The Seasonal Flu Shot Helps With COVID-19

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Congratulations on surviving election day!!  While voting is behind us, COVID-19 remains a threat to our health.  Fortunately, I have some good news to tell you about.  The seasonal flu shot can provide some protection against the most severe effects of COVID-19.  While flu shots do not appear to prevent COVID-19, there is emerging evidence…

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CDC Update Regarding COVID-19 Risk Factors

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The CDC has just updated its list of underlying medical conditions that put individuals at risk of severe illness, or even death, from COVID-19.  This CDC guidance includes risk factors for adults as well as children.  The most prevalent risk factor that puts adult American’s in jeopardy is body weight.  According to the CDC, approximately…

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What We Know So Far About Masks and Coronavirus

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A few minutes ago I received an email from WebMD that I want to let you know about.   According to WebMD, the key to stopping COVID-19 in its tracks are the use of masks. WebMD reports that masks work and cites the case of a hair salon in Missouri as proof: Two unwitting hairstylists in Missouri…

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A New Age For Film Festivals

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When I lived in New York, I was a regular at film festivals and loved the experience.  Film festivals have provided a venue for many iconic blockbusters, and independent and rising directors, actors, and producers use film festivals to introduce their work to audiences.  Film festivals level the competitive playing field between large budget studios…

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A Carnival Cruise Ship Can Be Yours!!

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Did you know that for a few million dollars you can buy a Carnival, Holland America, or and Princess cruise ship?   That’s right…your favorite ship can be yours.   The Carnival Holiday cruised the Caribbean for decades, with South Florida being its home from 1985 through 2009.  It was the first ship built by Carnival Cruise in its groundbreaking…

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CDC COVID ALERT – Bad News For Restaurants

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The CDC has some bad news for the restaurant industry that they published earlier this week.   According to the CDC, among people who are afflicted with COVID-19, they are twice as likely to have reported restaurant dining in the 14 days prior to becoming ill than those who tested negative.   However, there was no reported correlation between gatherings…

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CDC ADVISES OF NEW COVID-19 ALERT

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The CDC has some bad news for the restaurant industry that they published earlier this week.   According to the CDC, among people who are afflicted with COVID-19, they are twice as likely to have reported restaurant dining in the 14 days prior to becoming ill than those who tested negative.   However, there was no reported correlation between gatherings…

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New Information About Recovering From COVID-19

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COVID-19 related heart and lung damage may be reversible according to a study presented earlier today at the European Respiratory Society International Congress. However, enrollment in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is very important.  And the earlier the better.  The author of the study stated: The findings from this study show the importance of implementing structured follow-up care…

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I Hate It When I Can’t Remember My Password!

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I really hate it when I forget my username or password to an important website! This almost always seems to happen when I am with a client, customer, my wife, or kids. When I saw the below on Facebook I was reminded of the last time I had to reset my password.   WINDOWS:  Please enter your…

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New CDC Information About Pre-Existing Conditions and COVID-19

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I hope you are staying safe and healthy.   Every few weeks the CDC updates its guidance on who is most at risk for severe illness from COVID-19 and I want to share this important information with you.   According to the latest information from the CDC, people of any age are at increased risk of severe illness…

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