Key Takeaways People who recover from COVID-19 may not have strong and long-lasting immunity, especially if their disease was mild. Experts recommend that people who have recovered from COVID-19 receive a vaccination when it becomes available to them. The CDC suggests waiting 90 days after a COVID-19 infection to get the vaccine. If[…]
Key Takeaways The COVID-19 pandemic has led many countries to put stay-at-home orders in place. A new study shows that stay-at-home orders have led to changes in health behaviors, such as a decrease in physical activity, reduced quality sleep, and increased anxiety. While healthy eating behaviors have increased, more than 25% of the participants in[…]
Key Takeaways Exposure Notification is a smartphone-powered tool used to augment traditional contact tracing Users’ phones send and receive non-identifiable Bluetooth keys when people they have come into proximity with for more than 15 minutes test positive for COVID-19 Nineteen states have approved the use of this technology, with more likely to come in the future.[…]
List of Virtual Holiday Party Ideas Virtual holiday parties help remote employees mingle with far-away coworkers. These parties also give companies a chance to reward remote employees for all the wonderful work done throughout the year. Here is a list of virtual holiday party ideas and virtual Christmas party ideas to[…]
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles conducted the largest pediatric genomic COVID-19 survey to date. The study reports a possible link between certain SARS-CoV-2 mutations and disease severity. Samples showed high levels of genetic variation in California. Like many viruses, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, undergoes many genetic mutations as it spreads across a[…]
Give Your Immune System a Boost With Healthful, Plant-based Foods. As coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted communities around the world, many people have wondered whether there are steps they can take to stay healthy. Everyday preventive measures—such as hand washing, avoiding contact with sick individuals, and good hygiene—can go a long way[…]
Even as our worlds are opening up more and a little bit of normalcy has come to our lives, many of us are still working from home and a lot of kids are attending school virtually to maintain social distancing efforts. Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is still a consideration in our daily lives, and the[…]
Like many of us, our dogs and cats are adjusting to us being at home much more and they are learning new routines. Our pets are our best friends and are a great source of comfort in these uncertain times. Try baking and creating some healthy and delicious dog and cat biscuit recipes. We guarantee your pet[…]
The COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t have to halt all of your summertime fun. Here are several fun outdoor activities you can still enjoy For many people, the summer of 2020 has been like no other in recent memory. Public health restrictions caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have led to cancelled[…]
Whether you are going into work or working from home, the COVID-19 pandemic has probably changed the way you work. Fear and anxiety about this new disease and other strong emotions can be overwhelming, and workplace stress can lead to burnoutexternal icon. How you cope with these emotions and stress can affect your well-being, the well-being[…]