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[Denise Wheeler 🌊💙 @denisedwheeler]

The ICE raids are set to begin.

Having an escape plan/safety plan/bug out plan will be extremely important.

The news will not provide it. We are on our own.

Here is a thread on what to do and what's ahead.

Please share, while we still can. And yes, it has happened here.

[Lou @plagueprose]

and continues because y’all won’t wear a fucking mask.

[David It Up! @Dave_it_up]

Avoiding COVID-19 May Help Slow Down the Aging Process

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only been a global health crisis but also a profound challenge to our understanding of aging and its biological underpinnings. Emerging research suggests that contracting COVID-19—particularly severe cases—can accelerate biological aging, impacting various systems in the body. Avoiding infection, therefore, may play a significant role in preserving youthfulness at the cellular and systemic levels.

COVID-19 and Accelerated Biological Aging

Biological aging, distinct from chronological aging, refers to the wear and tear on our cells and tissues over time. Studies have shown that COVID-19 can exacerbate this process through mechanisms such as epigenetic changes, telomere shortening, and systemic inflammation:

- Epigenetic Aging: Epigenetic clocks, which measure biological age based on DNA methylation patterns, reveal that individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 experience accelerated epigenetic aging. For instance, one study found an average increase in biological age of 2.1 years in individuals aged 50 or older who contracted COVID-19. This acceleration was linked to immune dysfunction caused by the virus[1][7].
- Telomere Attrition: Telomeres, protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, naturally shorten with age. However, COVID-19 has been associated with accelerated telomere shortening, which compromises cellular replication and repair capacity. This phenomenon has been observed even in mild cases of COVID-19[1][4].
- Inflammation and "Inflammaging": The virus triggers heightened systemic inflammation, often referred to as "inflammaging," which is a hallmark of aging. Chronic inflammation damages tissues and organs over time, mimicking the molecular signatures of natural aging[2][5].

Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline

COVID-19's impact extends to the brain, where it induces molecular changes similar to those seen in decades of natural aging. Severe infections can lead to cognitive impairments such as memory loss, brain fog, and reduced mental acuity. These effects are driven by inflammation and oxidative stress, which disrupt neuronal health and connectivity[6][8]. Alarmingly, even younger individuals who recover from severe COVID-19 may exhibit brain aging comparable to much older adults[8].

Long-Term Implications for Healthspans

The long-term consequences of COVID-19 include increased risks of conditions typically associated with aging, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders. Survivors of severe cases are particularly susceptible to frailty and reduced resilience against future health challenges[3][6].
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How Avoiding COVID-19 Can Preserve Youthfulness

Preventing infection is not just about avoiding acute illness; it may also protect against premature aging at the cellular level. Here’s how:

1. Preserving Epigenetic Stability: By avoiding infection, individuals can maintain more stable DNA methylation patterns, reducing the risk of accelerated biological aging.

2. Protecting Telomeres: Preventing SARS-CoV-2 exposure helps safeguard telomere length, supporting healthy cellular function over time.
3. Reducing Chronic Inflammation: Avoidance mitigates the risk of prolonged systemic inflammation that contributes to "inflammaging" and organ damage.
4. Maintaining Cognitive Health: Steering clear of infection reduces the likelihood of brain-related aging processes that impair memory and cognition.

Strategies for Prevention

To minimize the risk of infection—and its potential aging effects—individuals should adopt evidence-based preventive measures:

- Use the unpopular most effective tool, an n95 mask, not a surgical mask. If you have the power to push it, use it. Teach your kids it's cool.

- Stay up-to-date on vaccinations to enhance immune defense.

- Practice good hygiene (e.g., handwashing) and wear masks in high-risk settings.

- Maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, a balanced diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods, adequate sleep, and stress management.
- Seek medical care promptly if exposed or symptomatic.

COVID-19 is not merely a respiratory illness; it has profound implications for biological aging across multiple systems in the body. By avoiding infection through preventive measures and healthy living practices, individuals can help preserve their biological youthfulness and reduce the risk of long-term health complications. As science continues to uncover the links between infectious diseases and aging pathways, protecting oneself from COVID-19 emerges as a vital strategy for promoting both longevity and quality of life.

