WARM UP:

One Joke: 

One Fact: 

The typical American consumes about 3,000 calories and 150 grams of fat in a Thanksgiving meal, according to the Calorie Control Council.

One Quote:

“The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see.”

–Mary Davis

One Guess…Name That Drug: (Answer at bottom)

• Description:  Medication used for angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease.  Can be taken to relieve an acute episode or on a long term basis before exercise or a stressful event to prevent attacks.

• Mechanism of Action:   Relaxes blood vessels, preferentially causing venodilation.  Decreases myocardial damage by improving the supply/demand relationship for heart cells.

• Route:  Available as a sublingual spray, tablet, or powder.  Also available as an extended release capsule.

• Side Effects:  Can cause headache, flushing, hypotension, dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.

HEALTHCARE HEADLINES:

** The weight loss drug Wegovy - in the same class of medications as Ozempic - reduced the risk of serious heart problems and stroke by 20%, according to a new study.

** A group of South Korean students won the James Dyson award for inventing a new IV bag that could help save lives at disaster sites by using hands-free methods to improve the rate of rapid infusion treatments over using gravity alone. 

TOGETHER WITH FULTON:

Discover the world's most comfortable, supportive, and sustainable insoles. Fulton offers comfortable cork insoles that mold to your foot as you walk to provide customized arch support. They mitigate foot, knee, and back pain and align your body to prevent injury. Fulton offers a 90 day comfort guarantee, so your order is risk free!

WATER COOLER WONDERS…the stuff we found interesting this week:

** Watch: Want to look like a pro in the kitchen for this year’s turkey day?  Check out this video on how to properly cut vegetables.  

** Movies: Disney is not letting it go anytime soon, with plans for Frozen 3 and Frozen 4 in the works.

** Picture: Anticipate needing a moment to yourself during Thanksgiving weekend?  Find a quiet space and take in these calming photos when you need some zen.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS:

The holidays can be some of the worst times for sleep.  Travel schedules, overeating, alcohol, and lack of exercise all play a role in altered sleep habits.

Take a look at some of Americans’ sleep habits, as published in U.S. News & World Report.

THANKS FOR READING!

At The Hyperthalamus, we’re on a mission to educate and entertain health care workers.

Help us grow by referring your friends to The Hyperthalamus newsletter!

• Send us 1 referral: we’ll send you a list of the best active discount codes for health care workers you’ll find anywhere!

• Send us 10 referrals: we’ll give you $10 to use at the Amazon store as a thank you!

• Send us 50 referrals: we’ll give you a set of scrubs!

Disease Answer: Nitroglycerin