September 24, 2020
At some point in the life of parenting a tween and/or teen, he or she announces they are “going vegetarian.”…
September 23, 2020
Haven’t we been through this before? If a second wave of COVID-19 arrives this fall, as expected, we’ll be ready….
September 22, 2020
No NFL head coach is trying harder than the Kansas City Chiefs’ Andy Reid to comply with league rules about…
We’re peering at our screens in all sorts of places these days as working and learning remotely has us holed…
September 18, 2020
Almost every day you see an ad or hear someone talking about taking a supplement to help with metabolism, memory…
September 17, 2020
The physical stress of infection might end, but COVID-19 patients can carry emotional scars from the experience for months and years, often in the form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Even once physically recovered, these people may experience lingering effects due to: A fear of dying. Social isolation from the…
September 16, 2020
Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, a not-for-profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, offers many educational events each year, often in conjunction with area senior centers. Observing current social guidelines and restrictions, the Center for Healthy Aging is continuing to provide pertinent health information through webinars and video conferencing….
For some athletes, COVID-19 isn’t over even when it’s over. A study of Ohio State University athletes has found that 30 percent showed signs of heart inflammation even after recovering from the virus. It’s the latest example of this heart condition, myocarditis, associated with COVID-19 in patients with no history…
September 15, 2020
“Oh, my aching back!” Who hasn’t uttered these words at one time or another, or maybe a lot? Back pain can be a broad-brushed complaint for a nagging discomfort. Many common conditions can cause back pain and much of it is misdiagnosed. Although there are several possible sources of back…
Fall means foliage and, unfortunately, flu. This year, the double-whammy of the seasonal respiratory ailment and a predicted second wave of COVID-19 has infectious disease experts urging Americans to rally against quarantine fatigue, maintain safe practices and get a flu shot. According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National…
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