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How to Watch the 2021 World’s Strongest Man Competition

Some of the biggest men in the strength sports world are gearing up once again to compete for the title of the World’s Strongest Man. This year’s roster is stacked with 25 participants, who will take to the field of competition in Sacramento, California. The event kicks off June 15 and will continue in a… Read More: How to Watch the 2021 World’s Strongest Man Competition »

VP Harris in South Carolina to push COVID vaccination drive

Vice President Kamala Harris is stopping in South Carolina as part of a monthlong push by the White House to get more Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 before the July 4 holiday By MICHELLE LIU Associated Press/Report for America June 14, 2021, 5:56 PM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article GREENVILLE,… Read More: VP Harris in South Carolina to push COVID vaccination drive »

Zombie health care news

Although I am advancing rapidly into almost complete retirement, there are some days/weeks when I can’t refrain from pointing out some of the troubling health care news I see.  This is one such week. First, the COVID zombie news My local Star Tribune newspaper delivered this front page news: University of Minnesota, Mayo report COVID-fighting success… Read More: Zombie health care news »

Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk for addiction to opioids and ultraviolet rays

Vitamin D deficiency strongly exaggerates the craving for and effects of opioids, potentially increasing the risk for dependence and addiction, according to a new study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). These findings, published in Science Advances, suggest that addressing the common problem of vitamin D deficiency with inexpensive supplements could play a… Read More: Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk for addiction to opioids… »