As the number of novel coronavirus cases continues to rise nationwide, the recurring message from many public health experts and doctors has been simple: Wearing masks saves lives.
But as face coverings have become increasingly commonplace in American life, so have questions about efficacy. Do neck gaiters work?
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published new guidance last week encouraging schools to reopen in the fall.
The new tools and resources released by the CDC include detailed recommendations on how schools can safely reopen.
Like other infectious diseases, recovery time can vary from person to person, but experts recommend people follow the guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Anxiety is a normal part of life. In the short term, anxiety increases your breathing and heart rate, concentrating blood flow to your brain, where you need it. This very physical response is preparing you to face an intense situation.
The CDC has recommended that the best way to avoid transmitting COVID-19 during your work commute is to travel alone. While this is the best practice under ideal circumstances, it may not be possible for everyone.
No matter how you get to work, the CDC says there are certain general recommendations you should follow.
Even if you’re in a self-quarantine to keep yourself and others safe, how do you keep the coronavirus from getting inside your home? Is there a chance that your clothes and your shoes may bring the virus inside?
Here’s what we know about the transmission of the coronavirus through common articles of clothing.
COVID-19 has many people staying at home except for essential activities like seeking medical care, exercising, walking their dog, or shopping for groceries.
Shopping for groceries, though, carries extra risk.
Not only are you near other people, but many of the products you’re buying have probably been handled by others — and possibly sneezed or coughed on.
But you can take a little extra care when handling your groceries to avoid spreading the virus to other people and surfaces in your house.
Wearing a face mask often helps people feel protected and reassured. But can a surgical face mask keep you from being exposed to or transmitting certain infectious diseases?
And, if face masks do shield you from infectious diseases, is there a proper way to put them on, take them off, and discard them?
We have so many demands on our time—jobs, family, errands—not to mention finding some time to relax. To fit everything in, we often sacrifice sleep. But sleep affects both mental and physical health. When you’re tired, you can’t function at your best. Sleep helps you think more clearly, focus better and it also has a profound impact on hunger.
