The neti pots pictured in this article are one method of flushing your sinuses. Personally, I found it easier to use a bottle that pushes the water thru one nostril without my having to figure out how to lay my head sideways. The Neil-Med that I use is pictured at the end of the article. … Continue reading Want to clear out your sinuses? Use a neti pot
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Setting up fall detection on your Apple Watch
Fall detection on the Apple Watch is a major safety feature for older people whose very life can depend on not falling. Often the inactivity required as part of the recovery from a fall can bring on respiratory ailments and more. Trick is to avoid falling in the first place. But, if you can't do … Continue reading Setting up fall detection on your Apple Watch
Birth month may predict future health issues
Your birth month determines which year you begin your formal education. Can it also help determine your future health issues? https://apple.news/Apdcd34rxTV62yQQj9AR7IA How Your Birth Month Affects Your Health By Samantha Leal Can your birth month tell you what types of illnesses you'll have? What body parts you need to be more mindful of? What risk … Continue reading Birth month may predict future health issues
Coffee’s good for you in the morning — not your imagination
Many of us couldn't survive without a cup of coffee in the morning. Turns out it's not all creative imagination. There are real benefits produced in our body by starting the day with that first cup. https://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/your-first-cup-of-coffee-does-these-5-surprising-things-for-your-brain-each-every-day.html Your First Cup of Coffee Does These 5 Surprising Things for Your Brain Each and Every Day Coffee … Continue reading Coffee’s good for you in the morning — not your imagination
Air pollution linked to increases in crime
A link between air pollution and violent crime makes perfect sense with even a moment's thought. Hot summer days, particularly for those without air conditioning, has the same effect. We humans like ideal conditions for the air we breathe. If our surroundings aren't optimal, we may not consciously react but our bodies and psyches are … Continue reading Air pollution linked to increases in crime
How disgusting is your water bottle?
I am a happy fan of S'well water bottles which do an amazing job of keeping hot things hot and cold things cold, but I acknowledge I don't clean them thoroughly as often as I should. This tells me why that's it's a mistake. Bottom line tho is get a reusable water bottle, preferably steel … Continue reading How disgusting is your water bottle?
A wonderful new word to aspire to
From Wordsmith: agerasia PRONUNCIATION:(a-juh-RAY-zee-uh) MEANING:noun: Not growing old, or looking younger than one’s age.ETYMOLOGY:From Latin agerasia, from Greek agerasia, from geras (old age), which also gave us gerontology. Earliest documented use: 1706.NOTES:Do people tell you you look ten years younger than you really are? There’s chronological age, determined by when you were born, totally out … Continue reading A wonderful new word to aspire to
95% of baby foods contain toxic metals
The key paragrah is the final one with recommendations. https://www.ecowatch.com/toxic-metals-baby-food-2641003126.html? Toxic Metals Found in 95 Percent of Baby Foods Jordan Davidson Oct. 17, 2019 11:23AM EST Food Heavy metals that may damage a developing brain are present in 95 percent of baby foods on the market.Cirou Frederic / PhotoAlto Agency RF Collections / Getty Images … Continue reading 95% of baby foods contain toxic metals
Different forms of exercise form the bodies
Anybody who has looked at the photos of the muscles of Megan Rapinoe and her partner Sue Bird (https://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=23816827&lang=en) has already seen prime examples of athletes in top physical condition, but for different sports. One is a world-class soccer/football player while the other is a world-class basketball player. Amazing photos. So this article is not … Continue reading Different forms of exercise form the bodies
How to sleep thru the night
You never know the hint that will make a difference. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-stop-waking-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night/ How to stop waking up in the middle of the night Why you can't get a restful night, and what to do about it. Caroline Roberts Sleepless nights can ruin your day, especially if they happen often. PhotoAlto/Frederic Cirou If you've ever woken up … Continue reading How to sleep thru the night
A good idea with a bad outcome — spreading human solid waste on agricultural land
Recycling human waste must have struck someone as an environmentally sound thing to do. Unfortunately, after the waste water has been treated and discharged, what's left is downright toxic. The last thing we want to do is add it back our food chain. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/oct/05/biosolids-toxic-chemicals-pollution? Biosolids: mix human waste with toxic chemicals, then spread on crops … Continue reading A good idea with a bad outcome — spreading human solid waste on agricultural land
How did the Apple Watch wind up focusing on health issues?
If you've been wondering how the Apple Watch has gradually moved more and more to helping measure health, this will intrigue. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/apple-watch-health-heart-world-day-jeff-wiliams-interview-features-a9124601.html How the heart became the centre of the Apple Watch On the eve of World Heart Day, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams talked exclusively to The Independent about the versatility of the … Continue reading How did the Apple Watch wind up focusing on health issues?
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