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If You Smoke or Vape, Now’s the Time to Kick the Habit
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 17, 2020
If You Smoke or Vape, Now’s the Time to Kick the Habit
In this simplest terms, COVID-19 is respiratory tract infection. It can affect sinuses, nose, throat, trachea and lungs. About 80 percent of cases are mild, producing symptoms similar to the flu such as fever, fatigue, aches/pains, cough, sore throat, runny nose and congestion. With rest and some… See more
Don’t Let the Shutdown Stop Your Workout
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 15, 2020
Don’t Let the Shutdown Stop Your Workout
During the coronavirus shutdown, you might not be able to go to the gym or to your pool or to your yoga class, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work out. Exercise virtually.  Many fitness professionals are helping Americans begin workouts, as well as continue staying active through the help of… See more
Coronavirus News Updates
April 9, 2020
Convalescent plasma is being used to treat some cases of COVID-19.
What Are COVID Toes? 4/20Some potential symptoms of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, aren't what you would expect. A loss of smell or taste, for example. But now dermatologists say that some patients are presenting with purple lesions on their toes or hands, a… See more
3 Helpful Ways To Boost Mental Health During Quarantine
April 9, 2020
The COVID-19 coronavirus is disrupting almost every aspect of our lives. A level of uncertainty and isolation has become prevalent with social distancing and quarantine measures, which can greatly impact our mental health. This is why it is essential to take care of yourself not only physically,… See more
5 Tips for Maintaining Your Live-In Relationships as You Shelter-in-Place
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 7, 2020
Managing relationships during coronnavirus
Like a lot of Americans, you’re probably sheltering-in-place and you may be stuck doing it for a while. As we all try to flatten the coronavirus curve, you may be wondering how you’re going to manage being cooped up with your spouse, parents, children or roommates 24/7 -- even if they’re your… See more
Types of Face Coverings for COVID-19 Protection
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 5, 2020
Facemasks are now recommended by the CDC when you go out into public.
After months of telling everyone that only the sick needed to wear protective face masks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention switch course on April 3 and announced that people should wear masks when they are in public.  Why the sudden change? New evidence suggests that people… See more
IgM and IgG Antibody Tests for COVID-19
By Dalton Dunaway, PharmD, BCMAS
April 3, 2020
There are an emerging amount of IgG and IgM antibody tests for COVID-19 that are being developed and presented to clinicians. Currently, the most widely used method for diagnosing COVID-19 is the standard M PCR. This test is the most sensitive testing method and can identify the virus before… See more
5 Questions about COVID-19 with an Infectious Disease Doctor
March 31, 2020
The FDA is rapidly approving new coronavirus tests.
Every day we learn more about this dangerous new coronavirus, which is great news for scientists and for all of us, since we are all potentially at risk of infection. We may not yet be able to leverage this evolving knowledge into better treatment or a cure, but important progress is being made… See more
America Is Going Through the Five Stages of Grief - Remember Compassion
March 28, 2020
Stages of grief
The new coronavirus is taking its toll on our collective mental health. Worn out, angry, worried, confused: These are just some of the emotions my patients feel. I’m sure these apply to many of you and your loved ones, too. What I tell my patients, and what I hope to impart to a broader audience… See more
5 Myths About Coronavirus
March 25, 2020
5 Myths About Coronavirus
Everybody everywhere seems to have a friend, spouse or colleague who claims to know “the truth” about COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. But right now there are probably just two truths you can count on. First: Information is quickly evolving. Second: You’ll find a lot of… See more

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