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Social distancing is the most effective way to stay safe
Posted by Charles Waisbren on April 19, 2020 at 5:46 PM
Covid 19 droplets descend more than propel. By having good space between yourself and others, chances of becoming into contact with the virus decrease dramatically.

Differences between a common cold and a Coronavirus infection
Posted by Charles Waisbren on March 14, 2020 at 10:02 AM
The main differences between a common cold and a Coronavirus infection: fever and shortness of breath. Both common colds and Coronavirus infections are associated with a runny nose, sore throat and cough. However, usually with a common cold there is no fever or difficulty in breathing. Both are often present with a Coronavirus illness.

The Corona Virus
Posted by Charles Waisbren on March 03, 2020 at 6:49 PM
The corona virus: a bit more contagious than the flu and more virulent (2% mortality versus .5%). The precautions are the same: avoidance of sick people; avoidance of crowds; frequent hand washing.
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How to develop good habits
Posted by Charles Waisbren on February 21, 2020 at 12:28 PM
To develop good habits, start slow and small. Build from there.
Read this excellent guide.

For Milwaukee citizens, very small risk of making contact with the Coronavirus
Posted by Charles Waisbren on February 12, 2020 at 2:34 PM
For us living in the tundra of Milwaukee, the risk of making contact with the Coronavirus is extremely small.

A household dog helps prevent eczema in the family
Posted by Charles Waisbren on January 31, 2020 at 1:32 PM
A household dog seems to help spare children from eczema. I'll let you know if this becomes true with baby Sam Burton:

Decrease your daily added sugar in your diet!
Posted by Charles Waisbren on January 04, 2020 at 9:44 AM
I am totally against sugar! Take the seven day sugar challenge and see how good you feel!
Our food is killing us
Posted by Charles Waisbren on December 21, 2019 at 8:06 AM
Our poor dietary habits are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. We need more concentration on improving our diet. This would have the greatest impact on the cost of health care.

Probiotics: Not so straight forward
Posted by Charles Waisbren on December 01, 2019 at 12:16 PM
Walk into a health food store, or even a drugstore, and you’re likely to find an entire aisle, maybe two, dedicated to probiotics. Probiotics are live micro-organisms, usually bacteria, that provide health benefits when consumed at appropriate doses. Proponents argue that they improve the composition of the gut microbiome, which is involved in many aspects of health including immunity, metabolism and mood. Framed this way, probiotics may seem like a no-brainer. But before you reach for your wallet, keep in mind that while many scientists and doctors believe that probiotics have promise, they also say that a lot of products on the market don’t live up to the hype.
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