Surviving the deadly COVID-19 virus is only half the battle. Once a patient is classified as virus-free and ready to be sent home, the often-long road to recovery including rebuilding lung capacity and overall respiratory health begins. In about 80% of cases, COVID-19 has only mild symptoms and individuals recover without requiring significant medical interventions. […]
Fear of falling (FoF) has a great impact on functioning and quality of life for older people. But its effects on gait and balance are largely unknown. Yet the connection exists. The quality of life as we age has a strong connection to our strength, or the lack thereof. Grip strength has been suggested to […]
We are still engulfed in the difficult COVID-19 situation. So many people are directly affected by it. Many lives have been lost. Sadly many people had underlying conditions that caused their survival rate to be more difficult. With the possibilities of our economy starting up again, many will not continue to use gloves and face […]
The immune system is a network of cells throughout our bodies (in the skin, the blood, and elsewhere) that work together to prevent or limit infection from potentially harmful pathogens (like bacteria and viruses) and to prevent damage from noninfectious agents (like sunburn and cancer). Scientists categorize the various immune cells in two groups: innate […]
I’m sure everyone is engulfed in the news about the coronavirus (COVID-19). So much of it is on television, radio, in newspapers and all media avenues. It is terrifying how this virus started and spread worldwide so fast! I don’t think there is a country on this planet where this illness hasn’t occurred in. Stay […]
In November our time falls back by an hour, yet I’m waking up an hour earlier! I teach a meditative drawing class and this week I was there 45 minutes earlier! I try to take a nap in the afternoon and can’t fall asleep! I’m hoping I will adjust soon. By January it seems like […]
I Just want to let you know that I may not write a newsletter in December. It will resume in January, 2020. The reason why there may not be a December newsletter, is that I am going to have shoulder surgery soon. While it will be a simple and hopefully not complicated out-patient procedure, it […]
A study of more than 300,000 people has found that exposure to outdoor air pollution is linked to decreased lung function and an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a long-term condition to reduced lung function that causes inflammation in the lungs and a narrowing of the airways, making breathing […]
While rare, men do develop breast cancer. Nipple blood discharge is the first symptom that they become aware of. Though breast cancer is most commonly thought of as a disease that affects women, breast cancer does occur in men. More commonly found in older men, although it can occur at any age. Men diagnosed with […]
I only have one article this month. I am trying to get ready to start my “Art of Doodling for Adults” class. I will be leaving next week for a seminar on the benefits of the meditative effects while doing this type of drawing. My class begins on October 8th in my local area. See […]
