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Quarantine 15? What to Do About Weight Gain During the Pandemic

Originally published on Yale Medicine by Kathy Katella It’s easy to see how you might gain weight during the pandemic, especially if you are spending

Facial Procedures and Pandemics

We’re well aware of all of the things we shouldn’t do during a pandemic, and quite frankly, we’re over the negativity. Let’s talk about things

Staying Healthy During Inactive Times

The quarantine has offered a lot of new experiences – some good and some bad. Many of us have enjoyed a lower gas bill but

How to Rock Out With Headphones Without Damaging Your Hearing

Whether it’s jamming out during a workout or starting the morning with a podcast, many of us spend time every day with earbuds blasting sound

A Productive and Healthy Quarantined Holiday

The holiday season is upon us. With temperatures dropping and a stubborn pandemic, how can we utilize the time inside to our advantage regarding health

Flu virus’ best friend: low humidity

By Ziba Kashef Yale researchers have pinpointed a key reason why people are more likely to get sick and even die from flu during

Non-Snorers Need Love Too

Snoring indeed harms the snorer’s health, but what about the non-snorer? I’ve always felt that snoring was a cruel joke to those of us who

11 Sleep Mistakes You’re Probably Making — and How to Fix Them

Are You Getting Good Sleep? Many health conscious folks have a strong awareness and commitment to the relationships between nutrition, exercise and health, but what

Preventative Care to Office Care

We’re approaching month 9 of the coronavirus pandemic, and you haven’t seen a doctor the whole time. Perhaps you’re thinking, “I’m always inside. What’s the

Can nasal surgery help improve taste and smell?

Author: Alexander Farag, MD If you’re suffering with sniffling, sneezing and congestion, it’s not unusual to temporarily lose your sense of taste and smell. And generally,

A COVID Halloween

This year’s Halloween was supposed to be the best of the best. How often do we get to enjoy this spooky night of revelry on

Putting off medical care — and the consequences

Americans are putting off medical care due to coronavirus fears — but there have been consequences Original Article By Meera Jagannathan The global public-health emergency

Denying the Doctor Visit

A few years ago, I was watching a documentary (I’ve forgotten the title), and a young girl said about something, “I don’t like to think

A dilemma for ‘long-haulers’: Many can’t prove they ever had Covid-19

As the coronavirus pandemic rolls on, an unknown number of seemingly recovered patients are experiencing what is being called post-Covid syndrome — weeks or months

2020 Insurance Deductible Resets and You

It’s October, which means Halloween is around the corner, Thanksgiving menus are being planned, and some of us are checking our Christmas lists twice. Next

If You Frequently Cough After Eating, You May Want to Talk to Your Doctor

We all have moments when something we’re eating or drinking goes down the “wrong pipe,” throwing us into a coughing fit. “Swallowing food, even liquids

Doctor’s Appointments During COVID

The COVID pandemic has enabled excuses to get out of responsibilities like never before. No more pressure to see distant family members, get-togethers with tedious