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Daily Weigh-Ins Keep Dieters on Track – MedicineNet

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Daily Weigh-Ins Keep Dieters on Track – MedicineNet.

Journal of Obesity — An Open Access Journal.

A two-year Cornell University study found that tracking the results of daily weight checks on a chart helped people lose weight and keep it off.

Sometimes I forget but I try to weigh myself every day.  I keep a log on a Google Sheet.  It is a daily reminder of whether I’ve been good or bad.  Bad behavior is not hard to recognize.  Too many restaurant meals, too much animal protein, ice cream, pizza, beer, etc.  Good behavior is harder but achievable.  Grilled chicken on mixed greens, choosing the smaller burrito rather than the giant version, more plant based meals, less beer.

Periodic weigh-in’s work.  It’s part of the routine ever since losing over 200 pounds.  Boom.

North Atlantic Clam That Lives for Centuries Yields Insights on Cardiac Aging | NCCIH

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The typical heart in aquatic invertebrate animals such as clams, oysters, and mussels has many strong similarities to the human heart. The Arctica islandica, or ocean quahog, is the longest-living, non-colony-dwelling animal ever identified; so far, the oldest identified specimen survived to age 508 (age is identified by counting shell growth rings).

via North Atlantic Clam That Lives for Centuries Yields Insights on Cardiac Aging | NCCIH.

Palate Workout Turns Down Snoring | Medpage Today

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Exercises involved the tongue, soft palate, and hard palate. They included elevation of the soft palate and uvula for several seconds, pushing the tip of the tongue against the hard palate while sliding the tongue backward, sucking the tongue upward against the hard palate, and pushing the back of the tongue against the floor of the mouth.

via Palate Workout Turns Down Snoring | Medpage Today.

Undoubtedly the strangest set of exercises I’ve attempted.

Ultrasound of the Week | UOTW #36

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Ultrasound of the Week | UOTW #36.

Emergency physicians can be trained to identify these lesions with good accuracy. A study by Kerwin et al found that after a brief,  30 minute training module, median percentages correct improved from 67% to 87% when reviewing pre-recorded clips.

I’m at a loss to explain why I like looking at ultrasounds.  I guess I’m simply fascinated that some people can actually know and understand what they’ looking at.  My physician in the family says it’s a matter of numbers.  The more you look at, the better you get.

Underwriters will find the answer and pearl section more useful.