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The CDC says the U.S. has the “Tools” to fight the Omicron Variant, but needs Americans to do their Part

The big message from the White House COVID-19 response team on Tuesday was that if anyone has been on the fence about whether to get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot, the new Omicron variant should give more than enough motivation to do it - right away. “We have far more tools to fight the variant today than we had at this time last year,’’ said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director […]

todayDecember 1, 2021

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Looking for a Healthy Gift that keeps on giving? Try an Online Workout Program Subscription

Are you looking for a healthy gift that keeps on giving this year?  One that you can do regardless of what's going on with the never ending pandemic? Maybe you should look at an online workout program subscription.  You can do online workouts at home, your backyard, or really anywhere you can get WiFi, and for many of these programs, you don't need expensive equipment. Online workout programs are a […]

todayNovember 30, 2021

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Here’s what you need to know about the new Covid-19 Omicron Variant

South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus last week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province. It's unclear where the new variant actually arose, but it was first detected by scientists in South Africa and has now been seen in travelers to Belgium, Botswana, Hong Kong and Israel. Health Minister Joe Phaahla said the variant was […]

todayNovember 29, 2021

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The Withings ScanWatch with EKG is finally available in the US

After almost two years, the Withings ScanWatch is now available to purchase in the US after its announcement back at the beginning of 2020. The ScanWatch was waiting for clearance from the Food and Drug Administration, which it had received in October for its EKG and blood oxygen measurement features. Unlike its competitors Apple Watch and Fitbit, both of whom can track blood oxygen and have EKG technology, Withings is claiming that the […]

todayNovember 25, 2021

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How Best to Fuel Your Brain

There is no denying that the food and beverages we consume can have positive or negative health implications. As such, consuming certain foods and limiting others can help promote brain health and prevent decline. For example, a May study published in Neurology stated that the Mediterranean Diet may limit your risk for dementia. This way of eating limits processed foods and red meats in favor of fresh fruits and vegetables, […]

todayNovember 24, 2021

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FDA Authorizes a Virtual Reality treatment for Chronic Back Pain

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration authorized a virtual reality system as a prescription treatment for chronic back pain. The therapy, called EaseVRx, joins the short list of digital therapeutics cleared by the agency over the past few years. EaseVRx includes a VR headset and a device that amplifies the sound of the user’s breath to assist in breathing exercises. It uses principles from cognitive behavior therapy, which aims to help […]

todayNovember 23, 2021

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FDA clears Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 boosters for all US adults

The Food and Drug Administration has just opened booster shots for the Pfizer / BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to all adults, expanding eligibility outside of the initial, vulnerable groups they were cleared for earlier this fall. Just over 16 percent of people in the United States who had an initial vaccine series have already received a booster shot. This expanded eligibility should see those numbers rise. Although the COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States are still […]

todayNovember 22, 2021

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When it comes to Training your Brain, your Body is an Essential part of the Formula

Your mind, like your physical body, is always capable of change for better or for worse. And the degree and nature of that change has less to do with age and more to do with action. Exercise is the single most important thing anyone can do to improve brain function and resiliency to disease, according to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN and author of the book, "Keep […]

todayNovember 18, 2021

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The Secret to Vermont’s High COVID-19 Vaccination Numbers

Vermont has the highest rate of complete COVID-19 vaccinations in the country, according to USAFacts. As of early November, about 80% of Vermonters had received at least one shot of the vaccine. US News reports that Vermont's success in its vaccine rollout is due to a range of factors and strategies – some of which are especially suited for a small state like Vermont, experts say. State health officials have […]

todayNovember 17, 2021

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