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Here are two very good reason the get your flu shot in 2022? CDC estimates that influenza has resulted in between 9 million – 45 million illnesses, between 140,000 – 810,000 annual hospitalizations over the last 10 years. 246,000 died from FLU (not COVID) between September 2021 and March 2022. Annual flu vaccines have proven, to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization and death. Getting a flu vaccine this fall, will reduce your risk from 2022 strain of influenza…

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We expect misbehavior in toddlers, not adults.  We should have learned to be kind and manage, even in the most stressful conditions without causing anxiety in others.  We are already exhausted and stressed after the isolation of the pandemic. Have we forgotten how to behave with others?  While throwing tantrums appears to be more common in the world today, it is an immature way to react as a person and ultimately accomplishes nothing. Being kind and considerate is far healthier….

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Questions about LYME Disease, here are the answers. 1. Lyme disease is transmitted by the bite of a tick, and the disease is very prevalent across the United States. 2. Lyme disease is a clinical diagnosis and may cause infection of multiple organs and produce a wide range of symptoms and should be used as a differential diagnosis in rheumatologic and neurologic conditions, with symptoms similar to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Somatization Disorder, and any difficult-to-diagnose multi-system illness. 3. A…

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Habit formation is the process by which a behavior, through regular repetition, becomes habitual. Every habit has three components: (1) A trigger for an automatic behavior to start. (2) A routine, the behavior itself. 3) A reward how our, brain learns to remember this pattern for the future. The worse habit many have as we age is being sedentary.  Sedentary is defined as a period of inactivity for more than two hours at a time. According to the Harvard School of Public…

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Brain fog is characterized as difficulty focusing, sluggish thinking, and memory lapses. It is a complex condition. It appears with chronic insomnia, following COVID, head injuries, drug side effects, depression, and can happen after chemo. In a research study done by Healthy Aging Programs at Cedars-Mt. Sinai Medical Center several helpful recommendations were uncovered. Understand the brain fog is different than cognitive changes that may occur with age. Advocating to find out “What “is occurring with medical professional is essential….

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Forgot someone’s name, lately?  Gone into a room and forgot what you came in for? I know seriously, who doesn’t? If you are looking for and easy and quick way to get daily help, here is a great trick. Starting TODAY do as much as you can with YOUR NON-DOMINANT HAND: Brush your teeth Stand on the non-dominant foot when doing the dishes Comb your hair, Button your shirt, Zip up clothing Talk on your cellphone   Your brain on…

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