New Mexico Department Of Health Webpage Provides Latest Information And Answers For Residents About Novel Coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention map depicts states with 2019-nCoV confirmed cases. Courtesy/CDC
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has added a page to its website, NMHealth.org, to provide the latest information and answers to frequently asked questions about the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) originating in Wuhan, China.
“The most common question the NMDOH has received over the last several days has been ‘Can I or someone in my family contract coronavirus?’” NMDOH Cabinet Secretary Kathy Kunkel said. “The answer is not at this time, unless Read More
JJAB Announces Youth Mental Health First Aid Classes
Study: First Data On Concussion Risk In Youth Football
Courtesy/Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech News:
For decades, there’s been a widespread assumption among people with an interest in sports-related injury that youth football players are more vulnerable to concussion and other head injuries than their older, bigger counterparts.
The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has published the first data validating that conventional wisdom, in a study released in the January issue of the Annals of Biomedical Engineering.
The research, funded by a five-year grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes Read More
Cultivating Vitality With Michelle: Body-Connection For Wellness
By MICHELLE HARKEY-WILDE
LPCC, LMT
Thus far in January, we’ve taken a look at a physical aspect (water intake) and a mental aspect (asking better questions), so next we’ll take a look at the first way to help connect mind and body to increase vitality.
First, let’s explore Body-Connection, why it occurs and the benefits of having mind-body integration.
Body-Connection is the integration of mind and body to form a cohesive and caring connection.
Disconnection from body happens as a typical part of life. For instance, we are sometimes asked to push harder than our bodies can, deny ourselves valuable Read More
Cultivating Vitality With Michelle: Easing Into The Water
By MICHELLE HARKEY-WILDE
Los Alamos
Okay, so last week we touched on why it is wise to ease into changes instead of making a whole bunch of New Year’s Resolutions which are likely to fade away into nothingness, leaving only the dreary sense of failure once again.
Last week I encouraged you to track your water intake for the week – don’t change it. Track it.
Got it? Good.
Now’s the moment to decide what to do with your information. Will you opt into changing something a little bit, or are you good where you’re at?
Confused about what to do? You’re not alone. Even the experts have differing opinions, yet each Read More
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LANL Scientists And International Partners Create 3-D Image Of Heart RNA Structure For First Time
The first 3-D images have been created of an RNA molecule known as ‘Braveheart’ for its role in transforming stem cells into heart cells. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Work could lead to new strategies in regenerative medicine for heart conditions
Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory and international partners have created the first 3-D images of a special type of RNA molecule that is critical for stem cell programming and known as the “dark matter” of the genome.
“As far as we know,” said corresponding author Karissa Sanbonmatsu, “this is the first full 3-D structural study of any Read More
Centers For Disease Control And States Update Number Of Hospitalized E-Cigarette Or Vaping Cases And Deaths
Centers for Disease Control offers updates on EVALI cases. Courtesy image
CDC News:
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has announced that as of Dec. 27, 2019 the number of hospitalized cases or deaths from e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI) was 2,561 nationwide.
More specifically, there have been 55 deaths confirmed in 27 state and the District of Columbia.
These states include: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Read More
Governor Announces Extreme-Risk Protection Order Legislation To Be In 2020 30-Day Session ‘Call’
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Courtesy photo
From the Office of the Governor:
- Initiative creates procedure to enhance public safety by empowering family members, public safety officers to act on early-warning signs, threats of violence
LAS CRUCES – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today her support for a public safety proposal in the upcoming legislative session authorizing extreme-risk protection orders, an important, proven-effective and proactive step toward minimizing the risk of gun violence in New Mexico communities.
Legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Joseph Read More
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Cultivating Vitality With Michelle: Creating Something Different This Year
By MICHELLE HARKEY-WILDEEach year this day rolls around. Some people are still recovering from the excesses of their New Year celebration, but some of you are awake and contemplating the Big Decision: should I make New Year’s Resolutions?
Past experience, if you’re like most of us, says that a new set of yearly expectations only leads to a new set of “failures” sometime in January.
I really don’t enjoy repeated failure. That’s why I changed how I do this resolution thing.
Instead of a great big push to totally change life at the beginning of the year, I opt for small sustained changes which Read More
CDC Tips For Staying Safe Inside And Out This Winter
Tips for staying warm during a winter storm. Courtesy photoCDC News:
Winter storms are dangerous. They can bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services and icy roads.
This can make being outside dangerous, so you should limit your time outside. Although staying indoors as much as possible can help reduce the risk of car crashes and falls on the ice, you may also face hazards inside your home.
Stay Safe Indoors:
Protect yourself and your loved ones during a winter storm. Take extra steps to make sure you heat your home safely, and follow the tips below.
Heat your
Prepare For Winter Storms; Extremely Cold Weather
Winter storm. Courtesy/CDC
CDC News:
During extremely cold weather or winter storms, staying warm and safe can be a challenge. Winter storms can bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, and icy roads.
To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, you should know how to prepare your home and your car before a winter storm hits.
According to FEMA , more than 60 percent of people do not have an emergency plan that they have discussed with their household. Here are 5 simple things you can do to start your Emergency Action Plan :
Your Plan
- Find phone numbers for your physician,
Highlights From County Council Meeting Dec. 17
By KIRSTEN LASKEY Dec. 17 was the final meeting for the Los Alamos County Council in 2019. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting:
Public Voices Concern For LAMC OBGYN Services
During public comment, several individuals expressed concern that Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is at risk of losing its obstetrics and gynecology services.
Community Health Council Vice Chair and Chair of Baby Net Carie Fanning said she thought that after decades of continuous use, LAMC’s mother/baby unit is in jeopardy of closing. “Continuous local Read More
SafeWise: New Mexico Ranks #5 In The Nation For Impaired Driving Deaths On New Year’s Eve
SafeWise News:
Next to Mardi Gras, people consume the most drinks on average during the New Year’s holiday, with an average of 43.5percent of the population binge drinking.
SafeWise wants to help people ring in the New Year with class and grace, helping them get home safe. SafeWise is giving away $10 Lyft vouchers to the first 100 people who register for the Safe Rides Home campaign.
Even those who don’t qualify for the voucher can still save the $6,500 or more they’d spend on a DUI by instead hailing a ride from companies like Lyft, taking public transport, or asking a friend to be the designated Read More
Grief Group Support At UNM-LA Jan. 9 – Feb. 13
Ledoux: Exploring Mysteries Of Living – More Fictitious Causes
By STEPHEN F. LEDOUX
Los Alamos member of The International Behaviorology Institute
Why these columns? Because human behavior causes global problems and solving these problems requires changes in human behavior. So everyone needs to know something about the natural science of human behavior.
Understanding, and being able to spot, a range of fictional explanations for behavior provides a skill. The use of this skill prevents analysis errors when trying to understand the causes of behaviors, including problem behaviors, from local to global. So here we consider some more types of explanatory Read More
