Falls are a leading cause of death among older adults, but they can be prevented. Turn on the new walking-steadiness feature in your iPhone’s iOS 15 update, says @juliejargon https://t.co/2WM19IqX1H
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) September 25, 2021
Category Archives: Health
Preview: Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter – OCT ’21
Health: Recognizing A Stroke (Cleveland Clinic)
If you don’t know the signs of a stroke, you’re not alone. Thirty percent of people under the age of 45 don’t either. The key is to B.E. F.A.S.T. Learn how this acronym can help you save a life. The information in this video is accurate as of 9.17.21 and is for information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.
Resources:
Stroke: Causes and Prevention: https://cle.clinic/3hIHtab
Stroke Signs & Symptoms: https://cle.clinic/3oLyQhc
Stroke Risk Factors: https://cle.clinic/3hJ8r1s
Health: Preventing Deadly Falls Among The Elderly
Infographic: Vaccination Effect On Covid-19 Deaths
Design: The World’s First ‘Pandemic-Ready’ Building In Miami, Florida (Video)
Equipped with a state-of-the-art medical facility and high-tech safety features, Legacy Hotel and Residences is not your typical high-rise building.
Covid-19: The Booster Shot Debate (CNBC Video)
The delta variant of Covid-19 took the U.S. by surprise. Months after the first vaccines rolled out, Covid-19 infections surged as the delta variant overwhelmed the unvaccinated population and even broke through the immunity from the shots from Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson. Now, the White House has a new plan to fight the delta variant, including booster shots and vaccine mandates. Here’s where we stand in the debate over booster shots, and in the fight against the delta variant.
Health: Foods That Fight Inflammation (Harvard)
Views: Animals Weighed In At The London Zoo (Video)
These charming residents of London Zoo, run by the Zoological Society of London, are just a few of the 20,000 animals that are being weighed and measured as part of its annual weigh-in.
Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/…
Analysis: Covid-19 Vaccine Efficacy Explained (Video)
Recent studies have shown that the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines is decreasing, though experts say the shots still work well. WSJ explains what the numbers mean and why they don’t tell the full story. Photo illustration: Jacob Reynolds/WSJ
