Category Archives: Health

Breathe no evil or See no evil – Masks in schools

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Masks from Bartell Drugs

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Jim deMaine

From Al MacR. Ed note: Our Health Care Committee has ordered 100 KN95 masks which should arrive in the next week or so (hopefully). You will be notified when they’re available (for $1.00/each) at Skyline’s resident run Corner Store. From … Continue reading →

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UW COVID-19 Symposium # XXIV

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Here is the latest monthly UW symposium. It’s a bit technical, but might appeal to some of the readers of this blog: Click this link to view: 01/27/2022: COVID Symposium XXIV – Zoom COVID Symposium XXIV The Public Health Officer’s … Continue reading →

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How to Reuse N95, KN95, and Other Disposable Masks

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Joanne Chen in the NYT Thanks to Mary M. for forwarding this article Ed note: KN95 masks will soon be on sale in the Corner Store. It’s helpful to know that they can (carefully) be reused as noted in this … Continue reading →

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If you’re asymptomatic but exposed to COVID-19, how should Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) be used?

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Jim deMaine

From the New England Journal based on FDA recommendations Ed note: Soon we will have RDTs sent to us if we’ve requested them. If you have symptoms, for sure test yourself or get tested at one of the sites available. … Continue reading →

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A different kind of retriever

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G. who notes, “This “domestic” robot will be featured at this year’s International Robotics Conference.  Wouldn’t it be nice if there were one in every Skyline apartment?🙂”

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Free at-home COVID-19 tests

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Click this link to order: www.COVIDtests.gov. The site is up and running today (a day early). ABOUT THE AT-⁠HOME COVID-⁠19 TESTS The tests available for order: Are rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR Can be taken anywhere Give results within … Continue reading →

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The joys (and challenges) of sex after 70 and beyond

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

The New York Times Magazine takes on this little talked about subject in a lengthy article written by Maggie Jones who is a contributing writer for the magazine and teaches writing at the University of Pittsburgh. She has been a Nieman … Continue reading →

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The current tsunami of the Omicron variant in King County – what personal choices should we make?

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

“….health officials in Washington continue to report record COVID-19 hospitalizations, largely driven by omicron. Hospitals are struggling with high rates of hospitalizations, staff shortages and scarce testing supplies. The Washington National Guard will help staff hospitals and testing sites across the state in … Continue reading →

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John Oliver exposes Dr. Oz

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed. note: The NYT today has an Opinion piece on Dr. Oz’s entry into the US Senate race in Pennsylvania. For a bit of history of his involvement with the dietary supplement industry, please view this serious/hilarious somewhat off-color monologue … Continue reading →

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Flights and Rights: Access to Health Care

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Barb W.

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Can we toss out this Christmas bulb?

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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The secrets to successful aging

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. Ed note: I also like to saying that the best “physician” is Dr. Diet, Dr. Quiet and Dr. Merryman. By The New York Times Dec. 31, 2021 Looking for ways to grow old gracefully? Over the … Continue reading →

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