Have you ever experienced a sensation of dizziness where you felt like you were riding a tilt-a-whirl? That feeling of a passing dizzy spell that affects your balance, causing lightheadedness, unsteadiness or faintness, is a common occurrence and could potentially be classified as vertigo.
According to a poll conducted by the American College of Emergency Physicians, nearly one third of Americans have delayed health care during COVID-19. There can be many fears about coming into a hospital when you’ve been told to stay home and social distance. As restrictions gradually loosen and we embrace a new normal, some people…
With fear, worry, stress and uncertainty surrounding all of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be hard to keep a positive attitude. Although our concern is justified, we must continue to hold on to hope and maintain an optimistic outlook. If you’re watching the news lately, you may be feeling that each day is…
Since the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic, we all have been confronted with significant stress. Stress is the body’s response to any demand either pleasant or unpleasant. It is important to recognize the stress we are all under and take the necessary actions to reduce it in this difficult time.
The signs and symptoms of COVID-19 as well as recommendations for social distancing are now well known. However, there is much worry that the continued spread of the virus can partially be attributed to individuals who may be showing no outward signs of illness, or are still in the incubation phase, and can therefore pass…
If you’re feeling sick, don’t panic and run for the closest doctors office, urgent care center or emergency room. You might be just fine. Follow these three C’s and if your symptoms worsen, then it might be time to re-evaluate your need for professional medical care.
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with many unique challenges that we have never faced before. For many of us, some of those challenges include being told to practice social distancing and work from home. We’ve become more stagnant than normal now that gyms are closed and we only need to walk as far as…
Learn the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing and how you can use various techniques to combat coronavirus.
In the face of a global health pandemic, it’s more important than ever to have a strong immune system. There’s an endless supply of supplements, juices and other products out in the market labeled as “immune boosting,” but is it even possible to boost your immunity or is it all just a marketing ploy?
We all keep hearing reports on the news as well as urging from physicians, nurses and other public officials for everyone to stay home and help “flatten the curve.” You may think, “I’m just one person. Me staying home isn’t going to make much of a difference.” However, when you think about how many people…