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SARS, MERS and COVID-19 have become household names for many of us during this pandemic, but what do we really know about them? Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) all originate from coronaviruses, a specific type of virus that features spiky proteins surrounding the surface of the virus. But they're not the same,...
May 21, 2020
As the pandemic rages on, the symptoms of the coronavirus only seem to get weirder and more varied. This isn’t an average bug; that much is for sure. Reports are coming in detailing all sorts of terrifying and bizarre new symptoms, leaving some people wondering what to expect next. And the list only continues to grow. Here are some of the -other- COVID-19 symptoms you may not have heard of. Blood Clots...
May 20, 2020
So many of us are struggling right now, searching through the darkness for that light at the end of the tunnel. Times might be tough, but a handful of unexpected heroes are working hard — often in unexpected ways — to bring smiles back into people’s lives. Teddy Bear Scavenger Hunt - Have you noticed an unusual number of teddy bears sitting on display around your neighborhood? It might be more than...
May 15, 2020
We’re still learning the long-term effects of COVID-19, but from what we do know, it can leave some people recovering for a long time. Severe infections can leave people with lasting lung damage, heart problems, blood clots, organ damage, muscle weakness and neurological issues. It’s important to have hope, especially after the world has thrown us so many recent curveballs, and we don't want to destroy...
May 13, 2020
We’re still learning the long-term effects of COVID-19, but from what we do know, it can leave some people recovering for a long time. Severe infections can leave people with lasting lung damage, heart problems, blood clots, organ damage, muscle weakness and neurological issues. It’s important to have hope, especially after the world has thrown us so many recent curveballs, and we don't want to destroy...
May 13, 2020
More people than ever are being affected by quarantines. We’re all at risk, but older populations put themselves in even more danger than most by breaking stay-at-home orders. But bonding time with those youngsters is incredibly important, and we all know that going back is impossible. So what's a dedicated grandparent to do? Until this mess is over, buffer the blow by being the best digital grandparent...
May 4, 2020
The coronavirus continues to spread across the world like a wildfire, leaving more than 137,000 (a number that continues to rise by the hour) dead in its wake. Researchers are racing to put an end to this nightmare. Studies on antibodies could be the quickest path to the finish line. But it may not work for everyone. Passive Antibody Therapy - Passive antibody therapy- has been around since the 1890s....
May 4, 2020
Food might not be on your mind so much when you’re not feeling well, but proper nutrition is vital to -good immune health. That means you need to eat — even when you don't want to. Some meal choices are better for you than others when you’re trying to fight off a nasty bug, though. Let's look at some foods that will help build health and recovery. Fruits - Fruits contain a wealth of vitamins and minerals,...
April 23, 2020
Food might not be on your mind so much when you’re not feeling well, but proper nutrition is vital to -good immune health. That means you need to eat — even when you don't want to. Some meal choices are better for you than others when you’re trying to fight off a nasty bug, though. Let's look at some foods that will help build health and recovery. Fruits - Fruits contain a wealth of vitamins and minerals,...
April 23, 2020
Feeling stuck? Missing people and places? Living in quarantine can wear thin and test the patience of even the most dedicated saints. Some people are finding their mood has begun to suffer—they've got the quarantine blues. Ready to pull your hair out and climb the walls? Or does a sense of melancholy have you in its grip? Not to be confused with clinical depression, the quarantine blues can take hold...
April 20, 2020
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