Making your own protective face masks? This anti-viral fabric is the way to go
Posted on: October 6, 2020 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Making your own protective face masks? This anti-viral fabric is the way to go

Wearing a face mask is not exactly a pleasant experience. But as the coronavirus pandemic drags on, it’s become clear that masking up is necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19. Experts agree the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 spreads most effectively through tiny droplets suspended in the air. By wearing a mask, you can keep these droplets from becoming airborne, thus protecting everyone around you. Supplies of surgical and N95…

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8 ways to guard against the hearing loss-memory loss connection
Posted on: October 5, 2020 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

8 ways to guard against the hearing loss-memory loss connection

Since I entered my 60s, I must confess that my hearing isn’t what it used to be. But by no means do I consider myself “hard of hearing,” or in need of hearing aids… yet. But I will tell you that I find myself asking people to repeat themselves, particularly if they’re speaking quickly or softly. I find that I need to concentrate just a bit harder during conversations than…

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The golden ticket to a fall free of allergy symptoms
Posted on: October 3, 2020 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The golden ticket to a fall free of allergy symptoms

The arrival of fall is a double-edged sword for me. On one hand, that first day of crisp fall air absolutely thrills me… But on the other hand, almost simultaneously, I begin waking every morning with dark circles under my eyes and raging congestion, followed by a nose that runs like a faucet. Is it allergies, sinusitis, a cold or what? In years past, I’d swear off the idea of…

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Cleansing toxic thirdhand smoke from your home and your body
Posted on: October 3, 2020 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Cleansing toxic thirdhand smoke from your home and your body

With people spending more time at home than ever before during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to have a clean, safe dwelling. But if you live with a smoker or in an apartment building with smokers, this can be difficult to manage given the likelihood of exposure to tobacco smoke. By now, we are all well aware of the dangers of secondhand smoke, the smoke from burning tobacco products such…

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The antioxidant that makes eating red meat not so bad
Posted on: October 2, 2020 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The antioxidant that makes eating red meat not so bad

Who doesn’t love a good cooking show? I might be one of the biggest cooking show addicts out there! Hands down, my favorite episodes usually involve watching a red, juicy steak sizzle on the grill or drip juices as it’s pan-fried in garlic and butter to yummy, unbeatable perfection. Yes, I’m a steak junkie. I’m not alone either… When it comes to red meat, people are passionate. It’s a passion…

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3 things loneliness does to your body that leads to disease
Posted on: October 2, 2020 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

3 things loneliness does to your body that leads to disease

I live alone. But I’m not lonely. Sure, I miss friends and family… and sometimes I feel sad when I think about how long it might be before I can see them again. But I’m surrounded by neighbors with whom I interact daily. I’m part of a community chorus that meets online and occasionally in person. I have had outdoor “dates” with friends this summer, and through the mail, phone…

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Get toasty to tame your osteoporosis risk
Posted on: October 2, 2020 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Get toasty to tame your osteoporosis risk

If you’re a woman over 40, you probably think about preventing osteoporosis often. You eat plenty of calcium-rich foods, you practice weight-bearing exercise daily, you take a supplement to bulk up your body’s supply of bone-supporting vitamin D. And if you are actively staying on top of your osteoporosis risk, way to go! Women have a far greater risk of developing this bone-stealing condition. And the older you get, the…

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How pure is your honey?
Posted on: October 2, 2020 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

How pure is your honey?

Honey is probably the sweetest health food out there. But not just any honey. We’re not talking about the honey that comes in those little plastic bears. That’s a product that has been pasteurized and heated and has lost most of its natural vitamins, enzymes and phytonutrients. And, it’s often full of added sugar. The health food we’re talking about is pure, raw honey. Wait… let’s back up to the…

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Science discovers a key way to increase your happiness quota
Posted on: October 1, 2020 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Science discovers a key way to increase your happiness quota

Leave it to a pandemic to push so many of us into an emotional tailspin. Quite possibly, many of us are spending more time with family than ever before… and much less time with friends due to social distancing and working from home. How does that impact our happiness quota? On one hand, staying home more is the best (at least I think so!). And staying home with the people…

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That laser pointer the cat loves to play with can permanently damage your eyes
Posted on: October 1, 2020 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

That laser pointer the cat loves to play with can permanently damage your eyes

My cats love chasing laser pointers. And if you have cats, I’m guessing yours do too. I’ve never met a cat who doesn’t (although, I’m sure there are some strange, laser-pointer averse cats out there). The good news is there are a lot of benefits to playing with your cat using a laser pointer… the biggest being that it gives your cat exercise and entertainment. I can’t think of too…

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