Meike and the Microbiome Bunch *New Book Release*

Did you know that we more bacteria on and in us than we have cells that make up our body? Estimates of bacteria to human…

Bathing Can Be Exhausting

As an OT I did not know how tiring a.m. care is because I never watched a stroke survivor do one task after.  Here is…

How I Escape from Covid-19

I have been reading e-books on Hoopla to pass the time while sitting at home during the covid-19 pandemic.  I recently reread My Antonia by Willa Cather. …

Covid-19 Made Me Smarter

Currently over 4,700 covid-19 deaths in New Jersey have occured in long-term-care facilities so I am very motivated to do what it takes to stay…

Nurturing the Resilient Spirit: Ways to support Mental Wellness During the COVID-19 Quarantine

Summary:    The COVID-19 Pandemic is an unprecedented event that requires a rift in the societal fabric in order to stop its spread.  This forced isolation,…

COVID-19: From Zoonotic Spillover to Host and Pathogen Interaction in Human Disease

Key Points Answered in this Article 1. What constitutes a spillover? 2. What are the contributing factors? 3. How does SARS-CoV-2 cause infection in human…