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The University of Kansas Health System is treating 70 total COVID patients today, up from 68 yesterday. Other significant numbers:

17 with the active virus today, 15 yesterday
1 in ICU, 1 yesterday
0 on ventilators, 0 yesterday
53 hospitalized but out of acute infection phase, 53 yesterday
Key points from today’s guests:

Dr. Jessica Kalender-Rich, Geriatric Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Older adults are at higher risk of COVID, but high levels of vaccinations and boosters have kept their numbers low
Still looking at data to decide whether boosters will be needed every four to six months perpetually
Vital that older people find a way to physically keep active. Need an activity that can be done consistently.
Exercise increases the brain’s ability to remain flexible and continue to learn as we get older
Frank Boal, retired Kansas City Sportscaster

He’s 75 years old and retired from full-time work. Still walks 4 to 6 miles a day
Makes it a point to train for and hike a different Colorado “Fourteener” mountain every year
Staying physically active has made a tremendous difference in his life, especially in keeping him mentally sharp
Advises, “When you retire, don’t just sit down. Have a plan to do something you haven’t done that you’d really enjoy. Also advises keep reading every day and read something that makes you think.
Dr. Steve Stites, chief medical officer, The University of Kansas Health System

Half of current COVID patients are here specifically for the virus. The other half are here for something else and just happen to have COVID as well.
New research shows with COVID vaccination, you are 94% less likely to go on a ventilator and die.
The best exercise is one you will actually do
As you get older your liver slows down. That means you have to be more careful about what you take in, especially salt and fat, because it’s harder for the body to process
Dr. Dana Hawkinson, medical director of Infection Prevention and Control

According to the New England Journal of Medicine, vaccination continues to be the safest way to develop immunity from COVID and protect from hospitalization and death
Exercise will decrease your overall feeling of tiredness
Cutting down carbs and excess calories and focusing on fresh fruits, vegetables and meats create a much better diet
There may come a time when cloth masks will be enough to keep us safe


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