As we age, we tend to become more sedentary. Too much sitting can result in a loss of pressure being applied to your bones. When bones don’t get as much of a workout, they can become less dense, more brittle, and susceptible to breaks. Many older people also don’t think about breaking bones as a…
New Tick-Borne Virus Found in Japan
Researchers in Japan have discovered an infectious tick-borne virus in Hokkaido that can infect humans, according to a study published in Nature on Sept. 20. “At least seven people have been infected with this new virus in Japan since 2014, but, so far, no deaths have been confirmed,” said Keita Matsuno, a virologist at Hokkaido…
How to Get the Most From a Hospital Stay
August tends to be a busy month for labor and deliveries across the country. This past August was no exception. Our hospital covers overflow from the Kaiser system, and this one couple stood out from the rest. I was called around midnight to evaluate this first-time mom in early labor. She was turned away from…
Get Focused and Improve Your Memory
Normal aging can play tricks on your brain. You may have a harder time focusing or absorbing new information. This is normal, but it can make it more difficult to learn and retain new things. But you don’t necessarily have to resign yourself to an “it is what it is” position. By employing a few…
Carcinogen Found in Coppertone Sunscreens
Coppertone, which is owned by the German multinational skin care company Beiersdorf and headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, has recalled five aerosol sunscreen sprays, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on September 30. These products have all been found to be tainted with benzene, a known carcinogen. According to the FDA, twelve lots…
The Power of Being Decisive
For the past three months, I’ve had an unopened corkboard sitting on the floor next to my desk. I bought it with a plan, but then my plan changed, and I procrastinated on returning it. Then, I entered into a period of indecision about what to do with it. Put it in the attic? No,…
Johnson & Johnson Asks US Regulators to Authorize COVID-19 Booster Shot
October 5, 2021
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Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize a second shot of its COVID-19 vaccine. The New Jersey-based company officially asked for an expansion of the emergency use authorization that U.S. regulators granted in late February for the single-shot vaccine. Johnson & Johnson says analysis of U.S. insurance claims…
Do You Have Upper Crossed Syndrome?
If you’re like me, chances are you’re sitting in front of your computer or looking down at your phone right now. Not only that, but you’re likely also slouching. All of this slouching and looking down really messes up your posture and can cause something called upper crossed syndrome, or UCS. It happens when the…
Babies Could Have at Least 10 Times More Microplastics in Their Bodies Than Adults: Study
Babies could have at least 10 times more microplastics in their bodies than adults, according to a recent study published in the American Chemical Society. The research, titled “Occurrence of Polyethylene Terephthalate and Polycarbonate Microplastics in Infant and Adult Feces,” was published on Sept. 22 and aimed to shed light on the magnitude of exposure humans…
What to Eat for Weight Problems
If you want to add more vigor to your life and even extend your “expiration date,” you have to maintain a healthy body weight. Fortunately, there are plant-based compounds that can help you get your weight down and your energy up naturally. That’s good news since, according to the latest CDC data, 42.4 percent of…
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