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Sleep all messed up?

Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 11, 2021 at 8:40 AM

Sleep all messed up since Covid? You are not alone.
How to beat insomnia:
1) 25 minute rule. If you haven't fallen asleep after 25 minutes, get out of bed and try again later.
2) Throw away your worries. Sit down with a piece of paper 1-2 hours before bedtime and write down your worries. Then throw away that piece of paper. You had those thoughts and now they are gone.
3) Only use your devices while standing. When you are tired, put the phone away and get into bed.
4) Follow a daily circadian rhythm. Keep your bedtime and wake up time consistent. The less that you deviate from your normal bed and wake up times the better you will sleep.
5) Make your bed a haven: Reserve your bed for sleep only.
6) Exercise for better sleep.
7) Cut off caffeine at 2 p.m. Caffeine has a half life of 8 hours. It needs to be out of your system at bed time.
8) Follow the two drink rule and stop at least 3 hours before bed. Alcohol suppresses REM sleep.

Moving back to your own place after the pandemic

Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 06, 2021 at 4:26 PM

During the pandemic, many adult children moved back in with their parents.  Some have found it hard to return to their own homes.  I must admit, I loved having my son and his family move in with us for a while during the height of Covid 19.  I am not sure, though, whether my son and his family found it difficult to return to their life back in New York. 

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It is still safer to exercise outside

Posted by Charles Waisbren on May 21, 2021 at 10:04 AM

Although we are making great progress against Covid 19, it is still safer to exercise outside rather than in a closed gym.  The smaller indoor space, heavy breathing and multiple exercisers make the gym experience risker than being outside.  It is summer now.  Get out to walk, jog, bike or do your yoga on an outdoor mat.

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It is FRESH START time

Posted by Charles Waisbren on May 16, 2021 at 2:17 PM

Turning the corner on the pandemic is a great time to reset.  We need to lose those Covid 19 pounds and get back into shape.

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Get your gardening gloves on!

Posted by Charles Waisbren on May 07, 2021 at 9:59 AM

The weather has turned nice.  Spring is here.  Gardening is good for your muscles, helps reduce stress, gets you your dose of vitamin D and is Covid worry free.  Visit your garden center and get to work!

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Good News!

Posted by Charles Waisbren on April 24, 2021 at 9:19 AM

Good news!  It now appears that as long as you are outdoors and socially distanced, it is safe to be without your mask.

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The Covid 19 variants are another reason why you should get vaccinated

Posted by Charles Waisbren on April 17, 2021 at 10:46 AM

Indeed, we are finding out about Covid 19 variants.  Some cause more severe disease than the original Covid 19 virus.  All the vaccines are effective in preventing severe disease from all the Covid 19 viruses.  Add it to the list of why you should get vaccinated.

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Dust off your social skills!

Posted by Charles Waisbren on April 09, 2021 at 12:11 PM

Beware!  It might take a while to get back feeling comfortable with other people.

Start small....

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Answers to your questions about the Covid 19 vaccinations

Posted by Charles Waisbren on April 02, 2021 at 3:14 PM

Answers to your questions about the Covid 19 vaccinations:
The side effects from the vaccine are minimally troublesome.
25% of people don't experience any side effects.
Don't worry if you have no side effects: The vaccine is still working.
Even taking Tylenol before or after the vaccine doesn't diminish the
  vaccines' efficacy.
You should still get the Covid 19 vaccination even if you have
  already had Covid.
The vaccines do work against the variants.