Monthly Archives: July 2023

“SHALL WE DANCE?” THE IMPACT OF DANCE CLASSES ON DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS

By Jacquelyn Stephens from the Mather Institute Dance classes are not only fun, but they may also benefit your well-being. A dance class may improve your physical fitness, cognitive functioning, and mood, and a recent study shows it may also make … Continue reading

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Canada Offers Lesson in the Economic Toll of Climate Change

Wildfires are hurting many industries and could strain households across Canada, one of many countries reckoning with the impact of extreme weather Thanks to Mike C. By Lydia DePillis in the NYT Canada’s wildfires have burned 20 million acres, blanketed Canadian and U.S. … Continue reading

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This July Fourth, reflect on immigrants’ contributions and urge reform

Thanks to Marilyn W. By Tahmina Watson – Special to The Seattle Times As a naturalized U.S. citizen and an immigration lawyer, I’m struck by the throughline of immigrant entrepreneurship throughout America’s history. This Independence Day, I hope we take a … Continue reading

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Big Business: Washington now 1000 Wineries Strong

By Junius Rochester in the Post Alley Newsletter Wine growing has evolved into one of Washington State’s major industries. Our corner is second in the nation (after California) for wine production and boasts more than 1,000 wineries. Up to the … Continue reading

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Report: Voting rights in Washington State

Thanks to Mary Jane C.

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As Cases Soar, ‘Dementia Villages’ Look Like the Future of Home Care

A new generation of treatment facilities is aiming to integrate dementia patients with the communities around them, blurring lines between home and hospital. By Joann Plockova Reporting from Weesp, the Netherlands July 3, 2023 in the NYT On a recent morning … Continue reading

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Do you act your age?

From Mary Jane F.: On a T-shirt seen by a friend –  If I don’t act my age, it’s because I’ve never been this old before

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Fourth of July: America the beautiful, divided

Ed note: The was in the Seattle Times on July 3, 2018. Still pretty up to date though.

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The July 2nd Resolution for Independence

by historian Heather Cox Richardson

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Outpatient treatment of COVID-19 and incidence of post-COVID-19 condition … Metformin outperforms Paxlovid.

Ed note: A number of doctors are now prescribing Metformin rather than Paxlovid to prevent long COVID–a very interesting change. To read the article in The Lancet – click here. What the study showed: Outpatient treatment with metformin reduced long … Continue reading

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France Is on Fire

By Harrison Stetler – opinion in the NYT Mr. Stetler is a journalist who writes about French politics and culture. Sign up for the Opinion Today newsletter  Get expert analysis of the news and a guide to the big ideas shaping the … Continue reading

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Free health care

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Ah, the menu tonight

Thanks to Tom S.

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Man Puts Glass Of Water On Bedside Table In Case He Needs To Make Huge Mess In Middle Of Night

Ed note: From The Onion. How not to stay hydrated! ANN ARBOR, MI—Explaining that it’s just more convenient, local man Andrew Gomez told reporters Thursday that he’s gotten in the habit of placing a glass of water on his bedside … Continue reading

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