Mentally demanding jobs may help to lower the risk of dementia.


Are you employed in a mentally stimulating position? It may help lessen your risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a study published in The BMJ on Aug. 21, 2021. The researchers pooled data from several studies that explored the relationship between employment characteristics and chronic disease, disability, and death. They discovered that those with intellectually stimulating employment had a 23% lower risk of getting dementia than those with non-stimulating professions. Cognitively stimulating employment was classified as those that required individuals to make independent judgments and perform demanding tasks.
Coronavirus

What happened to trusting medical experts?

We rely on professionals in almost every facet of our lives, from home repairs to weather forecasting to food safety, and just about everything else. There's no way to know everything there is to know about everything. When it comes to medicine, however, people appear to be taking their health into their own hands in ways they would never consider if, for example, their car brakes required repair and they were not an auto mechanic.



What if your brakes were completely worn out?

Let's say a reputable car mechanic informs you your brakes need to be repaired. Hopefully, they will explain why this is essential and go over the advantages and disadvantages of your alternatives, which may include no repairs. You may absolutely seek more advice and estimates. However, you must accept that a technician has specialized knowledge and that their advise is sound in order to make a selection. Rather than risking injury, you'd probably get the brakes fixed.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (KRON) — The San Francisco Department of Public Health closed one In-N-Out Burger outlet last week, the burger business claimed in a statement, because employees were not properly checking for customers' immunization proof.





In-N-Out asserted that it posted notices of local immunization laws lawfully but has refused to strictly enforce them.

"We will not become a government's vaccine police," In-N-Out Chief Legal & Business Officer Arnie Wensinger stated. "We are vehemently opposed to any government mandate compelling a private business to discriminate against customers who choose to patronize their establishment."
John King, CNN's Chief National Correspondent, revealed to viewers Tuesday that he suffers from multiple sclerosis and is immunocompromised.

"I'm going to share something with you that I've never revealed before," King explained. "I suffer from multiple sclerosis. As a result, I'm pleased that you're all vaccinated."

The announcement occurred during a discussion on King's program, "Inside Politics," about how General Colin Powell, who died of coronavirus complications, was more susceptible to the virus since he also had multiple myeloma, a plasma cell disease that impairs the immune system.

King emphasized the importance of vaccination not just for personal protection, but also for the protection of individuals who are immunocompromised. Even after vaccination, individuals with certain medical problems are more susceptible to contracting Covid-19 than others, as they are less likely to generate an immune response or may have a harder time battling the infection.

 The Treasury Department stated formally Tuesday that Democrats were reducing the scope of a controversial proposal that would require banks and credit unions to provide the IRS with additional account information in order to improve tax compliance.

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) will conduct a news conference this afternoon to discuss the idea. | Rod Lamkey/Pool via Associated Press


After discussions between congressional Democrats and the Biden administration, the revised plan establishes a $10,000 barrier and exempts certain income from wages and federal programs such as Social Security.

President Joe Biden's original proposal, aimed at raising funds for his sprawling social spending plan and marketed as a way to combat wealthy tax avoidance, would have required financial institutions to report to the IRS on an annual basis the amount of money flowing into and out of any account with at least $600 in deposits and withdrawals.

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