By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The Temptations released the song, “A Ball of Confusion” on the Motown label in 1970. The song was featured on their Puzzle People album and was written by the team of Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. The song was a political statement on the chaos and disorder with the pervading times. The lyrics are still relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lyrics, “ball of confusion, oh yeah, that’s what the world is today” can certainly be applied to the SARS-CoV-2 mutations, the spread of monkeypox, and the new cases of polio.
Otis Williams continues to perform Temptations’ material as the sole surviving original member. In 1989, the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to the group in 2013. Two of my favorite Temptations’ songs are “My Girl” and “Just My Imagination,” but the lyrics to “A Ball of Confusion” are making me ponder! Near the end of the song, one of the lines is “and the band played on.” This lyric was meant to portray all the problems in the world, but it didn’t stop the band from playing. Ultimately, a statement on ignoring the issues.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In an effort to increase the number of physicians caring for patients in mid-size and rural communities, The Ohio State University College of Medicine is partnering with Bon Secours Mercy Health to launch a new community medicine medical degree track to prepare physicians to practice medicine in less densely populated areas.
By Emily Baum and Evan Bruggeman, Student Pharmacists with Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Exercise is a critical piece to overall health. The Heart Foundation provides a list of the top 10 reasons why someone does not exercise. The top three are: I am too tired, I can’t afford a gym and I don’t have time.
So, could concentrated time exercising be a potential solution, giving credence to the notion of a weekend warrior?
Allen County Public Health (ACPH) is announcing that one probable case of monkeypox has been identified in Allen County. As of 8/4/22, the CDC is identifying 38 known cases of monkeypox in Ohio.
Allen County residents should be aware of the following symptoms of monkeypox infection:
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The Everly Brothers released their hit single “All I Have to Do Is Dream” in 1958. This followed their 1957 hit “Wake Up Little Susie.” The songs were written by the prolific duo of Felice and Boudleaux Bryant. The legendary Chet Atkins played the guitar for The Everly Brothers on both singles. The Everly Brothers were known as an American rock duo and as pioneers of country rock.
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The idiom “pearls of wisdom” means something sounds wise or helpful. Amazingly, there is a website with a list of 86 songs giving life advice. The site recommends using this list to create a playlist for someone special especially for life events such as birthdays. The number one song on the list by The Rolling Stones is “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” The author feels the lyrics touch on tempering optimism with a dose of reality.
