News Fresh Today: May 2020

Sunday, 31 May 2020

Coronavirus changes how doctors deal with death

Five doctors administering end-of-life care reflect on the current crisis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2ZXgIqm

Coronavirus: Shielding changes will make a 'huge difference' - Robert Jenrick

The communities secretary says the rate of infection is low enough to allow those who have been shielding to do "modest things". via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3eFVO3j

Coronavirus: IVF pause like 'rug pulled beneath you'

A couple whose IVF treatment was delayed say struggling to start a family has been "heart-wrenching". via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2MkSdeB

Coronavirus: Dominic Raab defends lockdown relaxation measures in England

The foreign secretary admitted that the government's five-level, colour-coded alert system was not yet at level three. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2TUq9Tz

Coronavirus: People shielding in England allowed outdoors from Monday

Some restrictions on vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus are to be eased after 10 weeks. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2XiDZ4z

Coronavirus: 'I'm high risk but made a full recovery'

Positive stories from people considered at high risk who have made a full recovery from coronavirus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2XIQYvj

Saturday, 30 May 2020

Coronavirus: 'Don't tear the pants out of it' warns scientist on lockdown easing

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer has warned the public to be sensible as lockdown eases in England. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/36JdoAF

Coronavirus: Scientists urge vigilance amid easing of lockdown measures

Lockdown measures in England are easing from Monday, but some scientists warn that the government is lifting restrictions too soon. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2yQxhcy

Friday, 29 May 2020

Coronavirus: What happens next?

Clive Myrie meets patients and staff on the Covid ward at the Royal London Hospital. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2MdQA2l

DIY dentistry: What is safe to do to your own teeth?

How can you treat your own teeth while waiting to see a dentist? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3djB8hk

Coronavirus: South Korea closes schools again after biggest spike in weeks

Schools that had just re-opened days ago have now been forced shut again after a spike in cases. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3dj4SLg

Thursday, 28 May 2020

Coronavirus: How the virus is hitting some harder than others

The BBC’s Clive Myrie meets black and minority ethnic hospital staff and sees the impact the virus is having beyond the ward. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2ZGUCIG

Coronavirus: Contact tracing like 'detective work'

As the UK prepares to unlock from the pandemic, how can contact tracing help? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/36BvVyC

Coronavirus: 'Vast majority will say yes' to test and trace

Heath Secretary Matt Hancock says the vast majority of people in the UK will cooperate with the test and trace system. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3c6PMah

Coronavirus deaths in US top 100,000

The US has seen more deaths (currently 100,047) and infections (1.69 million) than any other country. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3gvkSMc

Virus tracing systems start in England and Scotland

Thousands of contact tracers are tracking down close contacts of people with coronavirus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3gtcKvv

Wednesday, 27 May 2020

Coronavirus: How a hospital and its community copes with death

How one of London’s Asian communities and its hospital copes with death during the coronavirus pandemic. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3gtPqhg

Coronavirus: Matt Hancock outlines new isolation guidelines

From Thursday, those who have been contacted by the NHS will be asked to isolate, even if they do not have symptoms. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3ekNwgQ

Coronavirus: Everyone in the UK is now eligible for a test

The Health Secretary has announced everyone with coronavirus symptoms is now eligible to be tested. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3gvyiI3

Coronavirus: The human cost of virus misinformation

A BBC team tracking coronavirus misinformation has found links to assaults, arsons and deaths - and the potential for even greater indirect harm. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2XzA41Z

Coronavirus: One week in one hospital

The BBC has been given unprecedented access to a hospital in the heart of London, for one week. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2yzBDV9

Tuesday, 26 May 2020

Coronavirus: Why can I shop but not visit my relatives?

Prof John Newton on why the risk of transmission is higher in households than in shops. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3d8f4py

Coronavirus: UK authorises anti-viral drug remdesivir

Remdesivir was originally developed as a drug to fight Ebola. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2A9V9It

Coronavirus: Can we stay safe as lockdown eases?

As lockdowns ease, what are the risks of getting infected as people come into closer contact again? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3gk38TM

Coronavirus: How to keep safe while shopping

From one way systems to not touching everything on the shelves - shopping will look very different. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2Xxi8VI

Monday, 25 May 2020

Coronavirus: The search for antibody super donors

The NHS is urging men, under 35s and those who have recently recovered from Covid-19 to donate plasma. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2XwDMcz

Coronavirus: WHO halts trials of hydroxychloroquine over safety fears

Testing of hydroxychloroquine as a possible coronavirus treatment is suspended by the health agency. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/36w9N96

Coronavirus: Care home creates 'drive-through' visit

After careful planning, families were able to see the residents of one care home from the safety of their cars. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/36wybYa

Sunday, 24 May 2020

Coronavirus lockdown could ‘deal fatal blow’ to HIV in the UK

The coronavirus lockdown has created a unique opportunity to reduce HIV transmissions in the UK, according to one of Europe’s largest sexual health clinics. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3glggIo

Coronavirus: How care home workers are trying to cope

Workers at a London care home on how they coped with a coronavirus outbreak and several deaths. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3glWBrB

Saturday, 23 May 2020

Coronavirus: When can we hug our friends and family again?

Advice on how to look after your mental health during the pandemic crisis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2yrP8WT

Coronavirus: The care home that locked down early

Despite government pressure to take patients being discharged from hospitals, this care home refused and locked down early. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3bRgnYE

Friday, 22 May 2020

Coronavirus: Can children catch and pass on coronavirus?

