Say Yes to Science w/ Dr. Carol Portlock

Thanks to vaccines and other medical innovation, COVID-19 is now endemic.

On 1st and 3rd Mondays at 11am, clinical psychologist Frank Corigliano will continue to address your concerns about managing day-to-day during this trying time.

On 2nd and 4th Mondays at 5pm, retired oncologist Carol Portlock will discuss new and intriguing science in multiple areas, including some relevant to COVID.

Suggested readings:

Covid bivalent boosters will be available soon, with restrictions:
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/03/29/1166629853/the-fda-may-soon-authorize-a-spring-round-of-covid-19-boosters-for-some-people

The gut microbiome may influence motivation to exercise
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/gut-microbes-may-affect-motivation-exercise
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05525-z

Increased fluid flow around the brain may assist in “brain hygiene”
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/scientists-spinal-fluid-awake-brain
https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3002035

Turbulence in air travel is increasing due to CO2 rise
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1465-z
https://www.nytimes.com/article/airplane-turbulence.html

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