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Apr
Quarantine 15? What to Do About Weight Gain During the Pandemic
Originally published on Yale Medicine by Kathy KatellaIt's easy to see how you might gain weight during the pandemic, especially if you are spending most of your time at home. Comfort food recipes have been trending on Google. (There is so much baking going on, supermarket...
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Apr
Staying Healthy During Inactive Times
The quarantine has offered a lot of new experiences - some good and some bad. Many of us have enjoyed a lower gas bill but miss social interactions. Others welcome the alone time while others are practically jumping out of their skin for some human contact. One thing that m...
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Apr
A Productive and Healthy Quarantined Holiday
The holiday season is upon us. With temperatures dropping and a stubborn pandemic, how can we utilize the time inside to our advantage regarding health and wellness? We've got you covered. Here are a few suggestions on how you can stay happy, healthy, and sane during our fi...
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Apr
Flu virus’ best friend: low humidity
By Ziba KashefYale researchers have pinpointed a key reason why people are more likely to get sick and even die from flu during winter months: low humidity.While experts know that cold temperatures and low humidity promote transmission of the flu virus, less is understood abou...
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Apr
Preventative Care to Office Care
We're approaching month 9 of the coronavirus pandemic, and you haven’t seen a doctor the whole time. Perhaps you’re thinking, “I’m always inside. What’s the point?” Or maybe you’ve used your free time to study up on at-home remedies...
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Apr
A COVID Halloween
This year's Halloween was supposed to be the best of the best. How often do we get to enjoy this spooky night of revelry on a Saturday? Then COVID reared its ugly little head. Another forced celebration away from the masses. But do not fret. We have some fun alternati...
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Apr
Putting off medical care — and the consequences
Americans are putting off medical care due to coronavirus fears — but there have been consequencesOriginal Article By Meera JagannathanThe global public-health emergency has forced many Americans to put their own health care on the back burner, a new survey suggests.Almo...
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Apr
Denying the Doctor Visit
A few years ago, I was watching a documentary (I've forgotten the title), and a young girl said about something, “I don’t like to think about that.” My psychotherapist friend blurted out loud, “That’s called denial, sweetie.” It made me l...
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Apr
A dilemma for ‘long-haulers’: Many can’t prove they ever had Covid-19
As the coronavirus pandemic rolls on, an unknown number of seemingly recovered patients are experiencing what is being called post-Covid syndrome — weeks or months of profound fatigue, fevers, problems with concentration and memory, dizzy spells, hair loss, and many other t...
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Apr
2020 Insurance Deductible Resets and You
It's October, which means Halloween is around the corner, Thanksgiving menus are being planned, and some of us are checking our Christmas lists twice. Next thing you know, it will be 2021. A new year sounds pretty good right about now, but don’t forget about 202...
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