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…
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PORT JEFFERSON, NY ― Mather Hospital has established an emergency fund to help support hospital staff and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our healthcare team at Mather has come together as one to ensure the safety of our patients, staff and community. I would like to say we have overcome the worst of it, but…
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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…
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Learn the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing and how you can use various techniques to combat coronavirus.
Know the different signs and symptoms of a cold, flu or COVID-19. Compare your symptoms here.
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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…
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There is some confusion over what the terms quarantine and isolation really mean. Sometimes they are used interchangeably, however they do have two very different meanings. Understand the difference and what the suggestions are for individuals in both situations.
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN Now is a great time emphasize the crucial role nutrition plays in immune function. We may be overwhelmed by messages and advertising for products to boost our immune system, but our bodies are uniquely designed to fight foreign invaders without outside help. Having the right building blocks on board will…
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