, but I think that would be dreaming. https://apple.news/AGsTuwU7DSgea8aNrIsR-vQ STRAIGHT TO THE CORE Thanks to new technology, the pelvic floor is getting a PR makeover Weeks after I delivered my baby girl, … Continue reading Pelvic floor getting new attention
Yet another variant discovered in south Texas
https://apple.news/A4MCMsQqITn2HDM9oyFEhQg New, antibody-resistant coronavirus variant discovered in Texas Researchers at Texas A&M University this week reported a new strain of the coronavirus called the BV-1. The BV-1 variant was found in a saliva sample taken from a student who lives off campus and tested positive for the coronavirus on March 5, the university announced Monday. … Continue reading Yet another variant discovered in south Texas
Caffeine helps your brain work if you didn’t get enough sleep
This statement may sound intuitively true but someone has performed a study that confirms that caffeine is a good idea if you haven't had enough sleep. Unfortunately the study used far too small and too homogeneous population to be statistically valid even for the age group of the participants. Guess we'll just have to assume … Continue reading Caffeine helps your brain work if you didn’t get enough sleep
Vaccines working almost perfectly at their intended purpose
It's not yet clear what unintended side effects may have been produced by this life-saving vaccine, but there's one thing already clear -- the vaccine works amazingly well. 99.992% of fully vaccinated people have dodged COVID, CDC data shows No vaccine is 100% effective. But the COVID vaccines seem pretty darn good. BETH MOLE - 4/15/2021, 5:46 … Continue reading Vaccines working almost perfectly at their intended purpose
“Keeping clean” in a pandemic
With fresh water becoming more and more of a luxury around the world, maybe it's a good thing that many have discovered constant bathing isn't actually a necessity. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/apr/21/i-wash-my-hands-and-genitals-the-rest-i-gave-up-how-the-pandemic-changed-our-hygiene-habits ‘I wash my hands and genitals – the rest I gave up’: how the pandemic changed our hygiene habits Lockdown affected all our routines when it … Continue reading “Keeping clean” in a pandemic
Medical mask under cloth mask works well curbing COVID spread
Please note that the photo shows how NOT to layer masks as the medical mask should be closest to the skin. https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2021/04/16/coronavirus-double-masking-study-COVID-19/7151618578609/ APRIL 16, 2021 / 11:00 AM Study shows double-masking -- medical mask under cloth -- cuts COVID-19 spread By Brian P. DunleavyPedestrians wear face masks to protect from and to prevent the spread … Continue reading Medical mask under cloth mask works well curbing COVID spread
Nuanced review of Apple Fitness+
A focus on the expansion of Apple Fitness+ is at: https://www.macstories.net/news/apple-expands-fitness-offerings-with-new-classes-designed-for-pregnancy-and-older-adults-new-trainers-and-time-to-walk-with-jane-fonda/ But here's the review: https://mashable.com/review/apple-fitness-plus-review/? Apple Fitness+ review: A workout app for everyone but the fitness fanatic BY BRENDA STOLYARFEB 23, 2021 Is Apple’s new exercise app enough to fend off the quarantine-induced fitness slump? With the pandemic raging on for almost a year now, … Continue reading Nuanced review of Apple Fitness+
Pfizer CEO says booster will be necessary in 6-12 months
https://hudsonvalleypost.com/pfizer-ceo-new-york-residents-will-likely-need-3rd-covid-shot/? PFIZER CEO: NEW YORK RESIDENTS WILL LIKELY NEED 3RD COVID SHOT BOBBY WELBER Published: April 16, 2021 Pfizer's CEO believes New Yorkers will "likely" need a third COVID vaccine. Albert Bourla said medical experts believe a third booster dose of the COVID vaccine will "likely" be needed within one year of being fully vaccinated. … Continue reading Pfizer CEO says booster will be necessary in 6-12 months
TSA now allows full-size sunscreen in your carry-on
https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/tsa-approves-full-size-sunscreen-carry-on-bag-48262176 TSA Has Updated Its Policy on Full-Size Sunscreen in Your Carry-On Bag — Again April 13, 2021by JESSICA HARRINGTON First Published: April 9, 2021 UPDATE: Less than a week after the Transportation Security Administration updated the guidelines on its website declaring sunscreen as a medically approved item and therefore will allow full-size products in carry-on bags, … Continue reading TSA now allows full-size sunscreen in your carry-on
“Zoom fatigue” is real — here’s how to cope
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/zoom-fatigue-may-be-with-us-for-years-heres-how-well-cope 'Zoom fatigue' may be with us for years. Here's how we'll cope. New research shows how employers and tech companies can maintain the positive aspects of remote work while reducing the psychological drain, particularly for women.BYTHERESA MACHEMERPUBLISHED APRIL 13, 2021• 9 MIN READ Video conferencing tools have become the default platforms for socially distanced human … Continue reading “Zoom fatigue” is real — here’s how to cope
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