by We Can Do This COVID-19 

Public Education Campaign

(NAPSI)—Running was Rob Smith’s passion. He ran every day, ate healthy foods, and had good sleep habits. Because of his healthy lifestyle, Smith believed that it was very unlikely COVID-19 would have a serious effect on his health. In September 2020, at the age of 22, Smith contracted the virus, and his life changed forever.

“I used to run 5 or 6 miles a day. Now, when I walk up a flight of stairs, I’m gasping for air,” said Smith, who misses his daily exercise. “It feels like my brain is clouded, and I can’t think straight. It’s surreal.”

Smith is not alone. Though many healthy young people who contract COVID have mild symptoms and recover quickly, others experience a wide range of new, returning or ongoing health problems that can persist for months. This condition is referred to as long COVID. As scientists work to learn more about long COVID, many mysteries remain.  Continue reading →

(NAPSI)—Being a hero and helping repair the world may be easier than many people realize. How? Become a blood stem cell or marrow donor, volunteer or a supporter.

The Problem

Every three minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society estimates that 186,400 people will experience this frightening news just this year.

While a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant can serve as a cure for leukemia and other blood cancers, only 30 percent of patients have a matching donor in their families. The remaining 70 percent must hope that a compatible stranger can be found through the global registry.

Seeking Solutions

For the past 30 years, one organization has been singularly passionate about engaging the public to get everyone involved in curing blood cancer. Gift of Life Marrow Registry, a nonprofit based in Boca Raton, Florida, works globally to find matching bone marrow and blood stem cell donors for patients battling nearly 100 diseases, including blood cancer, immune disorders and sickle cell. Continue reading →

From www.archynewsy.com/nasa-shows-the-phenomenon-butterfly-nebula/

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), revealed through its official account on the social network Instagram: ‘NASA Hubble’ a impressive image taken by the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

It is the phenomenon called ‘butterfly nebula’, which is characterized by its extensive colors, formed by a star that consumes solar energy and sheds its outer layers of material.

“Streams of intense ultraviolet radiation cause material ejected from the nebula to glow”NASA explained.

But nevertheless, The space entity adds that from one moment to another said brightness will fade and leave a small stellar corpse called a “white dwarf”.

The Butterfly Nebula’s cosmic wings have never looked better, thanks to observations from both Hubble and the @nasachandraxray Observatory.

This nebula formed after a star like our Sun used up most of its fuel and shed its outer layers of material.

P.S.: Planetary nebulae really have nothing to do with planets! They were misnamed by early astronomers looking through small telescopes when they thought that these objects looked like planets.

Image credits: X-ray: NASA/CXC/RIT/J.Kastner; Optical: NASA/ESA/AURA/STScI

by Dr. Jay King, DVM 

(NAPSI)—By the age of three, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of dental disease. If your pet has smelly breath, it could be a warning sign. Pet parents might not know that bad breath is caused by harmful bacteria and can be an indicator of oral disease. Harmful bacteria in the mouth can also work its way under the gum line, cause gum disease and get into the bloodstream. It gets worse. Bacteria in the blood can harm joints, damage organs and lead to chronic disease.

Doctor’s Advice

As a veterinarian, I want you to know it’s important to be proactive when it comes to pets’ oral health, and how easy and affordable it can be to vastly improve it with an oral-care probiotic. ProBiora3®, a proprietary blend of three beneficial bacteria strains, found only in ProBioraPet®, is all natural and packed with beneficial bacteria. This abundance of “good bacteria” crowds out the “bad bacteria” and does away with the source of bad breath. Simply sprinkle one scoop daily into your pet’s food. There’s no odor and no taste. Pets still happily enjoy their chow—and you can enjoy sweeter pet kisses. Continue reading →

(NAPSI)—It’s still Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment season and many fitness-minded folks are choosing to sign up for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans because they appreciate the extra benefits such as subsidized gym memberships. If you have one of these plans, or you’re thinking of enrolling in one, then you may be ready to take the next step in your exercise journey by joining a new fitness center. Here are three tips to help you select the best fitness center for your needs: Continue reading →

Strawberries stuffed with lightly-sweetened cream cheese and walnuts are perfect for that romantic evening. They go great with champagne! Pecans also work well in this recipe.

• 20 fresh strawberries
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 1 ½ tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

Dice two strawberries and set aside. Cut the stems off of each of the remaining strawberries, forming a base for strawberries to stand on. Starting at the pointed ends and cutting most of the way, but not completely through the stem end, slice each strawberry into four wedges.

Beat the cream cheese until fluffy; stir in the diced strawberries, walnuts, and powdered sugar. Spoon or pipe about a teaspoon of mix into each strawberry.

More recipes at www.allrecipes.com

by the We Can Do This 

COVID-19 Public Education Campaign 

(NAPSI)—January is a month when people make New Year’s resolutions that often include pledges to take steps for better health. With new variants of COVID-19 moving rapidly throughout the world, 2022 resolutions that involve COVID vaccines and boosters can go a long way toward making the new year healthy for everyone. And it can be an easy resolution to keep.

“Vaccines are wonders of medicine that have prevented suffering and death from deadly diseases such as smallpox, polio, and diphtheria,” said Dr. Danielle Zerr, pediatric infectious disease specialist at Seattle Children’s Hospital. “When thinking about how to be healthy in 2022, COVID-19 vaccines and boosters should be high on the list of important and simple steps to good health.”  Continue reading →

(NAPSI)—Every year more than 5 million homes change hands in America, almost 35,000 of those are in Broward County. For most people, that can be pretty daunting—but it doesn’t have to be.

The Problem 

Selling a home is often cited as one of the most emotionally difficult life events. In fact, 77% of respondents told pollsters at 1000watt they might be willing to take 5 to10% less for their home to avoid the hassle.  Continue reading →

(NAPSI)—With each generation’s expected retirement time growing longer and longer, you may need to plan for 20 to 30 years of life after you stop working. And when it comes to ways to save for the future, many Americans think first of the 401(k), the most popular and well-known retirement savings option.

Saving for Your Health

Lesser known—and understood—is another way to save for your future: the Health Savings Account (HSA). With rising healthcare costs that can exceed $10,000 annually during the retirement years, HSAs are gaining more recognition as a smart way to complement 401(k)s and other retirement savings options by helping you plan and save for healthcare costs encountered now and in the future. Continue reading →