Top of the Fold: This Week’s COVIC-19 Must Read
This week’s must read is an open letter from a Belgian physicians group dealing with COVID-19 issues; a number of physician colleagues have forward this over recently, and several have been censured by their employers for even relaying the message, much less agreeing with the points therein.
This Week’s Eclectic Topic Collection: Vit D, Antioxidants, Cognitive Screening, Happiness and More
Is low free 25(OH)D Vit D the best predictor of all-cause mortality? (Free Medscape account required)
Impressive: A single “dose” of wild blueberries improved cognitive function in middle aged adults.
Are cognitive screening tools any good? (Free Medscape account required)
Time flies, even more so when you’re exhausted.
Condemning canola: How Canada convinced the world to eat engine lubricant.
The happiest states in America. (Looking at the most often weak criteria for lists like these is of course always the key; posted for entertainment value more than anything.)
The healthiest communities in America; see comment above.
Hey California and Oregon: Cattle might be a secret weapon in fight against wildfires.
The Obligatory COVID-19 Links from the Week You Probably Haven’t Seen
Are there ethnic differences in susceptibility to COVID-19?
NIH is “very concerned” about vaccine trial side effects.
A deeper look at a region’s asymptomatic carrier rates; impressive.
Other deadly viruses that vanished without a trace.
Podcast of the Week: Robert Silverman, DC
Robert Silverman, DC on the COVID-19 immune response and the gut-brain connection.
Food, Glorious Food
A nifty article about how sustainable ranching practices can boost quality and production.
