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CVS Holds Off on Offering Covid Vaccines in 16 States  The New York Times Source link

Two more dead after Louisiana oysters linked to flesh-eating bacteria  wwltv.com Contaminated oysters spread fatal flesh-eating bacteria in two states  Fox News 2 Dead After Eating Oysters Tainted with Flesh-Eating Bacteria amid Record Number of Infections  People.com Flesh-eating bacteria cases are rising. Climate change is to blame, say scientists  CNN Two new deaths from flesh-eating bacteria linked to eating Louisiana oysters  Louisiana Illuminator Source link

Given that, worldwide, one in 10 people older than 65 has Alzheimer’s disease (the most common cause of dementia), it’s not at all surprising that scientists are researching every possible avenue for treatment and prevention. One area where they’re looking is supplements. For example, a recent study found that taking vitamin B-12 as you get older could protect against dementia. …

For as long as you can probably remember, you have always been told it’s OK to drink alcohol in moderation. But new guidelines say otherwise if you have or want to avoid high blood pressure. Newly released high blood pressure guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology still include many familiar heart health prevention tips …

Lefebvre, G. The Great Fear of 1789: Rural Panic in Revolutionary France (Princeton Univ. Press, 1983). Del Vicario, M. et al. The spreading of misinformation online. Proc. Natl Acad. Sci. USA 113, 554–559 (2016). ADS  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Cinelli, M., De Francisci Morales, G., Galeazzi, A., Quattrociocchi, W. & Starnini, M. The echo chamber effect on social media. …

Some neurocognitive deficits from COVID-19 may last for years, study suggests  PsyPost Source link

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Cortisol may seem like one of those hyped-up wellness buzzwords, but it’s much more than that. Sure, there are cortisol cocktails, cortisol workouts, cortisol face, and …

Altered states of consciousness induced by breathwork accompanied by music  Hacker News Breathwork can induce altered states of consciousness linked with changes in brain blood flow  EurekAlert! The 20-minute exercise science says reduces stress – and you don’t even need to move  The Independent Breathwork creates psychedelic states without drugs  Earth.com Combining fast breathing with music can mimic hallucinogen-induced altered states of consciousness (ASC).  GIGAZINE …

Two Dead After COVID-19 Outbreak Hits Grant Long-Term Care Facility in Grant County  Source ONE News COVID-19 cases increasing in Grant County  KREM COVID-19 kills 2 Grant County care center patients  NCWLIFE.com COVID-19 breaks out in Grant Co. care facility  Columbia Basin Herald Source link

A large international study led by Harvard and Spanish researchers suggests that pairing a Mediterranean-style diet with calorie reduction, moderate exercise, and professional support can significantly lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Credit: Stock A major new study reveals 3 simple lifestyle changes that can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes by nearly a third. Adopting a Mediterranean-style …