F L I E S ! We are in that season when both you and flies want to do the same thing. Party!!! The problem is that flies can transmit lots of diseases to humans (there are 65 diseases they are known to carry, including TB … but you only need one of those to end …
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GUEST POST from Don – Fires & Health
FIRES & HEALTH Did you know that NEARLY HALF of residential fires are caused by the kitchen range? What are the issues with that device which make it so likely to cause a fire? GREASE. The number one cause is greases and oils (either in the oven or on the stove top). Let’s think, “What is the …
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GUEST POST from Don – Dietary Guidelines +
DIETARY GUIDELINES + Some have to watch their diets because of diabetes, heart issues, or cancer. You, too? Plus, I’m trying to shed two pounds in 2026. That’s easy, by the way. I eat less bread and potatoes. I add fruits and vegetables. I lost 3 pounds over Christmas and New Years by just eating one meal a day plus coffee …
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GUEST POST from Don – What KIDS Should Know
I WISH KIDS KNEW… I’ve been asking around. “What stuff do you wish that children knew?” The variety and the intelligence of the following list lifted me. I’m hoping it lifts you, too. MORE…I’m hoping that if you are a parent you will adopt a few and train your children to know important things other children don’t. (Not an exhaustive …
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GUEST POST from Don – Health & Safety (Again)
HEALTH AND SAFETY (Again): FRID (FALL RISK INCREASING DRUGS) Fall risk among older (and younger) adults can increase if the person is prescribed certain medications. They include: Opioids (painkillers)Benzodiazepines (tranquilizers and sleep aids)Gabapentinoids (like gabapentin, often prescribed for nerve pain)Antidepressants The risk of fall with these has been shown to be more than 3.6 times higher than …
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GUEST POST from Don – “Hangry”
“HANGRY” It’s a joke, right? People who become angry when they are hungry is a joke?Actually, no. It is NOT a joke. In fact, it is quite serious. Even as a child I experienced hypoglycemic episodes. My family didn’t know then what I know now. No one then thought it was a big deal. I can attest that the one experiencing …
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GUEST POST from Don – Reversible Dementia
REVERSIBLE DEMENTIA Although never mentioned in articles about “scientific ways to reduce the probability of dementia,” here are some ACTUAL scientific ways…found in weird, unheard of places like the government’s National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Springer.com websites. There is a moderate list of correctable physical issues which can cause dementias or symptoms of dementia. It …
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GUEST POST from Don – Medical Advocacy
MEDICAL ADVOCACY We have found that we must have advocates for medical purposes. The best thing about being an adult is that you get to stand up for yourself (or you have the skill to ask for help when you need it). Can I tell a story? My mom had Waldenstrom’s, a blood cancer that produces thick …
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Monday Miscellany – Jan 6, 2025 Edition
…so I’d mentioned that Chuy got weighed at the vet today. He is just a little guy, weighed in at 14.6 lbs.Also got blood drawn before he goes under anesthesia to get his teeth cleaned. When they got back to the car where I was waiting, I asked Pete if they weighed Chuy with his …
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GUEST POST from Don – Freshman College Skills
FRESHMAN COLLEGE SKILLS On their own for the first time since 6th grade camp? They will need to know a lot more than where to buy beer. 1. MONEY.Stupidity with money is rampant among college freshmen. They see $5,000 in their bank account and are used to mom and dad giving them $40 here and there for …
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