At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, people’s anxiety levels shot up. Daily reports were coming in about the number of new deaths, there was global chaos and people had to be persuaded to stay inside. And even though this…
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Staying safe: An expert explains how to assess risk when reconnecting with friends and family
Now that states are relaxing social distancing restrictions, people desperately want to see friends and family, go to a restaurant and let our kids have play dates. Even grocery shopping sounds fun. But how can you do that and still…
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Not Going To Lie, The Dentist’s Office Is A Risky Place When It Comes To COVID-19
Twenty-three states have now allowed dental offices to reopen for elective appointments like cleanings, and others may soon follow suit. Experts warn that dentist offices are still high-risk areas for spreading COVID-19. If it’s permitted in your area, whether you…
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How to cope with self-isolation when you live alone
For some people, self-isolation has brought positive experiences – they have more time to spend with their kids or their partner, are getting to know their housemates better or have moved back in with their parents for the duration of the…
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Amid coronavirus crisis, exercise caution when exercising outdoors
Even as government officials warn us to “stay home, stay safe” during the coronavirus pandemic, people are flocking to parks, trails and sidewalks to walk and bike away their cabin fever. That might seem like a total contradiction. But according…
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What happens to your body when your have COVID-19?
As the number of cases of COVID-19 rises, experts continue to learn more about the disease. They know that symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. But what does the virus do inside your body to cause those symptoms?…
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How Chinese people came together when separated by quarantine, creating hope, humor and art
Fear and blame appear to be fast becoming Americans’ defining emotions around COVID-19. Headlines seem to offer either worst-case estimates or government leaders’ mutual accusations. Amid the bewildering figures and contradictory political narratives, it is important to recall that numbers…
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When you drink decaf coffee every day, this is what happens to your body
Coffee is a drug, thanks to the caffeine that makes coffee what it is. And while coffee connoisseurs might balk at the idea of having decaf, those of us who want to drink coffee but don’t want the hassle of…
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We know we’re supposed to reach out when we need support, but how?
Recently, I revealed to a friend that I was coming out of a rough patch. “I didn’t know that,” my friend said. “Why didn’t you reach out?” Friends are busy with lives of their own, and may not notice small…
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