insert_link Health & Wellness Five low-vaccinated Hot Spot States are putting US at risk as Delta variant spreads Researchers have identified five undervaccinated areas in the United States where COVID-19 cases have been surging, as experts warn about the growing threat from the highly contagious Delta variant. An analysis by researchers from Georgetown University identified 30 clusters across the country that have low vaccination rates compared to their population sizes. Within those clusters, there were five hot spots across the South and lower Midwest that were experiencing a […] todayJuly 14, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness CDC reverses course (again) and says asymptomatic people should get tested for COVID-19 after all The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today that individuals who don’t have coronavirus symptoms should get tested, reversing guidance that stirred controversy last month. The reversal follows a report published last week by The New York Times which revealed that the initial guidance was pushed by non-scientists in the Trump administration against the objections of public health officials and experts. The new guidance, issued on the CDC’s website on Friday, now clarifies that […] todaySeptember 22, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness 3 workouts for mental health Most people associate exercise with physical health — but what’s good for the body is good for the mind. Regular workouts can help improve your mood, sharpen your mind, and help you feel healthier and happier overall. Being physically active is an easy, natural way to help improve mental health — from easing symptoms of depression and anxiety to managing stress, sleeping better, and more. In fact, people who exercise […] todayAugust 20, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness 6 elements your Fabric Face Masks should include, according to the CDC A significant number of fashion retailers and brands have shifted their efforts to producing fabric face masks ever since the CDC recommended all Americans should wear “face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.” But with the devastating shortage of N95 medical masks, it’s critical that the public reserve what surgical masks remain for our frontline healthcare workers. Although fabric face masks will not […] todayJuly 27, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Tips on Proper Wear of a Face Covering during Exercise The thought of wearing a face mask during your workout may make some feel a little claustrophobic, but with COVID-19 numbers rising, pretty much everywhere, they've become a necessity. Look, if you're out there exercising, you're into being fit and healthy. If you want to STAY healthy, you need to wear a mask for the health of yourself, and others, period. But as long as you're wearing a mask, you […] todayJuly 23, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness How Long After Having Coronavirus Are You Contagious? Here’s What Doctors Say If you've tested positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms of the virus, the advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is clear: Don’t leave your home unless you need medical care, and wear a cloth face covering over your nose and mouth if you must be around others, even at home. But how long should you keep taking these precautions after you’ve recovered from the coronavirus? In […] todayJuly 13, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness How to Clean Your Face Mask—And Protect Your Skin—For Optimal Safety This Summer “Phone, keys, wallet…face mask?” Such is the mental checklist that we tick off before leaving the house in the time of COVID-19. Adapting to wearing face coverings has introduced an array of new considerations, chief among them: How to clean your face mask? And how often should you be washing them—both to stay safe and keep skin healthy? Here, experts weigh in on the best practices for wearing and maintaining […] todayJuly 8, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Is There Any Safe Way to Socialize During the Coronavirus Pandemic? Of the many ways COVID-19 has changed American life, social distancing is among the toughest for many people to bear. Humans are social animals, hard-wired to crave touch and interaction. So it’s only natural that, as caution fatigue sets in and social-distancing guidelines in many places are extended into the indeterminate future, even well-intentioned people are looking for loopholes that allow them to reunite with loved ones. But is there […] todayJuly 6, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness The CDC’s “Decision Tools” for Safe (and Healthy) Reopening The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last Thursday evening released new guidelines for schools, workplaces and other venues throughout the United States to reopen safely as the country continues to wrestle with the coronavirus pandemic. The direction comes after calls from lawmakers and state officials mounted for the CDC to weigh in on how regions should reopen their economies. and come following uproar after The Associated Press reported […] todayMay 18, 2020
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