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Indoor Transmission: Outdoor Activities Could Pose Lower Risks In Warm Temperatures

Does Sunshine Lower Blood Pressure?

Studies suggest that activities held outdoors in warmer temperatures could pose lower risk for COVID-19 than those done in confined indoor spaces. As reopening of states is being considered, states should look to ease rules to allow more access to recreational, religious, and business activities that occur outside, according to Scott Gottlieb, MD, former commissioner …

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Elderly Health in the Times of COVID Go Beyond the Virus

Elderly Health in the Times of COVID Go Beyond the Virus

Although we are seeing an unprecedented increase in COVID-19 cases across age groups, the risks faced by our elderly loved ones are particularly acute. In America alone, there are an approximate 49.2 million individuals that are 65 and older. To give you a better idea of who is greatly at risk when it comes to …

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Mindfulness: Yoga And Meditation During Social Distancing And Isolation

Meditation and Yoga Change DNA

For many of us our workout routine has been derailed and anxiety levels have increased due to the current state of affairs. Gyms and studios across the world have been shut down while this virus runs its course. However, this does not mean that you should just flat out stop exercising.  It is possible to …

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Amid Distancing And Social Isolation Exercise Is Needed

Amid Distancing And Social Isolation Exercise Is Needed

It is no secret that regular physical exercise is important, even in the best of times. Recently we are not really at the best of times, and amid all this distancing and social isolation exercise may be more important now than ever before.  If you are like most you are finding yourself drawn into the …

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