Sources

[1] The impact of COVID-19 on “biological aging” - Frontiers https://t.co/52tYIl4KNP

[2] SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 and the aging immune system - Nature https://t.co/qx6oAQqKYF
[3] Promoting Healthy Aging During COVID‐19 - PMC - PubMed Central https://t.co/jZLmKuKiXf
[4] Accelerated biological aging in COVID-19 patients - Nature https://t.co/xprCgPSEZP
[5] Why does COVID-19 disproportionately affect older people? - PMC https://t.co/oaQ9sf2rDU
[6] Severe COVID-19 is associated with molecular signatures of aging ... https://t.co/yuduNDUByO
[7] Q&A: Even mild COVID-19 cases may accelerate aging process https://t.co/WO9fC8FD8W
[8] Lasting brain impacts from COVID-19 are equivalent to decades of ... https://t.co/V8AewSz6YN

[Laura Miers @LauraMiers]

“A 32-year-old man from Germany had been diagnosed with a rare type of cancer & was having a tumor removed from his abdomen. While in surgery, the doctor performing the procedure accidentally cut his hand, but the wound was disinfected & bandaged immediately. 

Five months later, the 53-year-old surgeon noticed a small lump developing where he had injured himself months earlier & sought care. The lump turned out to be a malignant tumor & tests showed it was genetically identical to the cancer suffered by his former patient.”

[Jess @MeetJess]

After a long lull, Covid-19 levels are surging in the US https://t.co/YfCz7dmUtM

[Outbreak Updates @outbreakupdates]

Things are about to get interesting

[Jess @MeetJess]

Bird flu is so bad that Japan is running out of land to bury chickens

More than 17 million birds have been killed nationwide

The disposal of carcasses must be done properly to prevent the spread of the virus or contaminating water supplies. https://t.co/uxt7tjlwTM

[Krutika Kuppalli, MD FIDSA @KrutikaKuppalli]

A 13-year-old girl in Canada with #H5N1 required mechanical ventilation, ECMO, CRRT, plasma exchange, and 3 antivirals. I can’t stress this enough, but these extraordinary interventions are NOT typical for respiratory pathogens.

Here are her chest X-rays 1 day apart, admission and the following day—highlighting how rapidly this progressed.

We must do more now before we see more cases like this.

[pjlo @BlackCatrachoBK]

January 1, 1804. Haiti.

[SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @COVID19_disease]

⚠️ BREAKING:

U.S. 🇺🇸 Reports 6.678 million New COVID-19 Infections in One Week.

Currently, 1 in 50 Americans is Infected with COVID-19.

COVID-19 transmission is currently higher than it was during 82.3% of the pandemic.

[Ian Copeland, PhD @IanCopeland5]

H5N1 is going to teach us a hard lesson...

https://t.co/Ik4ONWzGLa

[Gina 😷 SARS2isAirborne #VoteGreen 💚 @Saffiya_Khan1]

Oh.

[Eric Feigl-Ding @DrEricDing]

What happens in China never just stays in China. There is a surge in influenza A in the U.S. as well this winter. We rarely test whether the virus is conventional flu, or H1N1 swine flu, H5N1 bird flu. But the crowded ERs seen in many places are indications something is afoot.

[SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @COVID19_disease]

⚠️ BREAKING:

Hospitals in China 🇨🇳 Overwhelmed as Severe "Flu" Outbreak, Including Influenza A and HMPV, Resembling 2020 COVID Surge.

Hospitals in China are overwhelmed as outbreaks of "influenza A" and "human metapneumovirus" resemble the COVID-19 surge from three years ago.

[James Throt MBBS, MD, PhD, FRCPath @JamesThrot]

“A Birdflu Pandemic will be much worse than COVID.”

My guy, a Birdflu Pandemic is on its way precisely because of COVID.

It paved the way.

It’s leaving a trail of destruction and continues to do so.

“H5N1 has never behaved like this”.

Why?

SARS-CoV-2, that’s why.

[Laura Palmer Raids @Marxicology]

There’s always a Marx quote.

[Pete LaPlace @hothotcocoa05]

Listen to barely two minutes of the great Fred Hampton and you can see why the FBI had him killed.