Fell..

 

Condom sales dipped unexpectedly during the pandemic, according to Karex, the world's largest manufacturer.

Sales fell as much as 40 percent over the last two years. That runs contrary to what the industry had been expecting, and most companies had forecast an increase in contraceptive sales due to widespread economic uncertainty.

Demand began to slump at the start of the pandemic, when hotels and motels were forced to close. That removed a valuable form of privacy and also delivered a heavy blow to in-person sex workers.

Government condom distribution programs were also halted because of the pandemic as nonessential health clinics were closed temporarily.

Laughing..

 

Pompeo..

 

America isn’t just seeing less of Mike Pompeo. We are seeing less of the former secretary of state because there is literally less of him — 90 pounds, to be exact.

The former director of the CIA has faced a lot of challenging situations in his long career, but he hesitates to talk about his weight.

It all started on June 14, 2021, when Pompeo stepped on the scale and saw he was just pounds away from 300 for the first time in his life.

“I started exercising, not every day, but nearly every day, and eating right and the weight just started to come off,” he said.

Fast..

 

More people around the world are suffering because their immune systems can no longer tell the difference between healthy cells and invading micro-organisms. Disease defences that once protected them are instead attacking their tissue and organs.

Major international research to fight this trend – including London’s Francis Crick Institute, where two world experts, James Lee and Carola Vinuesa,  help pinpoint the precise causes of autoimmune disease, as these conditions are known.

Autoimmune diseases range from type 1 diabetes to rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and multiple sclerosis. 

Fast-food diets lack certain important ingredients, such as fibre, and evidence suggests this alteration affects a person’s microbiome the collection of micro-organisms that we have in our gut and which play a key role in controlling various bodily functions,” Vinuesa said.

“These changes in our microbiomes are then triggering autoimmune diseases, of which more than 100 types have now been discovered.”

Both scientists stressed that individual susceptibilities were involved in contracting such illnesses, ailments that also include celiac disease as well as lupus, which triggers inflammation and swelling and can cause damage to various organs, including the heart.

No Meat..

 As part of a healthy diet, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, fiber-rich whole grains, fish (preferably oily fish-at least twice per week), nuts, legumes and seeds and try eating some meals without meat. Select lower fat dairy products and poultry (skinless). Limit salt, sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages and red meat. 

  
You can slowly work up to at least 2½ hours (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity (e.g., brisk walking) every week or 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) of vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity (e.g., jogging, running) or a combination of both every week. 

Additionally, on 2 or more days a week you need muscle-strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest shoulders, and arms). Children should get at least 60 minutes of activity every day. Just an "active" thought.

Test..

 

Two years in this Saga, and the holidays coming, millions are flying everywhere to be with their families during Christmas time and no tests available. What we have is just continue talk in television, more advise, nonsense talk, but having test availability and even workers to perform the test and analyse it, were fired earlier. 

I suggest to leave the Medical Personal and Hospitals deal with medical issues, and keep the failed politicians and the Wana bees out of it. Just a thought.

Butterfly...

 

Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

The pursuit of happiness is a human characteristic everyone has in common. For many, happiness seems to be an elusive goal, and it’s easy to sink into misery and unhappiness. When this happens, people may turn to destructive substitutes like drugs or alcohol to mask the pain.

There are many different types of happiness that you can attain: joy, excitement, gratitude, pride, optimism, contentment and love, to name a few.
 Each person has something unique that makes them happy. As you become more self-aware, you’ll be able to reach a new level of contentment. Just a thought.

Smoke..

 

You've probably heard the saying "Sitting is the new smoking," and while it may be true, it can also be pretty infuriating to hear. What if your job requires you to be seated, or you simply need a day to unwind on the couch? 

The very vital job of the heart is to pump (aka circulate) blood and oxygen throughout the body. When you're sitting for prolonged periods of time, whole-body blood flow isn't optimal. 

Thankfully, there are plenty of easy-to-adopt habits to sprinkle into your day for better blood flow, like these recommendations:

Heart health isn't predicated on intense cardio alone. Walking "is undoubtedly the best way to increase your circulation.

Whether you're taking the time to go for a mile-long walk outside, moving up and down the stairs, or walking a few laps around your kitchen, those micro-movements throughout the day add up for the better.

Just a thought.

Fourth..

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a vaccine that targets the omicron variant of Covid will be ready in March, and the company's already begun manufacturing the doses.

Real-world data from the United Kingdom has shown that Pfizer and Moderna's vaccines are only about 10% effective at preventing symptomatic infection from omicron 20 weeks after the second dose, according to study from the U.K. Health Security Agency. 

However, the original two doses still provide good protection against severe illness, the study found. Booster shots are up to 75% effective at preventing symptomatic infection, according to the study. (For how long though?)

Bourla said it's not clear whether a fourth dose is needed. He said Pfizer will conduct experiments to make to determine if another dose is necessary.

Desruptive..