BBC's Health Correspondent Laura Foster explains what we know currently about how children are affected by the virus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3bUTofs

Coronavirus: Immune clue sparks treatment hope

Better understanding of Covid-19's impact on the immune system gives hope an existing drug might aid recovery. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3cUXN3e

Coronavirus: Children and older adults to take part in vaccine trial

The Oxford trial will monitor the effects on thousands of people's immune systems. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2ymbARc

Thursday, 21 May 2020

Coronavirus: Could there be a second wave?

What factors determine a potential second wave of Covid-19 infections? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2ASetu7

Coronavirus: UK's ninth Clap for Carers

From a helipad to the streets, millions thank front-line workers risking their lives to fight coronavirus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/36rhCwz

Best longevity app as of 2020? LifeExtend, and it's free

Among the longevity apps, LifeExtend is the clear winner as of May 2020. The app is evidence-based, has great references and it is free: https://lifeapps.io/apps/life-extend/

It is backed by the physician/entrepreneur Don Brown (LifeOmics) and the University of Indiana, so it is not going away next year.

The app is packed with features and you can dig deeper in any of the domains/5 pillars when you have time.

LifeExtend is based on 5 scientifically proven health pillars, they appear as 5 columns and you collect points in each pillar. It looks like a game but the benefits are very much real.

The app tracks the big 5 longevity practices:

1. Sleep. Give yourself an 8-hour sleep opportunity every night. Aim for at least 7 hours of sleep per night. Oura ring ($300) or Withings under mattress sensor ($99) are very helpful. You will quickly realize there is a big difference between hours in bed and hours sleep. 8 hours in bed will give your approximately 7 hours of sleep. Try to go to bed at 9:30-10 pm to maximize deep sleep which typically occurs in the earlier hours the 8-hour sleep opportunity. Sleep is the most important longevity practice. Mathew Walker's book is an essential reading. Watch his talks on YouTube before buying the book.

2. Nutrition. At a minimum, eat at least 5 servings of vegetables per day. Fruits are OK but not as good as vegetables. Consider a whole-food plant-based diet. Plants stimulate hormesis, check out Dr Matteson's article on the topic in PubMed. Simply cooked, minimally processed meals are the best choice. Valter Longo's longevity diet is an excellent choice. Watch his talks on YouTube before buying the book. Most centenarians have BMI around 20.

3. Time-restricted eating/Intermittent fasting. Packing all nutritional intake into a window of no more than 6-8 hours (or intermittent fasting for at least 14 hours per day). In addition to time-restricted eating (TRE), consider the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD, Prolon (TM)), developed by Dr Longo. Dr Mattison's NEJM article from December 2019 is an excellent summary of the benefits and the practices. Time-restricted eating (TRE) is the more accurate term for the time of fasting charted in the Life Extend app vs. intermittent fasting.

4. Physical activity/exercise. Get at least 30 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity. Walking is not enough. As we get older, low impact exercises take priority. Exercise is defined as at least 10-minute continuous activity. HIIT (high intensity interval training), with no jumping or equipment, is a very practical choice.

5. Stress management/mindfulness. Engage in meditation or other stress reduction activities. LifeExtend integrates the medication guides within the app. Wim Hof Method free app is an excellent starting point as a relaxation/active mediation practice.Wim Hof adds an additional hormetic stress via cold exposure (optional).

Satchin Panda's app works in a similar way, adding data about nutrition, sleep, exercise, but the interface has a different focus: myCircadianClock | Salk Institute https://mycircadianclock.org

More and more employers have an activity/healthy weight requirements pushed to the employees in order to pay lower insurance premiums. A typical example would include 5,000 steps per day, no obesity, hypertension, diabetes or asthma. LifeExtend can help you achieve some of those goals on your own.

References:

https://medium.com/lifeomic/a-vision-of-life-extend-a-powerful-precision-health-mobile-app-b00e9e443bbf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kCRJLSUit4

Check LifeOmics' playlists for more info: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOiisp_IiWB6bWJtgzh7OQ/playlists via CasesBlog - Medical and Health Blog More READ Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3gaxDeF

What's it like using the Covid-19 track and trace app?

Isle of Wight resident Megan Mackney describes using the Covid-19 contact tracing app. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2TtyEoF

Coronavirus: Hydroxychloroquine trial begins in the UK

The study will test the drugs - one of which Donald Trump has said he is taking - against a placebo. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3e4G1dV

Coronavirus: Spain tightens mask rules for all older than five

Wearing one will be compulsory for most people indoors and out, if social distancing is not possible. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3gbBQiv

Coronavirus: All 50 US states move toward reopening

Even as cases climb, most of the US has now taken steps to loosen Covid-19 guidelines. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3bS69Hk

Wednesday, 20 May 2020

Coronavirus: 'Wash hands at least six times a day'

Simple soap and water can kill the virus if you use it often enough, experts say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2zfU01F

Coronavirus: What's going wrong in Sweden's care homes?

Swedish healthcare is under scrutiny over the high rate of Covid-19 deaths in care homes. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2zfyjif

Coronavirus bites into Australia's bushfire recovery

Some tourist towns had barely survived fires when the virus hit, and locals say they are struggling. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2zVbhx4

Organ donation: The man waiting on his third transplant

Fez is hoping new organ donation laws might mean he could get his third kidney soon. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2ADEAVk