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I’ve had to take a break from social media. But it’s not for the reason you might suspect… The news about COVID-19 is everywhere and it can get overwhelming. I understand it increases a lot of people’s anxiety levels. But as a health researcher, I can’t cut myself off from these reports. So even though hearing about it constantly does cause me some anxiety as well, it’s another aspect of…
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Spring is my favorite season. Where I live, spring means birds chirping, flowers sprouting, trees budding and rain — lots and lots of rain. We have far more rainy days than sunny ones. And while all the gray, rainy days can get to you after a while, you know they’re bringing good things — they’re nourishing all the plants and animals that make springtime so beautiful. But with good often…
Three weeks and counting since the first symptoms hit me like a Mack truck and I (and then my family) was eventually diagnosed with “The COVID.” And thankfully, each day gets a little better. We were lucky… blessed, in so very many ways that despite the absolutely horrific power of the virus that left us all feeling like garbage, all four of us had the “mild version.” Our lives will…
If you’re like me, you’ve probably been cleaning your house from top to bottom for weeks now to try to keep everyone in the family healthy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, every two days, I walk through every room in our home with bleach wipes at the ready and disinfect the things we touch most. From light switches and doorknobs to remotes and laptops, everything gets…
If you’re like most people, you’re not a planner when it comes to protein… Some meals you eat lots of protein. Other meals you don’t eat much. But you figure it all evens out in end. Unfortunately, that assumption could cost you something very important — your muscles. You may have heard that you gradually lose muscle mass as you get older. This phenomenon is called sarcopenia. And it’s a…
You’ve probably heard that people with chronic health conditions are more at risk for developing a severe case of COVID-19. That includes people with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and a wide range of other issues. The assumption here is that these chronic diseases impair your body’s ability to respond to the virus. Your heart may be weaker. Your lungs may be inflamed. Or your immune system…
There’s not much that’s more miserable than a migraine… The pain that comes with one alone is bad enough, but the nausea, light and sound sensitivity, and the fact that one can steal days and days of your life is like adding insult to injury, something I know all too well. Like many women, I was diagnosed with migraines in my 20s and the havoc they wreaked on my life…
It’s become clear that this pandemic is a marathon, not a sprint. Most of you are aware of the precautions you need to take in order to protect yourself from the virus. (If you have any questions, the CDC website outlines the precautions you should be taking). Now, most of all, you should stay at home unless absolutely necessary. While you’re self-isolating in your home, it’s easy to start worrying…
When I was in my 20s, I went through a period of depression. Fortunately for me, it was short-lived. A compassionate therapist and a change in seasons got me through it. But decades later, I still can remember the way it felt. Like I was moving through a fog all the time. Like I wasn’t really sure how I was managing to function, go to classes, or take care of…