Cissy White had a horrific start to life. The American author and blogger at Heal Write Now was sexually and physically abused as a child and developed post-traumatic stress disorder. As a result, she experienced flashbacks as an adult in which she felt “stalked by fear”. Seven years ago, she was also stalked by an […]
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Children face added mental health struggles during pandemic
Psychiatrist Tami Benton was recently called to the emergency department about a child whose family had concerns about the girl’s suicidal threats to run into traffic and end her life. The child was only 5 years old. Both of the child’s parents had lost their jobs. The mother was struggling with depression, stressed by the […]
Cloth face coverings can be as effective as surgical masks at protecting against COVID-19
Researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Surrey have found that well-fitting, three-layered cloth masks can be as effective at reducing the transmission of COVID-19 as surgical masks. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, 139 countries mandated the use of face coverings in public space such as supermarkets and public transports. The World Health […]
Why Katherine Schwarzenegger, Chris Pratt Don't Show Daughter Lyla's Face
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Coronavirus face masks can be reused with 'dry heat,' FDA says
Getting coronavirus vaccine will help protect the community: Dr. Siegel Dr. Marc Siegel says the vaccine may be ‘uncomfortable’ at first but will keep people safer and healthier in the long run. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says health care workers should ideally use new personal protective equipment amid the coronavirus pandemic, strained supplies have caused […]
AHA News: COVID-19 Patients of All Ages With Obesity Face Higher Risk of Complications, Death
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — People with obesity – regardless of age – are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 and have higher risks for complications and death, according to new research. The study, presented Tuesday at the American Heart Association’s virtual Scientific Sessions, sought to shed new light “on […]
The surprising reason your face mask might be causing dry eye
If you wear contact lenses or have had laser surgery to correct your vision, you’re likely no stranger to dry-eye syndrome. You feel as if your eyes are stinging, and they’re red, irritated, and teary (via American Academy of Opthalmology). And now, there’s a new reason you get dry-eye syndrome that’s tied to the pandemic […]
Q&A: How to talk to others about healthy habits like face masks and distancing
“Yo, dude, put on a mask!” Those words are probably heard dozens of times a day. The sight of someone without a face covering, openly coughing, or standing a little too close for comfort is enough to set off someone who can’t understand why another person isn’t following widely prescribed guidelines to slow the spread […]
TfL launches exemption card for those who can't wear face masks on transport
Last week, a new rule was introduced making it mandatory to wear face coverings on public transport to try to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Failure to follow the new rules could result in a fine of up to £100. However, some people are exempt from wearing them due to health conditions or a disability. […]
Face coverings can reduce COVID-19 transmission risk: study
Wearing a face mask or other covering over the mouth and nose reduces the forward distance traveled by an exhaled breath by more than 90 percent, research suggests. A team of engineers from Heriot-Watt University, the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian clinicians tested the effectiveness of seven types of face covering—including medical-grade and home-made […]