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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Does Wearing a Mask Protect You from the Flu and Other Viruses? #coronavirusnz, #covid19nz, #nzlockdown @davidlim

Does Wearing a Mask Protect You from the Flu and Other Viruses?

When the United States experienced an outbreak of the swine flu in 2009, everyone was talking about how to reduce the spread of the virus.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source, vaccine availability was limited that year because the virus wasn’t identified until manufacturers had already started producing the annual vaccine.

So, people started doing something most of us hadn’t really seen before to stop transmission: wearing surgical face masks.

But with the recent spread of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, people are again looking to surgical face masks as a way of protecting themselves and others from the virus, which causes the disease COVID-19.

But does wearing a face mask really prevent the spread of viruses, such as the flu or SARS-CoV-2?


We’ll look at recommendations from experts, unpack the research on which masks are most effective, and explain how to use masks properly.





Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Coronavirus FAQ: What You Need to Know About COVID-19


Coronavirus FAQ: What You Need to Know About COVID-19


There are more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. than in any other country. There have been at least 143,000 cases and at least 2,500 deaths in the U.S.

Trump has declared a national emergency and announced guidelines to slow the spread of the virus, asking people to avoid discretionary travel, avoid eating out, work from home, and avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people.
There have been more than 740,000 cases and at least 35,000 deaths around the world.
The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a pandemic.
The State Department says U.S. travelers should avoid all travel abroad. The CDC says residents of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut should avoid non-essential domestic travel.
The virus causes respiratory problems that can range from a mild cough to severe pneumonia.

This article is being updated as the situation changes. 

Click here for the full article.



冠状病毒常见问题:您需要了解的COVID-19

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在美国,确诊的COVID-19病例比其他任何国家都多。在美国,至少有143,000例病例,至少有2500例死亡。
特朗普宣布了全国紧急状态并宣布了减慢病毒传播的指导方针,要求人们避免随意旅行,避免外出就餐,在家工作以及避免超过10人的社交聚会。
世界各地已有超过74万例,至少35,000例死亡。
世界卫生组织已宣布COVID-19为大流行病。
国务院表示,美国旅行者应避免所有出国旅行。 CDC表示,纽约,新泽西和康涅狄格州的居民应避免不必要的国内旅行。
该病毒引起呼吸系统疾病,范围从轻度咳嗽到严重的肺炎。
随着情况的变化,本文将进行更新。
去年年底在中国武汉首次出现的新型冠状病毒已迅速在全球传播,1月20日在美国报告了第一例。世界。

该病毒可导致被称为COVID-19的疾病,其特征是呼吸道疾病,通常是轻度的(咳嗽,发烧),但也可能是严重的(肺炎,呼吸困难),尤其是在老年人和具有基本健康状况的人中。

由于中国感染人数急剧上升,世界卫生组织于1月底宣布发生公共卫生紧急状况。但是起初,在美国出现的零散案件几乎全部是最近从武汉返回的旅行者,或者是被国务院从高风险地区遣返的被隔离的美国人。美国政府对这些进口案件采取了严格的旅行限制措施,禁止来自中国的游客入境并隔离其他人。

然后,在2月25日,疾病控制与预防中心警告说,就像在意大利,韩国和伊朗一样,COVID-19几乎肯定会在美国社区内传播。

疾病预防控制中心国家免疫和呼吸系统疾病中心主任南希·梅森尼耶说:“这不再是一个问题,而是一个确切的时间问题。”她敦促医院,学校,企业和家庭做好准备。 “对日常生活的干扰可能很严重,”梅森尼尔补充道。

仅三天后,北加州就出现了第一例来历不明的病例。该患者没有去过任何已知发生COVID-19疫情的地方,也没有接触过任何已知病例。该诊断是该病毒在美国某些社区中未发现传播的第一个提示。紧随其后的是在俄勒冈州然后在华盛顿的类似病例,那里的一项遗传分析表明,这种病毒可能已经沉默了很长时间了。六个星期。

随着美国缓慢提高检测能力,新案件开始在全国范围内冒出,许多案件与中国或其他已知案件没有任何联系。根据约翰·霍普金斯大学(Johns Hopkins University)的统计,目前在美国至少有143,000例报告的病例,分布在所有50个州。这些案件中至少有59,000件在纽约州。专家说,还有更多的病例可能没有报道。在美国,至少有2500人死亡。

