Dr Nichole Corry

I have been pushing all my patients to exercise to improve healthspan based on multiple studies that show moderate exercise provides significant morbidity and mortality benefit. I also encourage a combination of aerobic, resistance, and flexibility. Here is study that supports the assumption that preserving muscle mass and strength is an integral part of improving outcomes. Lets get pumping people!

Prospective Associations of Aerobic and Muscle-Strengthening Activity With Mortality This cohort study examines the prospective associations of different combinations of moderate aerobic physical activity, vigorous aerobic physical activity, and muscle-strengthening activity with all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality.

MinuteClinic CVS Health Kudos for bringing testing to multiple sites but have to up the game regarding education and ease of information regarding
Per CDC:

“People undergoing testing should receive clear information on

the manufacturer and name of the test, the type of test, the purpose of the test, the performance specifications of the test, any limitations associated with the test, who will pay for the test, how the test will be performed, how and when they will receive test results, and;
how to understand what the results mean, actions associated with negative or positive results, the difference between testing for workplace screening versus for medical diagnosis, who will receive the results, how the results may be used, and any consequences for declining to be tested.”

Yet no information on what pcr test is used or effectiveness against variants. The customer service number provided is “not in service “ 👎

With the rise in cases across the northern US we have to face reality. Something simple as just mandating universal mask could save tens of thousands of lives. We’ve made a lot of mistakes in the past but that’s not a reason to continue making them.