A new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that older adults who received the two-shot shingles vaccine had a 24% lower risk of developing dementia. Additionally, the American College of Gynecology has released a recommended immunization schedule for pregnant women, which includes the inactivated or recombinant influenza vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine.
Building Resilience
Stress can have negative effects on our bodies, but we can become resilient by creating a support network, taking time for ourselves, and practicing mindfulness. Harvard Medical School refers to this as ‘anti-fragility.’ By making positive choices, such as improving our physical activity, nutrition, and sleep habits, we can reduce chronic stress and achieve better health and happiness.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