根据约翰·霍普金斯(Johns Hopkins)统计,全世界至少有74万例。其中包括意大利的97,000多个案例,西班牙的85,000多个案例和中国的82,000多个案例。该病毒已至少出现在156个国家或地区,尽管许多已知病例仍然很少。已经有35,000人死亡。

WHO在3月11日首次表示,COVID-19的传播和严重程度意味着应将其定为大流行病。两天后,特朗普总统宣布进入国家紧急状态。

在美国各地,随着该病毒继续在不同社区中传播,人们开始适应许多地方政府建议的“社会隔离”措施:取消了大型活动,关闭了工作场所,并关闭了许多学校和大学。

3月16日,特朗普总统宣布了新指南,以帮助减缓该病毒的传播。美国人应尽可能在家工作。避免随意旅行,购物旅行和社交访问;避免以超过10人为一组的社交聚会;避免在酒吧,美食广场和饭店吃饭或喝水;他说,不要去疗养院,退休或长期护理机构。这些准则的有效期至少要到4月30日。

多伦多大学医学系流行病学兼传染病学副教授医学博士艾萨克·博格奇(Isaac Bogoch)表示:“美国人的风险因人的地理位置和人际关系而异。”他补充说:“随着我们看到更广泛的传播途径,”许多美国人将看到他们暴露的风险上升。

美国国家过敏和传染病研究所所长安东尼·福西(Anthony Fauci)在3月13日的新闻发布会上说:“我们还没有达到顶峰。” “我们将看到更多的痛苦和死亡。”

到目前为止,这是我们对COVID-19的了解。

什么是新病毒?
新的病原体是被称为冠状病毒的一大类病毒的一部分。 (在显微镜下,这些病毒看起来像是冠状的或冠状的。)

起初,该病毒简称为“ 2019年新型冠状病毒”(2019-nCoV)。它的正式名称是严重急性呼吸系统综合症冠状病毒2(SARS-CoV-2)。由这种新病毒引起的疾病有另一个名称:冠状病毒疾病2019(COVID-19)。

根据美国传染病学会(IDSA)主席Thomas File,M.D.的说法,冠状病毒在动物中非常常见,并且许多株会影响人类。最广为人知的冠状病毒会引起轻度疾病,例如普通感冒和结膜炎,但是这种新病毒并不是第一次由冠状病毒导致住院和死亡。

File说:“我们已经看到了来自其他新型冠状病毒(例如SARS和MERS)的非常严重的症状表现,”在2002年至2003年期间,爆发了严重的急性呼吸道综合症(SARS),使8,000多人患病,造成774人死亡。近10年后,又出现了另一种冠状病毒,称为中东呼吸综合症(MERS),此后已感染2499人,造成861人死亡。(尽管新的冠状病毒感染了更多的人,但迄今为止的致死率远低于SARS或MERS的致死率。)

根据疾病预防控制中心的数据,许多首批COVID-19病例与武汉的大型海鲜和活畜市场有关。

这种冠状病毒如何传播?
根据疾病预防控制中心的说法,尽管新的冠状病毒的第一批病例似乎已经从动物传播到人,但是现在这种病毒正在“轻松,可持续地”在人与人之间传播。

对前425例确诊病例的早期分析估计,每个感染者都将病毒传播给大约2.2个其他人。但是作者告诫说,这是一个初步数字,可能会有所更改,并且控制措施的目标是降低此数字。

根据IDSA的文件,冠状病毒是一种呼吸道病毒,当有人咳嗽或打喷嚏时会散布在飞沫中。这意味着,当那些病毒颗粒落在粘膜上(如您的眼睛)时,在被感染者5或6英尺以内的人最容易生病。当人们触摸被传染性飞沫污染的表面,然后触摸自己的鼻子,嘴或眼睛时,此类病毒也会传播。

多伦多大学的Bogoch说,这些病毒“不会连续几天漂浮在空中”。这意味着某人最有可能从您附近的人那里获得COVID-19,或者通过触摸受污染的表面然后触摸您的脸部来获取。根据CDC的说法,虽然可以通过受污染的表面进行传播,但“这并不是病毒传播的主要方式。”

