Summary This page contains some mind exercises that are quick, easy, and effective. The image at the top of this page “Mind Your Head” is a photo from Pexels, a free service made possible by photographers donating their pictures to be used as stock photos. In this case, mind your head has a double meaning.… Continue reading Quick Mind Exercises 2022
Category: Health
Ebola News 2022
Summary As of 26 Nov 2022, all schools in Uganda have been closed due to an Ebola outbreak. This document provides some news stories in chronological order with entry headings showing the source and date. BBC (25 Nov 2022) “Ebola outbreak closes all schools in Uganda” — Millions of students in Uganda have been sent… Continue reading Ebola News 2022
Healthcare Scarcity News 2022
Summary This document provides some information about improving access to healthcare in rural and underserved urban areas. This is referred to as the democratization of healthcare. This is generally a problem for sparsely populated areas, and areas impacted by severe poverty where schools, hospitals, grocery stores, libraries, and other essential services are limited or dismantled.… Continue reading Healthcare Scarcity News 2022
Healthcare System News 2022
Summary This page offers news about the state of healthcare workers and facilities during times of being overwhelmed. Entries are chronological with the source and date used as the header. NBC (18 Nov 2022) “Primary Care Doctors Report Burn Out” — With flu season surging, RSV sending many sick children to the hospital, and Covid-19… Continue reading Healthcare System News 2022
Sleep Report 2022
Summary This document provides information about why and how to get better sleep. Entries are chronological with the most recent at the top. The title of each entry includes the source and date. [View 2023 Report] Dr. Jen Gunter (2 Nov 2022) “Do You Really Need 8 Hours of Sleep Every Night?” — When you… Continue reading Sleep Report 2022
Facebook News 2022
Summary This page provides selected news about Facebook with a focus on the decline of the platform. On 9 Nov 2022, it was announced that 11,000 people would be let go from the company. In addition to the challenges of difficult economic times, social media platforms are encountering consumer fatigue. People are: More information is… Continue reading Facebook News 2022
Social Media Report 2022
Summary This document provides information about the current state of social media platforms and how they impact society. Entries below are in chronological order by date posted to YouTube. The source used as the title for each entry. Some commentary at the top of the page explores this topic further. For more on this topic,… Continue reading Social Media Report 2022
COVID Report 2022
Summary This document provides some basic information and reports on the state of COVID according to reports from October through November 2022. Doubling Annual Rates As of Nov 2022, COVID hospitalizations in Canada are at 3,875 which is an increase of 400% compared to the height of the pandemic at the same time in 2020… Continue reading COVID Report 2022
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids 2022
Summary This page offers recent news about over-the-counter hearing aids, also known as audio sound amplifiers. As new information becomes available it will be added to the top of the page. CNBC (28 Oct 2022) “How Millions Could Benefit From Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids” — An estimated 37 to 48 million Americans have some form of… Continue reading Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids 2022
The Garage Gym Movement
As a college student, an academic advisor described the advantages of a semester of study abroad. Inspired, I decided to spend a semester in Bogota, Colombia. I lived with a host family who lived in the suburbs of the city. One of my favorite memories of being there was at the end of the day,… Continue reading The Garage Gym Movement
How to cancel a MyChart QuickCare Telehealth Video Visit with UIHC — The number 319-384-8500 is not in service.
If you are experiencing a health emergency, call 911 and seek proper medical attention immediately. The document below is informational and for non-emergency situations only. Summary The number listed in MyChart for cancellation of a video consultation isn’t working and you may want to try 319-384-8442 instead. UPDATE: 15 Mar 2021 This issue described below… Continue reading How to cancel a MyChart QuickCare Telehealth Video Visit with UIHC — The number 319-384-8500 is not in service.
“How to get a good night’s sleep” — Documentary by Deutsche Welle (11 Feb 2021)
Video About Sleep disorders are one of the most common reasons for visiting a doctor in Europe. Instead of sleeping pills, alternative methods are increasingly gaining attention. This sleep documentary looks at new therapeutic approaches such as sophrology and light therapy. We spend around a third of our lives asleep. But more and more people… Continue reading “How to get a good night’s sleep” — Documentary by Deutsche Welle (11 Feb 2021)