Tag: health

Why Daylight Savings Time will be harder this year

Bonus post added in wee hours of the morning. More than the usual explanation of who wants which kind of time permanently. Many different t viewpoints means nothing gets done. http://www.inverse.com/mind-body/daylight-saving-time-will-be-harder-this-time-heres-why

We need to keep getting tested — for ourselves and for everyone else

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/03/04/covid-testing/ Americans are getting fewer coronavirus tests. Here’s why that’s bad. Testing helps stop coronavirus transmission. Officials say some people don’t want the inconvenience or to quarantine after getting results. By William WanMarch 4, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. EST Coronavirus testing sites in Los Angeles County were overrun in January. Within minutes of opening online, appointments for the entire … Continue reading We need to keep getting tested — for ourselves and for everyone else →

14 fitness trackers — which one works best for each task

This is a very helpful list with details of why and how each tracker might be your best choice. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-fitness-tracker/? 03.01.2021 09:00 AM The 14 Best Fitness Trackers and Watches for Everyone Whether you're backcountry skiing or running around the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you. LIKE EVERY PIECE of gear you wear on … Continue reading 14 fitness trackers — which one works best for each task →

Why hasn’t CDC issued guidance for those who are fully vaccinated?

Residents of the U.S. began to be vaccinated in December. It's utterly absurd that the CDC hasn't issued ANY guidance on what conduct is allowable and what activities should be avoided. Did they just not add first shot + three weeks + second shot + two weeks for everything to become fully effective and realize … Continue reading Why hasn’t CDC issued guidance for those who are fully vaccinated? →

Add a NYC COVID variant to those from the UK, Brazil, and S Africa

https://patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/s/hga4o/fauci-taking-nyc-coronavirus-variant-very-very-seriously? Fauci Taking NYC Coronavirus Variant 'Very, Very Seriously' A new, homegrown coronavirus variant in New York City is being closely tracked by health officials, Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a briefing. Matt Troutman, Patch StaffPosted Mon, Mar 1, 2021 at 2:56 pm ET|Updated Mon, Mar 1, 2021 at 6:25 pm ET A new, homegrown coronavirus variant in New York … Continue reading Add a NYC COVID variant to those from the UK, Brazil, and S Africa →

Best time of the day to take vitamins

The best time to take vitamins and supplements for maximum absorption, according to nutritionists Erin HegerFeb 26, 2021, 2:57 PMSnapchat This article was medically reviewed by Kailey Proctor, MPH, RDN, CSO, a board-certified oncology dietitian at the Leonard Clinical Cancer Institute with Mission Hospital. Medically Reviewed The best time to take fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin D, A, … Continue reading Best time of the day to take vitamins →

Movies that help us understand the worlds of dementia and Alzheimer’s

How Movies like ‘The Father’ Helped Me Understand My Mother’s Alzheimer’s After avoiding dementia dramas, a writer finds new perspectives in a spate of films exploring the disease in unconventional ways. Anthony Hopkins as Anthony in 'The Father,' a drama that uses mystery to help audiences identify with a man suffering from dementia. SONY PICTURES CLASSICSSHARE … Continue reading Movies that help us understand the worlds of dementia and Alzheimer’s →

4 Activities Dr. Fauci still feels are out of bounds even tho vaccinated

Dr. Fauci Still Won't Go to These 4 Places Now That He's Vaccinated bestlifeonline.com/fauci-wont-do-vaccinated-news/ THE TOP INFECTIOUS DISEASE EXPERT EXERCISES PLENTY OF CAUTION IN HIS DAILY LIFE. By ZACHARY MACK FEBRUARY 24, 2021 WRC-TV The COVID vaccines that are currently being administered across the U.S. offer a high degree of protection to anyone who receives both doses—95 … Continue reading 4 Activities Dr. Fauci still feels are out of bounds even tho vaccinated →

Israel study proves the Pfizer vaccine works well

You can easily find lengthier descriptions of how Israel agreed to provide data to Pfizer in exchange for a supply of vaccine. The results are extraordinary and are summarized nicely below. The vaccine was not tested against the U.K. or South African variants but has still proven to be remarkably effective. Israel publishes real-world data … Continue reading Israel study proves the Pfizer vaccine works well →

NYC doing well at getting vaccinated, particularly Manhattan (surprise)

New Stats Show Upper West Side Has High Percentage of Residents Vaccinated (Update) Posted on February 16, 2021 at 1:31 pm by West Sider The city has released new statistics on deployment of Covid-19 vaccines that shows how many people have gotten the vaccine at the zip code level. (Update: we initially had the wrong … Continue reading NYC doing well at getting vaccinated, particularly Manhattan (surprise) →

Running requires a lot more from our bodies than strong legs

Running Is a Total Body Affair We can thank our heads and shoulders — and not just our knees and toes — that we evolved to run as well as we do. Credit...Eadweard Muybridge/Getty Images By Gretchen Reynolds Feb. 10, 2021 We can thank early human evolution that many of us can enjoy running as much … Continue reading Running requires a lot more from our bodies than strong legs →