Tag: health

Can’t rely on a negative test result to go out and socialize

Many people are now getting COVID tests and assuming they're a free pass to do whatever they want. Tests simply aren't that reliable nor do they apply for more than the time at which they were given. Caution is needed. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-11-16/some-in-l-a-are-getting-covid-19-tests-so-they-can-party-socialize-officials-call-this-a-disaster? Some in L.A. are getting COVID-19 tests so they can party, socialize. Officials call … Continue reading Can’t rely on a negative test result to go out and socialize →

How to manage Thanksgiving safely

https://www.wsj.com/articles/traveling-for-thanksgiving-during-the-pandemic-heres-how-to-stay-safe-11604700043 Traveling for Thanksgiving During the Covid Pandemic? Here’s How to Stay Safe The Covid pandemic has thrown uncertainty into this year’s celebrations. Here are tips for those who are getting on the road—or staying at home By WSJ Staff Nov. 6, 2020 5:00 pm ET LAST YEAR’S holiday travel concerns? Traffic, lines at the airport and … Continue reading How to manage Thanksgiving safely →

COVID vaccines may be less effective because of chemicals in our bodies

Covid: chemicals found in everyday products could hinder vaccine Researchers worry PFAS, commonly found in the bodies of Americans, will reduce the immunization’s effectiveness Oliver Milman @olliemilman Tue 17 Nov 2020 06.32 ESTFirst published on Tue 17 Nov 2020 05.00 EST  David Rach volunteers to test the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer. Photograph: PFIZER/Reuters The successful uptake of any vaccine … Continue reading COVID vaccines may be less effective because of chemicals in our bodies →

New sleep management tools for your Apple Watch under iOS 14.2

Many people will love these new features. They drive me a little nuts as, once you've set a usual bed and rise time, the default is to set an alarm to wake you up. So far I've been unable to do more than turn it off for more than day. I didn't have this problem … Continue reading New sleep management tools for your Apple Watch under iOS 14.2 →

Does the clitoris lack scientific attention because it gives pleasure only to women?

This article reminded me (again) that women's bodies simply don't get the attention that men's bodies do. It's the same scenario that results in drug studies only looking at men subjects. Very annoying -- and possibly very destructive when male results are automatically assumed to be valid for women. What also immediately comes to mind … Continue reading Does the clitoris lack scientific attention because it gives pleasure only to women? →

Cardiologist looks at these parts of the nutrition label

‘I’m a Cardiologist and These Are the 3 Things I Check on Food Labels for Heart-Healthy Eating’ Emily Laurence・November 7, 2020 Pin It Photo: Getty Images/Drazen Zigic Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on pinterest Share on email If you’re building your plate with your heart in mind, you probably already know the more … Continue reading Cardiologist looks at these parts of the nutrition label →

In the U.S., a group of 10 has 50-100% chance of including someone with COVID

An alarming visualization shows the odds that at least one Covid-positive person attends a given event. It should give us all pause about family plans. — Read on http://www.wired.com/story/thinking-about-a-holiday-gathering-look-at-this-map/

5 Actions to avoid when wiping your butt

I love finding articles like this. Useful but about topics that most people don't discuss. How are you supposed to find helpful info if not for these? I'm betting there will be at least one tip that you didn't know (wet wipe users anyone?). 5 Mistakes You Might Make When You Wipe That Can Be … Continue reading 5 Actions to avoid when wiping your butt →

A podiatrist recommends shoes that are good to your feet

I bet at least one of these shoemakers' products are in your closet. ‘I’m a Podiatrist, and These Are the *Only* 5 Brands of Shoes I Recommend for Happy Feet’ Tehrene Firman・November 8, 2020 Pin It Photo: Stocksy/Ivan Gener Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on pinterest Share on email You know exactly what … Continue reading A podiatrist recommends shoes that are good to your feet →

Why does almost everyone wake up at 3am?

First and second sleep, described here, was only one of the differences between sleeping patterns hundreds of years ago and sleeping patterns now. My personal favorite is that it was common in households with many people for everyone to sleep sitting up -- and at both ends of the bed. That allowed twice the number … Continue reading Why does almost everyone wake up at 3am? →

If you’re coming to NY from a non-neighbor state, prepare for quarantine

Altho the positive rate in the state of New York is rising, it's still far below the rate in most of the rest of the country. That means the Governor was issuing a travel advisory for most of the country -- a distinctly unhelpful approach for travelers. The new mandate, described below, is somewhat similar … Continue reading If you’re coming to NY from a non-neighbor state, prepare for quarantine →