October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. He was a lawyer with a red Alfa Romeo, a 7 golf handicap, and a new two-bedroom apartment in leafy Washington, DC suburbs. I was a bank and pension reporter with a spotty driving report,…Read More »
Cardiac arrest is a serious condition that is often mistaken for a heart attack or heart failure. However, cardiac arrest is different from both and requires specific treatment modalities such as the use of a defibrillator. Defibrillators deliver an electric shock to…Read More »
A health care worker gives a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to a child in a pediatrician office in Bingham Farms, Michigan. Federal agencies are considering starting giving the vaccine to children ages 5-11. Emily Elconin / Bloomberg via Getty Images…Read More »
Research of the week High triglycerides predict psychotic episodes in patients with depression. More sleep, less obesity in infants. One group of mummies that was found in China was Old Northern Eurasers, the same root population that gave birth to Native Americans…Read More »
If you gained weight during the Covid-19 pandemic, you are not alone. A year in the pandemic, and American Psychological Association survey showed that 45% of women report unwanted weight gain with an average weight gain of 22 pounds. Weight gain can…Read More »
Collagen powder – is this super supplement the answer to youthful skin and beautiful hair? These celebrities certainly think so. Nutritionist Dr. Naomi Newman leg style reveals the facts In search of optimal health and timeless beauty, we often look for a…Read More »
These guidelines can help you care for a minor animal bite, such as one that only breaks the skin: Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water. Apply an antibiotic cream and cover the bite with a clean bandage. Seek prompt medical…Read More »
The Alexander Technique was invented by a man named F.M. Alexander. He lived from 1869-1955. He was an actor, touring Tasmania and Australia with a Shakespearean troupe. He began to have problems with his voice, and the rest is history. When Alexander’s…Read More »
The England Cold Weather Plan (CWP) outlines measures and advice to reduce preventable cold-related deaths and illnesses. This blog explores how the plan addresses the cold weather challenge by planning for and responding to cold temperatures. The challenge of cold and winter…Read More »
Nuts have gotten a surprising amount of flicker lately. A lot of nuts are quite high in PUFA, and most of that PUFA is omega-6 linoleic acid, which we try to avoid by avoiding seed oils. Linoleic acid is easily oxidized, accumulates…Read More »
