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Thanksgiving tips during Covid 19

Posted by Charles Waisbren on November 14, 2020 at 7:10 AM

Thanksgiving safety tips: Try to keep your gathering small; have your guests try to be particularly vigilant the week before they are due to visit; have your guests be tested for Covid several days before thanksgiving; weather permitting, try to keep some windows open; keep your oven and bathroom exhaust fans on; keep your masks on as much as possible. Enjoy regardless of these trying times. Happy Thanksgiving!

Masks are effective!

Posted by Charles Waisbren on November 07, 2020 at 8:37 AM

Masks (along with social distancing and hand washing) are effective in reducing the chances of getting Covid 19 or giving it to someone else.  It is NOT safe out there.  Be smart.  Follow the CDC guidelines.  Wear your mask; practice social distancing; stay away from large gatherings; wash your hands frequently.

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Are you cleaning correctly?

Posted by Charles Waisbren on October 31, 2020 at 2:24 PM

Are you disinfecting your surfaces sufficiently? A quick wipe doesn't kill germs. The disinfectant must make contact with the surface for several minutes to be effective. Read the label on your disinfectant. It will state how long the disinfectant should remain on the surface before you wipe it away...

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A guide to how to start running

Posted by Charles Waisbren on October 25, 2020 at 9:30 AM

I think that this is a great guide on how to start running. Running is a great exercise! It will improve your physical as well as your mental health during these trying times. It doesn't require much time or monetary investment. Give it a try! You will feel wonderful once you are on your way.

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Fight the Covid 19 weight gain

Posted by Charles Waisbren on October 16, 2020 at 12:04 PM

Fight the Covid 19 weight gain! Use the shelter in place time to set up a good exercise routine as well as a daily, healthy meal plan.
Use the time spent NOT commuting to work to use. Get in shape and become a lean, mean fighting machine.

Be sure to exercise during this pandemic

Posted by Charles Waisbren on October 07, 2020 at 5:59 PM

 

During this pandemic, let's not forget to exercise. Since we aren't travelling nearly as much, now more than ever we need to formally work out so our bodies won't expand and our mind won't congeal. Get on that home exercise bike; go take that jog outside; take the dog for his daily walk.... It will help your body and your soul get through this difficult time.
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Statins are beneficial for all adult age groups

Posted by Charles Waisbren on September 27, 2020 at 11:34 AM

There is more evidence that statins are extremely beneficial for all adult age groups.  If your LDL is above 190 and unresponsive to diet and exercise, a statin is in your future. If you have known cardiovascular disease or diabetes, a statin is in your future regardless of your LDL.  The good news is that most of the statins are now generic and quite inexpensive.

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Get your flu vaccine!

Posted by Charles Waisbren on September 19, 2020 at 10:52 AM

This year in the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic, it is particularly important to get your flu shot. Flu mimics the symptoms of Covid 19 and hence a flu outbreak will overwhelm the Covid testing facilities. Also, a flu outbreak will stress the medical facilities supporting inflicted flu or Covid patients. Get you flu vaccine! October is the best month to get this done (but any month will do).....

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Pandemic aside: You need to continue to exercise!

Posted by Charles Waisbren on September 11, 2020 at 12:19 PM

Indeed this is a very stressful time.  Now more than ever, we need to exercise!  This study reaffirms that exercise reduces stress.  Go take that walk; Start jogging outside; Use that exercise bike; Take that on-line exercise class.  You will feel better if you get that heart rate up!

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A Covid 19 vaccine is indeed imminent

Posted by Charles Waisbren on September 04, 2020 at 8:01 AM

Help is on the way.  Several vaccines against Covid 19 are in the works and should be ready by the fall.  Early results seem to indicate that they are safe and effective.  There is light at the end of this Covid tunnel.  Hang in there!

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