越来越多的证据表明,感染新型冠状病毒的人可能会在看起来没有症状或症状很轻时就将其传播给他人。

“我们知道在出现症状之前就已经传播了病毒,然后我们知道有一大群人-我们还不知道确切的百分比-实际上是无症状的或有轻度病例以致他们继续传播病毒。”白宫冠状病毒反应协调员黛博拉·伯克斯(Deborah L. Birx)在3月16日的新闻发布会上说。

尽管如此,根据福西(Fauci)先前的言论,大多数暴发主要是由人们表现出症状的疾病传播所驱动。

感染COVID-19的人在暴露后几天到两周内似乎会生病。

目前,没有理由认为病原体可以通过食物或消费品传播。 CDC表示,其他与新病毒相似的冠状病毒在表面上不会持续很长时间,这意味着几天或几周后不会通过表面传播。

疾病预防控制中心说:“没有证据支持与进口货物有关的2019-nCoV的传播,在美国没有与进口货物有关的2019-nCoV的病例。”

有什么症状?
迄今为止,已经出现了各种各样的症状,从轻到重。在大多数情况下,人们发烧和干咳。在更严重的情况下,人们出现了严重的肺炎和呼吸急促。

疲劳也很常见,有些人会出现腹泻或恶心。轶事报告表明,一些患有COVID-19的人说他们失去了嗅觉和味觉。 (阅读有关识别COVID-19症状的更多信息。)

在少数情况下,这种疾病是致命的。

大多数生病的人在两周内康复。病情较重的人通常会在三到六周内康复。

2月24日,中国疾病预防控制中心在《美国医学会杂志》上发表了一项研究,研究了中国44,672例确诊的COVID-19病例。研究人员认为轻度为81%,严重为14%,严重为5%。

科学家还一直在尝试找出所谓的病死率,即该病毒致命的病例所占的百分比。 COVID-19似乎比季节性流感更致命,季节性流感杀死约0.1%的感染者。但是除此之外,还有一系列估计。

在中国疾病预防控制中心的一项研究中,在确诊感染者中,有2.3%死亡。在70岁以上或患有慢性疾病的人群中,这一比例要高得多。

迄今为止,疫情爆发中心的致死率远远高于中国和世界其他地区。在武汉,有2%至4%的报告病例死亡。据世界卫生组织2月24日的简报,在中国其他地区,死亡率为0.7%。

在3月3日的新闻发布会上,世卫组织官员说,到目前为止,全世界已知有COVID-19的人中有3.4%死亡。

多伦多大学的Bogoch说,但所有这些估计值都需要注意。他说:“越来越多的人对症状非常轻微的人感到不适,他们病得很重,无法寻求护理,也没有被算在内。”这意味着我们无法准确计算死亡率。他说:“当我们能够考虑到每个人并且我们拥有真正的分母时,如果它小于2%或什至小于1%,我不会感到惊讶。”

这与福西(Fauci)和疾病预防控制中心主任罗伯特·雷德菲尔德(Robert Redfield)在《新英格兰医学杂志》上的写照相呼应:“如果假设无症状或有症状的病例数是报告病例数的几倍,则病死率可能会相当高不到1%。”

谁有风险?
首先,几乎所有已知病例都聚集在武汉及其周边地区以及最近从该地区返回的人们中。 2月25日,在中国境外报道的新病例首次超过在中国境内报道的新病例。到3月中旬,中国境外的累计病例数超过了中国境内的病例数。

巴尔的摩约翰斯·霍普金斯医院医院流行病学家,约翰斯医院感染预防高级主管利萨·马拉加基斯医学博士说,我们仍处于了解人群中哪一部分人群最容易感染和发生并发症的早期阶段。霍普金斯卫生系统。

总的来说,“老年患者和患有基础疾病的患者在任何肺炎中的病情都更严重,”芝加哥西北大学范伯格医学院的医学教授理查德·韦德宁克(Richard Wunderink)说道,他曾撰写过有关冠状病毒的文章。

这似乎也是COVID-19的模式。中国疾病预防控制中心的研究发现,虽然总体死亡率为2.3%,但在70岁以下人群中,这一比例为8%,在80岁以上人群中为14.8%,心脏病患者为10​​.5%,糖尿病患者为7.3% 。同时,只有少数(1%)的确诊病例是10岁以下的儿童;他们都不是致命的。

