7 Things to Know About Hand Sanitizer When to use it, how it works and why you shouldn't make it at home by Rachel Nania Getty Images One of the best ways to prevent a coronavirus infection is to wash your hands with soap and water — and when soap and water aren't available, public health experts say alcohol-based hand sanitizer is the next best option. But just how effective are gels and sprays when it comes to getting rid of dangerous germs, such as the coronavirus? Here are seven things you should know about hand sanitizer . 1. Hand sanitizer kills germs but doesn't clean your hands Soap and water reign supreme when it comes to infection control, but believe it or not, soap and water do not kill germs; they remove them. The duo's effectiveness boils down to the mechanics of handwashing. The rubbing and scrubbing of so...

Simple steps for safer socializing: Analysis We are working to suppress and contain the virus, not each other. By Dr. Jay Bhatt and Bechara Choucair May 28, 2020, 12:11 PM 5 steps for safer socializing As states and businesses start to reopen , people across the country are trying to figure out how to be safe in this new normal. The good news is that the we all now have another tool in our toolbox – an appreciation and understanding of public health and prevention. People have made tried and true public health interventions a part of their daily lives. They watch and share disease models with interest, are wearing masks in public to protect themselves and others, and thousands have taken contact tracing courses so they can help identify people who may have come into contact with an infected person. We are all ready to leave the house and restart our social lives in the real world. And we can do that safely, if we follow a few tips: Make (flexible) plans Many tasks will...

Steroid dexamethasone reduces deaths among patients with severe COVID-19 - trial shows 6/16/2020 Steroid dexamethasone reduces deaths among patients with severe COVID-19 - trial shows LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - A cheap and widely-used steroid called dexamethasone has become the first drug shown to be able to save lives among COVID-19 patients in what scientists said is a "major breakthrough" in the coronavirus pandemic. © Getty Powered by Microsoft News Trial results announced on Tuesday showed dexamethasone, which is used to reduce inflammati...

8 Simple Tips to Live Longer and Healthier Turns out extending your lifespan is pretty damn easy. Just follow these definitive, scientific, time-tested methods. Photo by Hugh Sitton/Stocksy Over the past few years, there has been an ever-increasing obsession with biohacking and life extension: FDA-approved studies to see if metformin, a drug historically used to treat Type 2 diabetes, can slow aging. A supplement called Basis , which purports to extend life and is backed by multiple Nobel Prize–winning scientists. Transfusing the blood of younger individuals into older ones. Plus a whole manner of other hacks, such as dumping loads of butter into your coffee and wearing headbands that allegedly improve brain function . Although these approaches are intriguing and arguably worth studying further (at least some of them), too many people seem to have forgotten that there already exists a scientifical...

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If you appreciate the kindness shown you by others, say it with actions as well as words. The people who enjoy the greatest financial and personal success in life are those who build lasting relationships — with business associates, friends, co-workers, and others. They take the time and trouble to stay in touch, and they make sure that when someone does a good deed for them, they respond in kind. Build your network of personal and professional friends by taking the initiative and being a friend. ~Napoleon Hill

Medicare Checklist What to do to get prepared for Medicare Medicare can be complex, but our handy checklist has everything you need to get ready to enroll. 6 Months Before Turning 65: Explore the ABCD’s of Medicare. Start with an overview Read about Parts A & B Read about Part C Read about Part D Read about Medigap Does your work history (or current/former spouse’s) qualify you for coverage? Find out Learn how other coverage works with Medicare. Check eligibility Make sense of the costs of Medicare. Start with an overview Read about Parts A & B costs Read about Part C costs Read about Part D costs Read about Medigap costs Learn about getting help with costs Understand your enrollment options. Start with an overview Plan to enroll on time to avoid penalties and delays in coverage, depending on when is best for you. If you plan to enroll in your Initial Enrollment Period , set a reminder for yourself for 3 months before your 65th birthday. 4 Months Before Tur...