With quarantine lifting in many areas and the lovely spring weather, people are heading outdoors for some much-needed relief and exercise. Keep in mind as you are taking in some sun, too much of it can cause cancers of the skin that can spread and be deadly if they are not caught early enough. […]
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How to Go Out and Stay Safe as States Reopen
With the advent of quarantine fatigue and with the support for stay-at-home orders dwindling, states are starting to reopen their economies despite the fact that we are still in the middle of a pandemic. While the ideal situation for containing the spread of the new coronavirus is for people to continue to stay home, that […]
Some Essential Relationship Advice for Couples During the Pandemic
Living through the pandemic and dealing with all the uncertainty it entails is putting personal relationships to the test. Work and financial difficulties, close living quarters, and the fear of getting ill or making others ill have run the stress level in most households through the roof. Here are some therapeutic ways to keep […]
Visit Famous Museums and Galleries Online
Not only are over 2500 museums and galleries worldwide offering virtual tours during the shutdown via Google’s Arts & Culture portal, but also The Metropolitan Opera house will be offering free digital performances every night of the week starting at 7:30. You can even take incredible virtual tours of America’s fabulous national parks while they […]
Eat These Foods for Better Health
Maintaining a healthy diet during these stressful times can be challenging, but getting the right nutrients is not only important for your physical health, but also for your mental and emotional health as well. Some of the healthiest foods you can eat include the following: Fish and roe—Salmon and rainbow trout are fabulous fish choices […]
Bored at Home? These Zoos & Aquariums are Offering Virtual Tours
Keeping kids and adults entertained during this stressful time of home-bound social isolation can be challenging, and it can be easy to fall in a rut when you could be tumbling down rabbit holes instead! Fortunately, kids (and adults) can get their cute animal fix by visiting the websites and Facebook pages of some of […]
How to Stay Active While Isolating
Here are some excellent ways to keep moving when you can’t get outside: Maintain an active routine—While sleeping in and working in your pajamas might be appealing in the beginning, it’s better to have a more active routine to improve your overall mood. Try getting out of bed earlier and at the same time each […]
“COVID Toes” May Be Early Sign of Coronavirus
A highly probable symptom of coronavirus infection that was first noticed in March by doctors in Italy is a skin condition that causes the toes to become red, irritated, and inflamed. The condition (which has been informally named “COVID toes” was first noticed in hospitalized patients, but has since been flagged as a possible early […]
4 Fun and Easy Indoor Games for Kids
While spending time indoors during this stressful period of social distancing, finding fun and easy games for your kids to play (or for you to play with them) is a great way to pass the time. 4 fun and easy indoor games for kids include the following: Build an indoor obstacle course—It’s easy to set […]
Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables to Help Raise Your Immune Response
During this time of social distancing to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, it’s important to eat plenty of healthy foods to keep your body and immune system functioning at their best. While it can be tempting to eat junk foods during times of stress, maintaining a predominantly healthy diet will boost your […]