Apple to GNU/Linux Journal: Food and exercise tracking with LibreOffice Calc
Transitioning my health tracking from proprietary apps on Apple devices to Free Software on GNU+Linux has proven fairly easy. The result is a simple spreadsheet that is private, future-proof, easy to update and back-up.
#Apple#Computing#Health#Fitness#FreeSoftware#GNU + #Linux#LibreOffice
RFK Jr. Wants to Overhaul a Vital System That Supports Childhood Immunization
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Dramatic changes to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program could drive drugmakers from the market, threatening access to shots, experts say.
“If (Kennedy’s) unstated goal is to basically destroy the vaccine industry, that could do it.”
https://www.propublica.org/article/rfk-childhood-vaccines-vicp?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
My SPARTA Strength Class (ages 65–97) at the Malden Senior Center welcomed two summer interns into a full-body experience. ✨These rockstars didn’t just demonstrate—they inspired. From cheers to high-fives, it was age-defying unity in motion.
📣We’re not just breaking a sweat—we’re breaking stereotypes.
#healthequity #fitness #inclusion #seniors #genz #fun #health #teamwork #exercise #workout#Boston
🗣️Thank you to Nate for having me on the Coach Vision #Podcast
To fellow coaches and #fitness pros: Our lived experiences aren’t just valid—they’re vital. They help us build inclusive spaces, challenge #racism and #misogyny, and drive #health equity in our industry and communities💪🏾
📣These conversations aren’t always easy—but they’re always necessary. And they’re worth it
▶️Full YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/9RBVCyw6OTc?si=Kb3qvrKif_Tjpkh2
The FDA found that Sun Pharma, which produces generic drugs for U.S. consumers, failed to investigate the source of bacteria found in test vials or promptly deal with damaged equipment that had caused drugs to be contaminated with metal particles.
Researchers at the University of Osaka Hospital conducted surgeries last year to reduce the number of fetuses in 10 cases of multiple pregnancy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/16/japan/science-health/multifetal-pregnancy-reduction-surgeries/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #health #pregnancy #osaka #hospitals #abortion
🥊Fight Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) with Unilateral Strength Training!
🔥Watch my 50+ online rockstar client (first time!) crush the underused single-arm dumbbell front squat.
✅Contralateral loading—holding the weight on one side—not only challenges balance, but also activates deep stabilizers that bilateral exercises often miss. Bonus: it supports joint health from knees to spine
💪🏾Unilateral training like this is essential for building a stronger, healthier you!
This is beyond the invasion of privacy that I'm now accustomed to.
For example, when I have to go to the Cancer Hospital for another blood draw or CT scan as part of my Oncology care....if I have to keep my phone on, or turn it on?
I start getting a new wave of Cremation services ads.
It's just not ok.
Data manipulation within the US Federal Government [1]
👉Government datasets modified without notice.
▪️We gathered metadata from the US Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, and Veterans Affairs database harvest sources [... ] that were modified between Jan 20 and March 25, 2025.
▪️We found that 114 (49%) of the 232 included datasets were substantially altered.
⭐SOME CHANGES⭐
- “Social determinants of health” to “non
medical factors”
- “Gender” to “sex”
- “female details” column deleted
▪️The agencies involved have not issued any statements confirming or explaining these changes [...]
▪️Despite Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr's (Department of Health and Humana Services) calls for “radical transparency”, unlogged data manipulation moves away from meaningful transparency.
▪️Only 15 (13%) of the 114 altered datasets logged or otherwise indicated that the change had occurred.
[1] 🌐https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)01249-8/fulltext
@publichealth @psychology @sociology @datascience #publichealth #datascience #science #research #health #government #criticalthinking #hhs #cdc #va @bicmay
People who survive heart attacks often emerge feeling like they have a new lease on life. They might quit their jobs, go to Disneyland or otherwise make big change. One change they ought to be thinking about: Physical activity. Many studies have shown #exercise and #fitness to be vital to good #health, in just about all situations. Including after a heart attack, new research reveals. Even light activity goes a long way.
A team of researchers in Japan found a key biological component that may help explain why women tend to burn more calories from fat than men, which could help lead to new treatments for obesity and related diseases. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/15/japan/science-health/japan-research-women-metabolism/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #health #instituteofsciencetokyo #universityoftokyo #obesity
The number of patients with fifth disease, or slapped cheek syndrome, in Japan hit the highest level in some 26 years in the week that ended June 22. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/14/japan/fifth-disease-infections-high/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #health
Emperor Emeritus Akihito was admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital on Monday afternoon to begin taking a new oral treatment for his heart, dosage of which will be decided after he undergoes an electrocardiogram. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/14/japan/society/japan-emperor-emeritus-hospitalized/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #emperorakihito#imperialfamily #health
Texas Overhauls Anti-Abortion Program That Spent Tens of Millions of Taxpayer Dollars With Little Oversight
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After a ProPublica and CBS News investigation revealed that Texas’ funding pipeline for anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers is riddled with waste, nonprofits in the program must now provide a detailed accounting of their expenses.
With deep job cuts at the FDA, inspectors say the ongoing strain could compromise policing an industry spread across more than 90 countries.
“Things will be missed, we are going to have a lot less safe drugs,” a former inspector said.
https://www.propublica.org/article/fda-cuts-drug-factory-inspections?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
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