Category Archives: Health

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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