Daily Archives: June 14, 2022

Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research – at Town Hall 7:30 PM Wednesday both in person and streaming

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and the Alzheimer’s Association WA State ChapterDr. Maria Carrillo with Denise Whitaker Join Dr. Maria Carrillo to learn more about:●      The landscape of Alzheimer’s and dementia science●      Risk factors for Alzheimer’s and all … Continue reading →

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A little info about this this blog

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Below are two screen shots of stats from 2022. Interesting that the Ukraine flag post beat out Sex after 70! Also, we get occasional views from all over the world, 92 countries in all — such is the internet. Please … Continue reading →

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Yes, you can still smile at the paradoxes of aging

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann “To get back to my youth I would do anything in the world, except exercise, get up early, or be respectable.” – Oscar Wilde   “The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.” – … Continue reading →

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Giuliani Demands Recount of His Blood-Alcohol Level

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. By Andy BorowitzJ une 14, 2022 WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—An irate Rudy Giuliani has demanded an immediate recount of his blood-alcohol level on Election Night of 2020. Witnesses to Giuliani’s behavior that night have pegged his blood-alcohol … Continue reading →

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Plastic Recycling Doesn’t Work and Will Never Work

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

About the authors: Judith Enck is a former EPA regional administrator, the president of Beyond Plastics, and a visiting professor at Bennington College. Jan Dell is a chemical engineer and the founder of the Last Beach Cleanup. From The Atlantic Americans support recycling. We … Continue reading →

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Having dysgeusia–the disgusting problem of Paxlovid Mouth

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: They didn’t warn me that ingesting Paxlovid (the antiviral medication for COVID) would make me feel like I’d licked a lamp post or swirled some nickels in my mouth. But this under-reported side effect is real and quite … Continue reading →

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Time for a COVID cruise?

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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Weight Loss Tied to a Dramatic Drop in Cancer Risk, New Study Shows

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Click here for the full article in the NYT A large new study found that people who lost significant amounts of weight through bariatric surgery gained a striking benefit: Their likelihood of developing cancer fell sharply. The study, published on Friday … Continue reading →

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