Are N95 and KN95 masks reusable?
Source: USA Today / Gabriela Miranda / January 12, 2022
As more and more health experts urge Americans to swap their cloth masks for either a N95 or KN95 mask, others are explaining how often to reuse the single mask.
Omicron is far more transmissible than other known coronavirus variants even through thick fabric face masks. More people are purchasing surgical or N95 masks as health experts Linsey Marr, a researcher at Virginia Tech told NPR, "Cloth masks are not going to cut it with omicron."
Although N95 and KN95 masks were created for just single use, guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people can get several uses out of the masks.
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Staying active as you get older is key to aging well. Physical activity can not only reduce the risk of heart disease and cognitive decline, it can also help you maintain your ability to perform everyday activities like carrying groceries, getting out of bed in the morning, and lifting your grandchildren or pets.
Keith Strauss struggled with the best way to help his aging parents without losing his own independence. Together, they found a program that worked for them all. He shares his story with Seniors Guide readers.As an adult with two older and healthy parents, I worry they may face challenges as they age – that will not only affect them, but also myself.
As parents age, their adult children may find that roles are reversing – rather than the parents doing the guiding, the kids may have to guide Mom and Dad. If you suspect that your parents may need to move into a senior community, where they can receive greater care and attention, you may need to initiate that conversation. Seniors Guide looks at how to talk to your parents about assisted living and other care options.
While we often envision parents of newborns when we hear of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the law also applies to some caregivers as well. Kiplinger Financial dives into the intricacies of the FMLA.Since 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has protected employees who need to take time off from work to care for themselves or others.
Green beans have accompanied everyday meals and holiday tables for centuries. Besides the delicious factor, does the nutritional value of this common dish support their popularity? How can you easily add them to your meal planning?
After age 40, people may lose up to 8% of their muscle mass per decade, and this loss may accelerate with age. The SHIELD (Strengthening Health In ELDerly through nutrition) study conducted by Changi General Hospital, SingHealth Polyclinics, and Abbott revealed that for seniors over 65, each additional year is associated with a 13% higher chance of having low muscle mass.1 This loss not only affects physical strength but is also linked to increased risks of falls, fractures, and reduced mobility.
Between 1900 and 2000, the average U.S. life expectancy increased by nearly 30 years. That statistic addresses quantity, but what about the quality of those extra years? When a senior’s children have grown and moved away, and the senior has retired, what happens next?
“Our lifestyle choices – our sleep habits, diet, exercise, exposure to drugs and alcohol, all of it – shapes this response that rebuilds our body and how we deal with chronic stress,” Dr. Lavretsky said at “An Integrated U: Integrative Medicine Across the Lifespan
Carbohydrates make up more than half of our energy intake. For a healthy diet, high-quality carbs, including grains, fruits, and vegetables are preferable to low-quality carbs like added sugars, refined grains, and fruit juices. In a study recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers in China analyzed data of more than 17,000 participants who ate different types of diets composed of high- and low-quality carbs to assess how this impacts sleep patterns.
Eating more meat, particularly red meat, and fewer plants produced more harmful bacteria species. These leads to more protein fermentation in the gut, which can cause local and systemic inflammation and the production of fewer SCFAs.