If you (or a man in your life) would prefer mowing the lawn or doing the dishes to heading to the doctor’s office, you’re far from alone. According to a Cleveland Clinic study, 72% of men would rather do household chores than visit a primary care physician.
As Michigan’s stay-at-home order has now largely been lifted, the news may leave some employees worried about how to safely return to the workplace. When it’s time for you to go back to “business as usual,” these tips can help protect you and your peace of mind:
Summer has arrived, and for many of us, that means wringing our hands over how to keep our kids occupied amid the new realities of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite the headlines and warnings, many teens continue to smoke e-cigarettes (also known as vaping). E-cigarettes were originally intended to help adults quit smoking. However, ease of use, availability, flavoring, advertising and lack of a strong smell have actually made it easier for both adults and teens to start or continue on the path of nicotine dependence.
When it comes to e-cigarettes and teens, here are six things to know:
Despite the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep, Americans continue to lose valuable shuteye. In fact, according to CDC data, the percentage of employed adults who reported snoozing an average of six hours or less in a 24-hour period rose from 28.4% during 2008–2009 to 32.6% during 2017–2018.
As Michigan continues to shelter at home, you may have questions about how to go about running essential errands. Running an essential errand means leaving home only if you must, such as grocery shopping, visiting the pharmacy, banking and picking up takeout food from restaurants.
Stressful situations do have silver linings and positive outcomes. For example, while the news related to COVID-19 can be disheartening, the pandemic has had a major impact on air quality in major global cities, from Los Angeles to Wuhan.
If you have cardiovascular disease, you should especially take heart when it comes to protecting yourself from COVID-19.
While everyone should be staying at home as much as possible right now, those with heart disease should be particularly vigilant about this recommendation, as well as following the CDC’s COVID-19 prevention and safety guidelines.
About 1 out of every 3 people in the US will develop shingles (herpes zoster) in their lifetime. If you’ve ever had chickenpox, you can get shingles, too.
“It may seem like a temporary inconvenience, but shingles can cause significant discomfort, as well as lead to serious complications, including nerve pain that can last for months or years after the rash goes away,” said Peter Christenson, DO, Holland Hospital Family Medicine – South Washington. “That’s why getting vaccinated is so important.”
During this turbulent and uncertain time, heading outside for a jog is a healthy way to burn off some calories, relieve tension and anxiety, and combat cabin fever. As long as you’re running solo right now, it’s safe to do so outside. When encountering others on the roadways, trails or elsewhere, be sure to follow the CDC’s social distancing guidelines, too.
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