Conavirus......

[catherine]

I personally think the ladder is against the wrong wall. Read Food Fix by Dr. Mark Hyman.

"Dr. Hyman deftly describes the web of destruction caused by our modern food system -- and how to reverse the tide and save our health and planet. His most important book to date."
―Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH, Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy, Tufts University

[Rogar]

It’s actually shown that a focus on weight loss causes people to gain weight. It’s counterproductive.

I think what happens is that people lose weight by dieting rather than changing their lifestyle and lifelong eating habits. It may be hard to diet, but it's harder to give up some of the foods we like forever.

[bae]

The Russian agitprop bots are out in force today I see.

[Tammy]

I’ve read whole books about it - but don’t have the energy to expound further. There is science behind what I’ve said.

[Yppej]

People can and do lose significant amounts of weight and keep it off, sometimes assisted by bariatric surgery.

[Yppej]

From today's news:

42% of US covid deaths are in nursing homes

Young people are at such a low risk that a British pharmaceutical company is seeking volunteers under the age of 30 to be deliberately infected with the virus so the efficacy of vaccines can be tested on them (but hey, what do the scientists making vaccines know? Some anecdote about a young person dying of covid is more important say the chattering classes)

[jp1]

Again with the old people don’t matter argument. Geez.

[catherine]

I, too, feel that the "it's just old people" argument is a shame. These "dispensable" old people have children and grandchildren who can't even say goodbye to them in person. One of my dear friends died of COVID, but he would have died soon enough anyway so I guess it's OK.

"If they would rather die, let them do it and reduce the surplus population." Charles Dickens, "A Christmas Carol"

Jeppy, I'm surprised at you, because you don't seem to me to be a callous person.

[Yppej]

I do not devalue the lives of older people. But I think rather than lock everyone down the government should give people the ability to assess their own risks and act accordingly. These risks vary greatly, with age being a major factor in the difference. Fortunately most older people are retired and can stay home. Goods should be brought to them as need be. I am not in a high risk group and am working in an essential industry. I am risking my health, but the risk is low, and I am happy to do my part. I think older individuals who cannot afford to retire should be eligible for enhanced unemployment for the duration of the pandemic.

[Tammy]

That theory loses its merit when one considers large number of inter-generational households, and large number of grandparents that help with childcare for the grandchildren.