Fauci仍然在接受CNN采访时警告说:“该病毒不是数学公式。将会有年轻的人患上重病。”

根据疾病预防控制中心,某些人群患病的风险更高。其中包括病毒在社区内传播的地区的人们,照顾感染患者的医护人员,COVID-19患者的亲密接触以及从社区传播地点返回的旅行者。

根据白宫(PDF)发布的指南,年龄较大的美国人和具有基本健康状况的人应“待在家里,远离他人”。

CDC在定期更新的网站上发布了针对学校,家庭,社区和企业的建议。您还可以查看州卫生部门的网站,以获取特定于您所在地区的信息。

旅行者应该了解该病毒什么?
美国国务院已经发布了一项与冠状病毒相关的全球旅行警告,称美国公民应避免所有出国旅行。警告说:“在仍然有商业出发选择的国家,居住在美国的美国公民应安排立即返回美国,除非他们准备无限期地留在国外。”

疾病预防控制中心说,所有旅客都应避免乘游轮旅行,并说老年人和有潜在疾病的人应避免不必要的长途飞机旅行和拥挤的地方。

疾病预防控制中心还发布了警报,建议纽约,新泽西和康涅狄格州的居民避免不必要的国内旅行。

总体而言,旅行者应保持警惕,并随时了解CDC的最新建议,Maragakis说。 CDC不建议旅客戴口罩。

许多国际航班已被暂停或取消。由于需求减少,一些国内航班也被取消。

宣布至少停飞的航空公司包括加拿大航空,美国航空,英国航空公司,达美航空,汉莎航空和美联航。 (航空公司的网站提供了有关暂停服务的具体日期以及预订后的操作的更多信息。如果您已经预订了旅行或正在计划旅行,请参阅我们的旅行文章以获取更多具体建议。)

来自(或经过)伊朗,中国,英国或欧洲大部分地区的外国公民将被拒绝入境美国。疾病预防控制中心还建议来自COVID-19正在传播的其他许多国家的旅行者(请参阅这里有完整的清单),以便他们到达美国后在家里隔离14天

无论政府实施何种限制,旅行者自身都是重要的防线。最近前往受灾地区的人们如果发现任何感染症状,应联系卫生官员。疾病预防控制中心(CDC)正在向到达的旅行者分发成千上万张教育卡,以便人们可以寻找可能是新冠状病毒的任何症状。

在确定的前两名美国患者中,两人都已经重新进入美国,然后才开始对来自武汉的患者进行机场检查。他们俩都因为症状和旅行史而联系了他们的医疗保健提供者。

您应该如何保护自己?
卫生官员建议尽可能在家里隔离,避免聚会,尤其是如果您处于高危人群的情况下,应限制在公共场所出行。在COVID-19广泛传播的地区,当地卫生官员可能会提出更严格的建议。

如果您感觉不舒服或已感染该病毒,建议您隔离自己14天。这意味着制定计划并只需要花费几个星期的食物,肥皂和其他必需品即可,而无需ho积物资。 (有关更多信息,请参阅我们关于您可能需要的文章。)

美国疾病预防控制中心不建议美国的普通公众使用口罩(有关为什么大多数人不需要口罩的更多信息,请参阅我们的文章。)

经常洗手和避免生病的措施也可以帮助您预防流感,也可以保护您免受COVID-19的侵害。有关更多信息,请参阅有关如何保护自己的文章。

专家尚不知道的内容
疾病预防控制中心主任罗伯特·雷德菲尔德(Robert Redfield,MD)在1月下旬的新闻发布会上说:“几乎每天,我们都在学习前所未有的东西。”
Maragakis说,我们仍然需要确切了解该病毒如何在人与人之间传播,以及人们在暴露后患病的可能性。

Bogoch说,科学家们也在努力为患病的人了解最佳治疗策略。

File说,我们还需要更多数据来计算死亡率。

“有多少人没有症状或症状较轻?这在“感冒和流感季节”很难弄清楚。”重要策略倡议“预防挽救生命”的预防流行病高级副总裁阿曼达·麦克莱兰(Amanda McClelland)说。 “那是缺少的关键部分。”

