As COVID-19 spreads to communities nationwide, financial and logistical concerns about its impact are rising. Among the major questions are whether employers will require workers to take unpaid sick leave, and who will pay for potentially significant medical bills. William Brangham talks to Georgetown University’s Sabrina Corlette and Joseph Leitmann-Santa Cruz of Capital Area Asset… Continue reading How lack of paid sick leave is complicating U.S. virus response (6 Mar 2020)
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AgaMatrix CVS Glucose Tester Meter Bluetooth App Not Communicating [SOLVED]
If you’ve purchased the CVS Bluetooth Glucose meter/tester and are using the AgaMatrix software on your smartphone, you may at some point have a problem where the app stops communicating with the meter. From the app menu (the three lines in the top left) you can find the Meters page. Your tester/meter should be listed… Continue reading AgaMatrix CVS Glucose Tester Meter Bluetooth App Not Communicating [SOLVED]
What if all US health care costs were transparent? | Jeanne Pinder
In the US, the very same blood test can cost $19 at one clinic and $522 at another clinic just blocks away — and nobody knows the difference until they get a bill weeks later. Journalist Jeanne Pinder says it doesn’t have to be this way. She’s built a platform that crowdsources the true costs… Continue reading What if all US health care costs were transparent? | Jeanne Pinder
“Head Above Water” by Avril Lavigne – Music Video About Rising Up, Breaking Through, and Moving Forward
“Head Above Water” Music Video by Avril Lavigne After years of silence, Canadian singer Avril Lavigne makes a strong come back with “Head Above Water” which seems to be a reflection on her struggle in recent years recovering from Lyme Disease. The lyrics and more information can be found further down on this page. To… Continue reading “Head Above Water” by Avril Lavigne – Music Video About Rising Up, Breaking Through, and Moving Forward
HEALTH – Building an Alzheimer’s-Resistant Brain
This page contains some video presentations about how to build an Alzheimer’s-resistant brain. Lisa Genova (19 May 2017) Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be your brain’s destiny, says neuroscientist and author of “Still Alice,” Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the disease — and some promising research on what each of us can do… Continue reading HEALTH – Building an Alzheimer’s-Resistant Brain
2018 International Yoga Day Message from Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
Each year, the International Day of Yoga takes place on 21 June. The idea of International Day of Yoga was first proposed by the current Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi during his speech at the UNGA, on 27 September 2014 where he stated: “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies… Continue reading 2018 International Yoga Day Message from Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
The Many Benefits of Music to Your Health, Mood, Energy Level, and More
The videos below describe the many benefits of music. Here is what music does to your body How Music Affects Your Brain Music on the Brain: Jessica Grahn at TEDxWaterloo 2013 Emotional responses to music | Hauke Egermann | TEDxGhent How Music Affects Your Brain Top 10 Amazing Proven Health Benefits of Music The Health… Continue reading The Many Benefits of Music to Your Health, Mood, Energy Level, and More
7 Powerful Wellness Videos on Weight Loss and Insulin Resistance
Introduction Below you will find seven very powerful presentations about weight loss and wellness, with some discussing the role of insulin resistance and the endocrine system. You can download these presentations (and some others) as audio files on Box or Dropbox. They are most effective when heard repeatedly, and implemented slowly over time in your… Continue reading 7 Powerful Wellness Videos on Weight Loss and Insulin Resistance
Orange Fog Tea Latte with Constant Comment (London Fog Alternative)
Summary London Fog is a tea latte usually made with Earl Grey tea and two pumps of vanilla syrup, with steamed milk added (perhaps equal to 1/3 of the tea mug). It’s a sweet and delicious drink with the milk foam being almost like whip cream. Starbucks describes their version of the drink as: “Bright, citrusy spark… Continue reading Orange Fog Tea Latte with Constant Comment (London Fog Alternative)
Cigna Creates Humorous “TV Doctors of America” Campaign
Campaign Launch TV Doctors of America is a new wellness campaign from Cigna launched in September 2016. The campaign ads feature Alan Alda, Patrick Dempsey, Lisa Edelstein, Donald Faison, and Noah Wyle. Below are the six videos that are currently part of the campaign. The description for the launch video is as follows: “They’ve saved lives on… Continue reading Cigna Creates Humorous “TV Doctors of America” Campaign
BEVEL – Not Business As Usual
Last year I learned about Walker & Company and their Bevel brand of shaving and personal care styling products. What first attracted me to the company was their online magazine BevelCode.com that offers tips on style and personal care products. In September I purchased their shaving system and wrote a review about the product and… Continue reading BEVEL – Not Business As Usual
Bevel – The Shave Cream That Keeps Going
In September 2015, I began using the Bevel shaving system. I’d received their starter kit with shaver, brush, oil, shave cream, and aftershave lotion, and extra blades. Because I’d signed up for the monthly subscription, I presumed the supplies I’d received were to be used up in 30 days. As I began using their products, I… Continue reading Bevel – The Shave Cream That Keeps Going