Changing routines can take its toll both mentally and physically. If one thing has come from 2020, it’s that we learned how to adapt and pivot from our usual daily practices. As much as we have all learned about ourselves and our world during this year, it’s also true that the pandemic has taken many… Continue reading Don’t Let the Pandemic Age You
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3 Ways To Keep Your Energy and Mental Health in Check During Quarantine
Life is all of a sudden very different. Whether you are on state or locally mandated quarantine or a self-directed quarantine — it’s safe to say that nowadays, we’re spending a lot of downtime in our homes and with ourselves for an extended period of time. With so much rapid change happening in the news… Continue reading 3 Ways To Keep Your Energy and Mental Health in Check During Quarantine
Is There an Upside to Viruses?
It’s time we got in on the conversation, the one that’s happening inside of our bodies. If we better understood the surprising science of how very different cells—bacteria, brain cells, blood cells, gut cells—and viruses all speak to each other, we might better grasp the inner workings of COVID-19 and other life threatening diseases. We… Continue reading Is There an Upside to Viruses?
Coping with Grief Over Lost Opportunities and Connections During a Pandemic
Grief is a common topic I am seeing in my therapy patients and first, we have to know we have permission to grieve during the pandemic and grief comes in many forms. Grief ranges from disappointment and sadness to frustration and anger. People are disappointed by having to reschedule events like weddings, sad about not… Continue reading Coping with Grief Over Lost Opportunities and Connections During a Pandemic
Tips for Parents at Home with Kids during the Pandemic
Editor’s note: Many families are suddenly faced with how to keep kids occupied at home in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and that dilemma continues as schools decide whether children will be going to school on-line, in person or both. Here, tips on how to make the at-home time more beneficial for children and parents.… Continue reading Tips for Parents at Home with Kids during the Pandemic
COVID-19 Testing Basics
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to address the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and keep you and your family informed on the latest developments. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions from consumers about testing: Q: Is there a test for COVID-19? A: Yes. The FDA has authorized two different types… Continue reading COVID-19 Testing Basics
How Dental Offices Are Protecting Patients and Staff During the Pandemic
It’s not exactly business as usual for the dental industry – or patients – as offices reopen for routine care amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak of the virus has brought several changes, some of which may be permanent, in how dental offices protect their employees and patients. Dentists have always prioritized safety, but now… Continue reading How Dental Offices Are Protecting Patients and Staff During the Pandemic
Plastic Surgery In a Pandemic World: Safety Protocols Your Doctor Should Use
People still want to look their best – even when few are looking at them. As the pandemic continues and social distancing remains an important public safety measure, cosmetic surgery is resuming across the country. The elective medical procedure was prohibited in most states throughout the peak months of the pandemic, but the phasing in… Continue reading Plastic Surgery In a Pandemic World: Safety Protocols Your Doctor Should Use
The Dangers of Summer Drinking
Summer is typically a wonderful season for outdoor activities and spending additional time with family and friends. For some people, these activities include drinking alcoholic beverages. But in light of the coronavirus pandemic as well as the negative consequences associated with drinking, it is particularly important this summer to take measures to protect your own… Continue reading The Dangers of Summer Drinking
A New COVID-19 Research Tool
The federal National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a centralized, secure “enclave” to store and study vast amounts of medical record data from people diagnosed with COVID-19 across the country. It is part of an effort, called the National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C), to help scientists analyze these data to understand the disease and… Continue reading A New COVID-19 Research Tool
Scams and COVID-19
To the stresses of the COVID-19 epidemic – fear of contracting the illness, working remotely, trying to balance parenthood and job – you can now add the possibility of being duped by unscrupulous sellers looking to make money from the crisis. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the cost of pandemic-related consumer fraud is… Continue reading Scams and COVID-19
COVID-19 and Pregnancy
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is launching a study to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic during and after pregnancy, the agency said. In a news release, the NIH said that researchers in the study will analyze the medical records of up to 21,000 women to evaluate whether changes to healthcare delivery that… Continue reading COVID-19 and Pregnancy
FDA Withdraws Emergency Approval of Anti-Malaria Drugs to Treat COVID-19
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn its emergency use authorization (EUA) of two anti-malaria drugs to treat COVID-19 patients, the agency said. The drugs affected, chloroquine phosphate and hydroxychloroquine sulfate, are normally used to combat malaria. But under the EUA, the FDA allowed them to be used to treat some patients with… Continue reading FDA Withdraws Emergency Approval of Anti-Malaria Drugs to Treat COVID-19
4 Key Lessons Crisis Teaches Us About Retirement
Over the past couple months, many investors have become worried about the future of their retirement plans. Between health concerns, the volatility of the stock market and forced isolation, it’s safe to say that there has been both reason and opportunity to question what our future in retirement might look like. If you’re considering retirement… Continue reading 4 Key Lessons Crisis Teaches Us About Retirement
Keeping Your Eyes Safe during The Coronavirus Pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that people avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands to help prevent spreading germs during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what about those who wear prescription contacts and glasses? Are there added risks to touching your eyes during a pandemic like COVID-19? Here, from ophthalmologists and… Continue reading Keeping Your Eyes Safe during The Coronavirus Pandemic
Stuck in the Anxiety and Fear of Coronavirus? 4 Things to Help You Snap Out of It
If you’re feeling anxiety and fear about the coronavirus, you’re not alone. The crisis has shifted our lives and pulled the rug out from under our feet in all sorts of ways. Anxiety and fear are natural reactions to sudden disruption, isolation and the immense uncertainty that all of us are facing now. It’s understandable… Continue reading Stuck in the Anxiety and Fear of Coronavirus? 4 Things to Help You Snap Out of It
The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Glossary of Terms
The coronavirus crisis has introduced a lot of new words into our daily vocabulary — words such as pandemic and asymptomatic and acronyms like PPE and PUI. All can be found in the dictionary or on websites for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the American Red… Continue reading The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Glossary of Terms
Seeking Alcohol Counseling During the Pandemic
Keeping away from one another is crucial for stopping the coronavirus. But that distancing also risks keeping people away from vital support. “It’s a real danger,” said Mike Marshall, executive director of Oregon Recovers, a coalition of addiction recovery groups. According to a news release from the American Heart Association (AHA), Marshall explained that people… Continue reading Seeking Alcohol Counseling During the Pandemic