CDC将这种情况描述为“快速发展的情况”,并且该信息将在可用时进行更新。

编者注:本文最初发表于2020年1月23日



Sunday, March 29, 2020

CNN: Covid-19 will change us as a species #Covid19NZ, #coronavirus, #nzlockdown, #davidlimnz,

Sunday, 29th March, 2020:

A public health professor says the lockdown period is critical for people to change their behaviour and not share the Covid-19 virus.
Professor Michael Baker from Otago University and other health professionals urged the government to implement the level 4 lockdown to break the chain of transmission. It began at 11.59pm on Wednesday.
He told Morning Report the move was further allowing the country to build capacity to stamp out the virus, putting it on a "path of elimination", similar to the one taken by China.
"I know I had my best night's sleep on Wednesday. I was imagining all those unseen chains of transmission around New Zealand that we might have missed gradually getting snuffed out because people are no longer sharing the virus around," he said.


"It's so critical in this period that people change their behaviour and not share this virus."

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Saturday, September 3, 2016

The new iPhone 7 will likely be unveiled on September 7: Here's what to expect... Dr Mobiles Limited

August 29, 2016 update: Apple has made it official: something's happening on September 7 -- and it's most likely the debut of the iPhone 7 (and the Apple Watch 2).


As was rumored for the past few weeks, the company will indeed be hosting an event on the first Wednesday in September; we now know it's scheduled for 10 a.m. PT and going down at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. This puts us on track for a likely retail release on September 16 or 23.

Here's a quick rundown of what to expect from Apple at that September 7 event. As a reminder, these range from official reports from anonymous sources to flat-out rumors and educated guesses:

New 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone models, presumably called the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, respectively.
Very similar physical designs to the existing iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. (A radically redesigned iPhone with no home button is said to be coming in 2017.)
A larger, improved camera on the iPhone 7, plus a dual-camera system exclusive to the larger the iPhone 7 Plus.
No headphone jack on both new phones.
A pressure sensitive home button, using technology similar to that found on the 3D Touch screen.
Storage capacities ranging from 32GB to 256GB.
A faster A10 processor.
Running iOS 10 at launch.
An initial release date (in some countries) of September 16 or September 23.
Other possibilities include: A water-resistant design, improved stereo speakers and more battery capacity.
Of course, Apple could always drop a bombshell that no one saw coming. We'll know soon enough.

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Everything you need to know about Apple's new iPhone

Update: The iPhone 7's battery could be bigger and its camera could let in more light. We've also seen more evidence of a blue shade joining the mix and the launch date is almost here, as Apple sent out a Save the Date for September 7. Here's what that means for your next iPhone upgrade.

Want to know the iPhone 7 release date or all the incoming features? You've come to the right place. It could be a big change this year, as the iPhone 6S is slightly underwhelming because it doesn't bring anything amazing aside from fancy new 3D Touch technology.


But Apple always goes bigger on the non-S variants (think about the big jumps the iPhone 4, iPhone 5 and iPhone 6 brought) so we're hoping for big changes both in and out.

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5 days to go to the launch event - invitations have been sent out for an iPhone 7 launch event on 7 September - and iPhone 7 rumours are flying, from wireless charging to a screen with built-in Touch ID; it's also believed Apple is going to ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack - a move that Steve Wozniak says 'will tick off a lot of people' - and add a 256GB storage option and new colour finishes. Plus: how to watch iPhone 7 launch event.


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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Male Health Check Up - Things Men Should Have Checked in Medical Exam.

Synopsis:

A list of recommended health and medical checks that should be performed by men at various age groups.

Author: Ian Langtree - Contact: Disabled World

Quote: "A Fecal Occult Blood Test should also be done yearly as blood in the stool can be an early indication of colorectal cancer."


A list of recommended health and medical checks that should be performed by men at various age groups.
Quote: "A Fecal Occult Blood Test should also be done yearly as blood in the stool can be an early indication of colorectal cancer."

A list of recommended health and medical checks that should be performed by men at various age groups.

Regular health check-ups are important for men. Even in the absence of symptoms, many physicians recommend routine, yearly doctor visits and physicals for males of all ages.

Men have always seemed reluctant to pay a visit to the doctor, however getting a regular physical exam, or check up, is a sure way to prevent health problems before they develop into serious health issues.

