January is National Radon Action Month, a time to raise awareness of the health effects of radon and take action to lower your risk. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that seeps up from the ground and into homes, schools, work sites, and other indoor spaces through cracks in the foundation or basement or around pipes. It is colorless, tasteless and odorless and can cause lung cancer; you would have no way of knowing if it has infiltrated your home unless you test for it. Yet, few people test for the radioactive gas.
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The University of Kentucky Public Relations & Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media. This week s column is by Kelly Parsons, a social worker at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Clinic.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2020) With the Holidays upon us and families making plans to see loved ones virtually or in person, there are steps you can take to ensure the season is safe and festive for everyone.
According to the CDC, the lowest risk for the spread of COVID-19 is virtual gatherings:
Video chat can be done over multiple platforms to include Facetime, Zoom and Houseparty. If you plan to see your loved one via video chat, it is important they understand how to use the application. A test run will help them become familiar with the software and ensure everyone can be present and engaged.