In the past month or so, Americans have progressively emerged from the COVID-19 lockdown that dominated headlines. But while we’ve seen encouragement on the COVID-19 front, and expect more in the months to come, the forgotten epidemic, a man-made plague, still thrives … and may be getting worse. The Lockdown and Opioid Use Panic, job […]
Have your kids been getting enough exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic? On face value, one would think kids would be getting plenty of exercise; after all, they haven’t been sitting at school desks all day, as would have been the case during any “normal” year. But two factors may have turned the tables: lack of […]
Staying in touch has been the challenge for people of all ages since COVID-19 hit home (and kept us all at home), but with stay-at-home restrictions slowly lifting, that challenge remains for many seniors who are either afraid to venture out or fear having friends and loved ones visit. That same fear may also be […]
What’s the first thing most people do when they experience a cough that doesn’t go away after a short period of time? Run to the medicine cabinet and get some cough syrup. Between flu season and COVID-19, cough syrup, lozenges and similar products are likely in short supply. But hold on; new research suggests if […]
There’s a great deal we don’t know about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but we do know if you’re a senior or someone with a significant health condition, you’re at greater risk for complications. What’s the common denominator in people who seem to have major problems with COVID-19: a weakened immune system – either weakened naturally […]