Physicians integrate the information you provide from your symptoms, past health problems, physical examination and testing to detect disease or a risk of disease. If you feel well and have a normal exam, it's likely you are healthy. Unfortunately, many conditions can escape detection even with the best medical care. Which exams and screenings you need depends on your age, health and family history, and lifestyle choices such as what you eat, how active you are, and whether you smoke.

You can get some screenings, such as blood pressure readings, in your doctor's office. Others such as colonoscopy, a test for colorectal cancer, need special equipment, so you may need to go to a different office. Executive medical check ups usually require you to stay in hospital overnight. Tests will be conducted on your entire body to make sure that there are no problems and that you are healthy.

Before your examination your doctor may advise you not to eat anything solid for about 24 hours so that certain tests can be performed. The tests will include x-rays of certain areas in your body, urinalysis, stool sample, blood sample and a lot more. During the tests, the doctor may ask you some questions. If you have any concerns or are experiencing something out of the ordinary, you can tell your doctor so that certain tests can be conducted. Certain medical medicines may be prescribed if you have any ailments.

Blood Pressure Check Up:

Your health care provider will perform a physical exam and check your blood pressure. Your blood pressure should be checked during every visit to your doctor. Checking it at your yearly checkup will set a baseline.

Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure. If you have heart or kidney problems, or if you had a stroke, your doctor may want your blood pressure to be even lower than that of people who do not have these conditions. You are more likely to be told your blood pressure is too high as you get older. This is because your blood vessels become stiffer as you age. When that happens, your blood pressure goes up. High blood pressure increases your chance of having a stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, and early death.

Cholesterol Level Test:

With today's diet and lifestyle your regular doctor check up should include a cholesterol level test. If your cholesterol is found to be high there are steps you can take to improve their cholesterol levels, and help prevent heart disease and heart attack. The medical term for high blood cholesterol and triglycerides is lipid disorder. Such a disorder occurs when you have too many fatty substances in your blood. These substances include cholesterol and triglycerides.

Prostate Check:

Starting at age 50, males should have a digital exam of their prostate. The physician uses a gloved finger in the rectum to determine if there is any enlargement of the prostate. Enlargement could indicate benign enlargement or even cancer.

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is a blood test that can be helpful in detecting prostate cancer. There is some controversy, however, about the value of the PSA test and whether is should be done routinely for men over a certain age. Ask your health care provider whether he/she recommends a PSA in your specific situation.

Colon and Rectum Exam:

Colorectal cancer almost always develops from precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) in the colon or rectum. Colonoscopy and screening tests can find precancerous polyps, so that they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening tests can also find colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best.

A Fecal Occult Blood Test should also be done yearly as blood in the stool can be an early indication of colorectal cancer.

In addition if you are under 40, your doctor will give you a testicular exam. He may also probably ask you to turn your head and cough while he holds onto your testicles to check if you have a hernia.

Overweight or Obesity:

In addition to seeing the health care provider regularly, you should try to maintain your weight at a comfortable, health level and do frequent physical activity or get regular exercise. The best way to learn if you are overweight or obese is to find your body mass index (BMI). You can find your BMI by entering your height and weight into a BMI calculator. A BMI between 18.5 and 25 indicates a normal weight. Persons with a BMI of 30 or higher may be obese.

Eye Check Up:

It is important for men to have eye exams on a regular basis to check for certain problems. Your eye test may take from half an hour to an hour. It will evaluate both your vision and the health of your eyes. Regular eye exams are critical for detecting conditions such as: Glaucoma, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Cataracts, and Diabetic retinopathy. When you attend your eye test, take your glasses and/or contact lenses, if you use them, and sunglasses for the trip home as your pupils may be dilated.

Dental Examination:

A dental examination, also called an intra-oral examination, includes an inspection of your teeth and surrounding tissues of the oral cavity including; all surfaces of the tongue, the salivary glands and ducts, and the lymph nodes of the neck. Regular dental examinations (ideally every 6 months) are very important and help you to maintain a healthy mouth. The process allows the dentist to check for early signs of dental problems, such as decay or gum diseases like periodontal disease. A complete dental exam should also consist of a complete series of x-rays.

