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"If you have to force your way through a mental slump, break work down into micro-tasks you can finish in 10 minutes or less." Excellent advice if you are dealing with mental fatigue and/or #brainfog or feeling overwhelmed. https://doist.com/blog/mental-fatigue/

Anxiety was on the rise prior to the pandemic, but has become even more prevalent since. This article shares some thoughts about how media/social media use could contribute to this and what to do about it. https://www.npr.org//your-doomscrolling-breeds-anxiety-her #DoomScrolling #FOMO

Interesting! "Building on previous research, scientists have shown this mix of natural ingredients - garlic, onion or leek, cow bile, and wine - may very well have powerful antiseptic properties. In fact, it appears to work against a panel of dangerous bacteria that have grown resistant to multiple modern drugs." https://www.sciencealert.com/a-1-000-year-old-recipe-for-ey

Although this article was written for Australians, the information provided is useful to everyone. https://www.sciencealert.com/how-to-test-your-face-mask-to-

Women are not little men and don't have identical reactions to drugs as men. More on why women need to be included in medical research: https://www.sciencealert.com/male-dominated-clinical-trials

As someone who thinks natural and man-made artificial sweeteners should be consumed in moderation, I appreciate this advice: Sweetness should be consumed in moderation, regardless of whether it has calories or not with respect to risks and benefits of artificial sweeteners. More on why this makes sense: https://www.nytimes.com//artificial-sweeteners-sugar-weigh

There are a lot of misconceptions about placebos. Some people think of them as fake treatments that don't do anything. In fact, they are often effective treatments that engage the body's power to heal itself. Read more: https://www.sciencealert.com/placebos-can-lower-emotional-d

An interesting post from our good friends in the Village of Islington.

Conflicts about whether to wear a mask or not are arising frequently now. Here's some advice on how to discuss mask-wearing with someone who opposes it. #COVID19 https://www.sciencealert.com/how-to-talk-to-someone-who-doe

Many of us have said to ourselves and loved ones that many things will be different forever because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's a look at how and why that could be true. https://www.theatlantic.com//pandemic-habits-behav/615283/

September is #PainAwarenessMonth. Anyone who lives with #chronicpain has experienced what this man is expressing. If you know someone who lives with chronic pain, spend 5 minutes today learning about their condition. Compassion means more when it is rooted in understanding. Thanks to https://www.instagram.com/how.u.feeling for putting it out there so succinctly.

What does happen to your body if you walk 10,000 steps everyday? Probably better health. For those of us who want to adopt a more active lifestyle, this article provides some motivation. https://getpocket.com//what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-

Anyone with common sense knows weight management is a good deal more complicated than simply balancing calories consumed with calories expended. "200 calories of chicken breast may make you feel full, but it could take 500 calories of cake to have the same effect. Thus, weight loss isn't just about eating until you feel full. It's about choosing the right foods that make you feel full for the least amount of calories."... More: https://edition.healthline.com/s/foods-eat-without-fat-c064

#Depression is an extremely common condition, one which many of us will experience at least once. Here's some important news on dealing with it effectively: https://www.sciencealert.com/large-study-on-depression-reve