May 26, 2020

If you want to get more life from an N95 mask try heading to the kitchen. A study found that heating an N95 mask after each use can disinfect it to wear up to 50 times. Heating the mask for 20 minutes in an oven at 185 degrees Fahrenheit was effective for personal protective use but not medical use. Source Link 

A yoga mat might be just what the doctor ordered for migraines. Researchers found that people who added gentle yoga practice to their usual migraine medication suffered about half as many attacks as they normally did. migraine patients first had classes with a yoga teacher three times a week for one month and then practiced at home. Source Link 

Knowing how to reduce your risk of skin cancer doesn’t mean people will do it. A survey showed that 76% of Americans know the importance of sun protection, but only 41% regularly protect themselves outdoors. Seeking shade between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., wearing sun-protective clothing and using SPF 30 water-resistant sunscreen are the best ways to prevent skin cancer. Source Link