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As a doctor, I know frightening health statistics are everywhere. We’re all getting fatter (obesity), developing chronic diseases (diabetes) and succumbing to potential pandemics (coronavirus). It’s all pretty scary.

So how can we improve our health? Yes, we want longevity—but we want quality of life as well. Are there any top tips to keep us healthy, and help us live the best life it can be? Read on, and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had Coronavirus.

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Soap and water are best in terms of getting rid of bacteria. However, if this isn’t practicable, using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is still very effective. Regular hand washing is highly recommended by the WHO at present, especially to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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There is a growing body of evidence that social media can negatively affect

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November 30, 2020

Ohio ski resorts focus on health and safety as winter approaches

Ed Balint

| The Repository

Brad Bowen is among the snowboarding enthusiasts counting down the days until Ohio’s ski resorts open. The 34-year-old Mayfield Heights man embraces the snow.

When there’s enough of it to consistently cover slopes in the region, Bowen plays out his wintertime ritual, standing atop an ivory hill and peering through his goggles at the terrain before accelerating and carving deep lines into the powdery canvas.

Such a scene plays out in Bowen’s mind even in the warmer months.

And ski conditions can’t arrive soon enough for him, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, which will drastically impact how resorts are operated as infections and outbreaks continue to plague the country.

Bowen, who frequents the slopes of Northeast Ohio while also traveling as far as Utah and Colorado to get his snowboarding fix, is already familiar and comfortable with the host of measures being implemented at the twin

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November 30, 2020

The Day – Health officials make final pleas for holiday caution as coronavirus cases spike

WASHINGTON – With nationwide coronavirus hospitalizations topping 80,000 and case counts on the cusp of 200,000 a day, officials and experts are giving their final pleas for caution in the days before Thanksgiving.

Average cases reported each day in the United States have jumped nearly 15% in a week, according to data tracked by The Washington Post. Deaths are also on the rise, with some communities overwhelmed by the bodies – in El Paso County, Texas, the National Guard was called in to help the morgues. With the holiday travel rush underway, public health leaders warned this weekend that “herd immunity” from promising vaccines remains months away and that every American’s choices this week will shape the country’s virus trajectory.

In an interview on CBS News’s “Face the Nation,” Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious-disease expert, said he understands that many Americans are experiencing “COVID fatigue” after months of pandemic

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November 23, 2020

Health experts urge against Thanksgiving gatherings as coronavirus cases explode nationwide

“If you look at the map of spread across the country, you can see the risk; it’s very visible. And moving through airports or travel hubs, I think that will increase people’s risk,” Tom Inglesby, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, said on “Fox News Sunday.” “Even if they’re driving from point to point, unfortunately, we don’t know if we’re infected when we walk into a gathering.”

He referred to recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that said most infections are spread by people with no symptoms. The CDC, during its first news briefing in months on Thursday, recommended against traveling and gathering for Thanksgiving and said people should instead celebrate in their own households.

“The message for everyone is: You can’t assume you don’t have the virus, and you can’t assume the people whose homes you’re about to enter don’t have

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November 22, 2020

Don’t travel for Thanksgiving, health experts say. But if you do, follow these tips

Thanksgiving travel week is upon us, but coronavirus cases have surged across the country and sapped much of that annual excitement.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued advice last week that couldn’t have come at a worse time for those hoping for holiday comfort from loved ones: Postpone travel and stay home to best protect yourself and others from getting or spreading the virus.

While some folks will defy that advice for their own reasons, others are compelled to travel because of colleges closing for winter break or as part of their job as essential workers. So here are a few tips to help you stay safe on that journey this week.

— Travel by car if that’s an option. Make as few stops as possible, and when you do, wear your masks and use hand sanitizer. Avoid crowded indoor spaces such as convenience stores and restaurants. Instead,

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November 22, 2020

Is gaming actually good for your child’s mental health? Science says it could be

“I’ve long been a believer that video games can be extremely beneficial for our general wellbeing,” adds games journalist and author of The SNES Encyclopedia, Chris Scullion. “Gaming provides a space where, even if it’s only temporary, the player has a feeling of being in control and the sense that they can achieve a positive outcome: when it sometimes feels like nothing’s going your way it can be a hugely rewarding feeling to take your mind to a scenario where it does.

“This may explain why games like Animal Crossing are providing the most effective results: when there are no lose conditions and the whole game revolves around living your life the way you want to live it, there can be real satisfaction in this.”

2020 has been a landmark year for the video games industry. With schools, universities, cinemas and bookshops temporarily closed, gaming has stepped in to

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November 16, 2020

Farmington closing some facilities to comply with public health order

Hannah Grover, Farmington Daily Times
Published 9:00 a.m. MT Nov. 14, 2020 | Updated 9:07 a.m. MT Nov. 14, 2020

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The Farmington Public Library will be closed until at least Nov. 30 under state shelter in place orders. (Photo: Mike Easterling/The Daily Times)

AZTEC — San Juan County and the City of Farmington announced that they will be closing many facilities starting on Nov. 16, in compliance with the public

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November 14, 2020

Johns Hopkins health experts on how to safely navigate Thanksgiving gatherings, travel

Experts with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Maryland are offering advice on Thanksgiving gatherings and travel.

The holiday that typically pulls relatives of all ages together for a meal may be vastly different this year as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide.

People are considering whether or not to host traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with turkey and trimmings or travel for the holiday, and experts with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are offering advice on both.

Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, said families planning in-person events should figure some things out ahead of time.

“What is the risk tolerance of everybody going there? Are there people with high-risk factors for severe disease? And is everybody on the same page before you go?” Adalja said. “Any college student basically coming home — for the most part — should be

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November 13, 2020

Here’s what mental health experts want you to know about trying online therapy

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If your shoulders are tense, you’re constantly on a deadline, or you’re feeling anxiety about the future of democracy, you’re not alone. There’s a lot to worry about these days: Politics, of course. Relationships. The pressure to succeed in our jobs while working from home. How long is an acceptable amount of time to wait to text back your love interest? Ten minutes? Ten hours? Ten days? Speaking of counting the days, when was your last period — are you late? You get the point.Life can turn you into a nail-biting ball of tension and nerves. Luckily, there are tons of remedies out there, from therapy to weighted blankets to peppermint tea. For the record, there’s a difference between feeling anxious and being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, which is one of the most common mental health problems

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November 10, 2020

Santa Cruz, Bay Area health officials release Thanksgiving recommendations

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Health officers from Santa Cruz County and counties and cities around the Bay Area issued recommendations for celebrating Thanksgiving safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The recommendations encompass gatherings, travel and recommended steps to reduce risk.

“While we have made progress in reducing disease transmission and reopening our economy, many activities remain risky and we all must work together and make sure vulnerable members of our community are protected,” said Dr. Gail Newel, Health Officer for the County of Santa Cruz. “When people who live in different houses or apartments are together at the same time in the same space, risk of COVID-19 spreading goes up, even when the people are relatives or friends. Please celebrate safely this year and protect yourself and your family by including face coverings, keeping a distance, and staying outdoors.”

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November 10, 2020

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