The news cycle is still dominated by the COVID-19 process induced by the SARS-CoV-2 virus; here are a few additional viewpoints that you might have missed this week. Note that in last week’s links post I listed a handful of CDC and tracker site links that you might find useful as well.
The power of hand washing to prevent COVID-19. (Free Medscape account required)
Over 60: Stock up and avoid crowds? Might be painting with a pretty broad brush here…
Higher humidity and viral transmissibility.
COVID-19 mortality may be under 1%.
EPA list of approved products to use against COVID-19.
Why we’re still traveling. (Though you have to wonder if their opinion is changing this week…)
Fats and Fat Consumption in the News
The dietary guidelines fat dilemma.
Odds and Ends Roundup: Fitness, Dementia, Longevity, and More
Leisure time physical activity lessons AD risk.
Senior fitness yields multiple dividends.
Live longer if you spring clean?
The science of slime (mucous).
Rectal insertion of potatoes won’t cure hemorrhoids. How impressive is it that this even need be discussed…
Podcast of the Week
Gundry interviews Sisson; two of the big boys chat it up.
Food, Glorious Food
Everybody should have a tiny potted kitchen garden.