Recommended Male Health Check Ups by Age:

Check Up for Males 20 and Younger:

Full dental check up every 6 months.
Eye examination every 2 years. Yearly if you currently have eyesight problems.
Blood pressure should be checked every 2 1 - 2 years (once a year 20 and older).
Complete physical examination including; quantitative blood check, urine test, cholesterol and stool test.
20 to 50 Years of Age:

Dental examination every 6 months or as recommended by your dentist.
Eye check up every 2 years - Yearly if you currently have eyesight problems.
Do a regular complete physical examination every 3 years or as recommended by your doctor.
Blood pressure check every 2 1 - 2 years or once a year if you are at a risk of high blood pressure problems.
Have a cholesterol check and repeat the test every 3 years or as recommended by your healthcare provider.
Have a colon and rectal exam once a year after you reach the age of 40, (Those at risk of colon conditions should have an occult blood test yearly or go for sigmoidoscopy every 3 to 5 years. If at risk of prostate cancer you should have the screening every year after 45 years).
Health Check for Males Aged 50 and Older:

Blood pressure should be checked yearly.
Dental check every 6 months or as recommended by your dentist.
Have a cholesterol blood test every 3 to 5 years if it is normal or as recommended by your doctor.
A check up of the colon should be performed every 3 to 5 years as well as a check for prostate specific antigen once a year.
Have a regular physical examination every 1 to 2 years up to the age of 65. If you have diabetes or hypertension or are at risk of either, you should have the regular eye check at least every year.

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Sunday, May 15, 2016

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8 Best Tips & Tricks to Use WeChat Efficiently

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Now a days most of the people use smartphones instead of normal mobiles because smartphones have so many features compared with normal mobiles. Present android, windows, iPhone are the most used smartphone operating systems. You can download lots of applications for free from app stores. These days communication applications grows very well and every day millions of people creating new accounts on these applications. There are so many communication applications are available for every mobile operating system but few of them have so many members. Those are Whatsapp, Wechat, Line and Viber.

Below are some hidden features of Wechat which reduces your work while communicating with your friends.

Hidden Features of Wechat

Send Text Update from Wechat Moments:

By using wechat moments you can take photos and share them with your friends. Instead of sharing images you can also send text update to your friends from wechat moments. For this follow the below steps.

1. Select moments option from the discover tab and you will see your album cover in the next screen.

2. Now click on camera icon on the top of the screen and hold it for a while to see text update screen.

send text update from wechat 

3. Now you can type text message and share it with your friends by clicking on send button.

share text update in wechat hidden feature 
share text update in wechat hidden feature


find friends using wechat hidden feature

Shake Mobile to Search New Friends:

Shake is best and unique feature in wechat application to find new friends. By using this feature you can connect with new friends locally or globally. To use this feature follow the below steps.

1. Select shake option from discovery tab and shake your mobile once then it automatically searches for friends locally and globally.

find friends using wechat hidden feature

2. After shaking mobile you’ll see at least one new friend from other location. Here you can see few new friends in my application.

shake mobile feature in wechat

new friend request using wechat hidden featureDrift Bottle:


settings in wechat android application

Drift Bottle is a funny feature because it looks like a game, the main theme of this feature is you need to throw a bottle into ocean with your voice message or text message.
features in wechat android application

drift bottle feature discovery tab in wechat


For this first you need to enable drift bottle feature from wechat settings. In settings go to General and choose features option.

settings in wechat android application

Now enable drift bottle from the features option, click on throw bottle to send a voice or text message to someone in the world

features in wechat android application

drift bottle feature discovery tab in wechat

It provides two different options one is voice and another one text. You can choose any one of them. Here I choose text version and type some text in that before throwing the bottle in ocean. If you don’t want these feature simply disable it on features.

drift bottle with message in wechatdrift bottle with message in wechat

By the way you can also pick other people bottle from that ocean using pick option. You definitely like this feature because it’s so funny.

People Nearby:

By using this feature you can search friends who are near on your location. This feature uses your mobile GPS connection and search who are near to your location. Here location means what you set on your wechat account

people nearby feature in discovery tab
people nearby feature in discovery tab
To enable this feature just go to settings menu and choose General settings and enable “People nearby” option.

find people near by you using near by in wechatTry these features in your wechat application and let me know if you face any problem while using the application.
 


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