Our government has created a great resource for checking the Air Quality Index. AirNow was created by the EPA, NOAA, CDC and other government agencies, and is a simple information tool, without advertisements. Visit AirNow.gov at any time for local AQI info. And feel free to scroll down for more info on forest fires, AQI … Read more
This is not a hearing test! For a real hearing test, consult your primary care doctor or an audioloigist. This post is meant only to pique your interest in people’s hearing ranges, and not to dispense any medical advice. For a bit of novelty and learning about how your hearing changes as you age, check … Read more
Starting July 16, 2022, there is a new number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988. This number will work across the entire USA. The old number, 1-800-273-8255, will also still connect to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Please read more about how the Lifeline can provide free and confidential support, and check out their … Read more
Some info pertaining to the shortage of baby formula in the USA: Scams abound! If you find an online vendor for baby formula that seems too good to be true, it may be. When possible, buy your formula from respected, large companies and not sketchy eBay auctions or brand-new websites. Misinformation about buying from Amazon’s … Read more
UPDATE as of 9/27/2024: just like last year, our government has free at-home COVID tests for you. Get 4 tests through www.covidtests.gov at no cost (even shipping is free). Protip: There may be other methods, local to you, for obtaining free COVID tests. For example, my local library gives them out to patrons. You might … Read more
Need help getting your COVID-19 vaccine? Check out Vaccines.gov, for everyone in the USA. Give the website your zip code and it’ll offer you a long list of pharmacies, stores and other companies nearby that offer vaccination appointments. Call any listing to check your eligibility, or to schedule. You can also search for locations offering … Read more
Amazon Pharmacy is now open for business, and they will fill your prescriptions! You don’t have to be an Amazon Prime member to use this, but it looks like a Prime membership could save you even more money. As you calculate your prescription pricing on this site, Amazon will tell you what you pay 1) … Read more
If you are color blind or have any other vision sensitivities, check out the color filters in your computer. Most operating systems offer these built-in tools, to make your screen easier to see and use. In Windows 10, go to Start -> Settings -> Ease of Access -> Color Filters. On MacOSX, go to Apple … Read more
UPDATE: In May 2023, this app was retired. For more info, please see: The Commonwealth of Virginia now offers an app that will help in the fight against COVID-19. If you install and activate this free app, it will notify you if you might’ve been exposed to (someone with) the coronavirus. For more information and … Read more