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Category Archives: Health
Examining Pandemics: How Does the Coronavirus Stack Up?
Researching the world’s most deadly pandemics, it was interesting to learn that two of the major ones were caused by bacteria: bubonic plague and cholera. The remaining ones have been viral. Circling the News thought it might be interesting to...
Why Does Italy Have a Higher Death Rate than China from the Coronavirus?
(Editor’s note: As we go through the coronavirus pandemic, and have been “safer at home” and practicing social distancing in Los Angeles since March 16, I’ve wondered about several questions. Over the next few days, I’ll share the questions and...
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We Don’t Stop Everything for Flu, Why for Covid-19? Some Sobering Information about Coronavirus
(Editor’s note: Dr. Ben LaBrot, who is the founder and CEO of Floating Doctors, a professor in the Keck School of Medicine Dept. of Global Medicine at USC and a Pacific Palisades Optimist sent the article to his fellows Optimists on...
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Sunday, March 29 in Pacific Palisades During Coronavirus
“Sunday in the Park with George” was a famous musical by Stephen Sondheim with book by James Lapine. It was inspired by the French painter Geroge Seurat and his painting “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.”...
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Here’s What You Won’t Be Doing This Weekend
Hiking trails, parks and beaches will all be closed this weekend. Moreover, the L.A. Country Department of Public Health has ordered the closure of all public beaches, beach bike paths and beach access points through April 19 to prevent the spread of Covid-19....
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Update: Local Organizations Challenge City’s Plan to House Homeless at the Palisades Recreation Center
On March 20, Councilman Mike Bonin announced that the Palisades Recreation Center was one of 42 that had been selected to house the homeless during the coronavirus pandemic. The Pacific Palisades Community Council, the Pacific Palisades Residents Association and several...
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VIEWPOINT: Let’s Redefine What Is “Essential”
“Step it up and shut it down,” said L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti in a coronavirus press conference yesterday (Tuesday). “Or we will shut it down.” He was speaking about the nonessential businesses in Los Angeles. Governor Gavin Newsom also chimed in,...
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UCLA Expert Speaks about Vaping–“Facts, Fallacies and Health Risks”–in Talk at Palisades High
Juice Man Unicorn Frappe, Candy King Strawberry Watermelon, Melon Lush, Blue Raspberry Bubblegum and Cotton Candy Worms. These are just some of the “tasty” selections offered on one website that sells Vape pods. All contain nicotine, and in order to...
“Social Isolation/Safer at Home” Activity Suggestions during This Covid-19 Crisis:
If you were not among the people gallivanting on the beach this past weekend or pushing by people on the Temescal Canyon trail to reach the waterfall, I believe you have been diligently working on a “Safer at Home” to-do...
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Beach Parking Lot, Hiking Trails and Golf Courses Ordered Closed
Saturday, March 21 was a beautiful, sunny day in Pacific Palisades. Crowds appeared at local beaches, the piers and on hiking trails. Some people had difficulty realizing the importance of keeping social distance, that it might save a life if and when the...