Posted about this back here. Annoying: A knee issue . The issue was originally a Baker's Cyst but the underlying problem (and it's been for several years) is arthritis in the inner aspect of my left knee. On Monday I had the first of four shots of this stuff What Are Hyaluronic Acid Joint Injections? for … Read more
Another nice, easy, hike – 2.65 miles according to Kathy’s iPhone GPS (or something on her iPhone). Turkey Hill elevation is 771 feet, and the iPhone says we walked up 30 stories – 300 feet. Guess we started at the 400 plus feet elevation. Some pix – First up, the “Hot Mommas” shot. Brigid – … Read more
Not sure what their definition of "heavy" is, but increases chance of death prior to age 60 by 40%. A pretty interesting 42 year study. Swedish researchers analyzed the records of more than 45,000 men beginning in 1969 and 1970. The scientists from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm reported that 4,000 died during the 42-year … Read more
Yay! Must try at Farandaville – hopefully will be available in the U.S.
Mrs. Clinton yesterday, at the Greater Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, NY. This is not a photo-shopped picture. From newschannel 12 in Westchester: "Hundreds of Churchgoers were stunned with a surprise visit to their Sunday morning services. … She spoke to parishioners at Greater Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon." Meanwhile Bernie Sanders was at the … Read more
Superglue. Not me, I'm a wuss.
Very apropos, since yesterday we went on a quick hike on the Turkey Hill loop. From my friend Theresa – and see picture at bottom of two brainy hikers! Doctors Explain How Hiking Actually Changes Our Brains Aside from the almost instant feeling of calm and contentment that accompanies time outdoors, hiking in nature can … Read more
Yes, in fact everyone in our house had pokemon-derived names! (momazoid, etc).
Here's a link – Amoris Laetitia I look forward to reading the document when it is an ebook. in the meantime, here's a short balanced analysis – Bill Donohue comments on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, "The Joy of Love." To read it click here. Here's the first part of Donohue's note – Pope Francis' apostolic … Read more
From the Telegraph (UK). A study in the USA. These are autologous transplants (like I had for my lymphoma) using the patient's own stem cells. Now, in the largest trial ever conducted, doctors in the US have proven that even the most serious cases of heart failure can be repaired using stem cells harvested from … Read more