Is it safe to mix and match your vaccine and booster shot? When it comes to Covid-19, we are all witnessing the process of the scientific method play out in real time. The pandemic hit us all by storm, and since the beginning we have watched scientists battle the disease, learning as they go, andContinueContinue reading “Covid Booster Shots: Should You Mix and Match?”
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7 Things You Should Know About the Mu Variant
The new Covid-19 variant Mu is called a ‘variant of interest’. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently announced a new Covid-19 variant. This is to be expected, as the viruses tend to come with variants. We have already heard of the Delta variant, and luckily vaccinated people have thus far been able to fightContinueContinue reading “7 Things You Should Know About the Mu Variant”
3 Workout-Friendly Face Masks
In terms of workout protection, are all face masks created equal? There have been many frustrating things about the Covid-19 pandemic, but for some reason, wearing masks is at the top of the list. While I understand that nobody really WANTS to walk around with their nose and mouth covered, doctors and surgeons do itContinueContinue reading “3 Workout-Friendly Face Masks”
Five Myths About the Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine
There is a lot of vaccine misinformation on The Internet. We are living in very uncertain times right now. While it is a great thing to have developed a vaccine to Covid-19, mistrust in the media is at an all-time high. From the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, misinformation has spread like wildfire. We haven’tContinueContinue reading “Five Myths About the Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine”
How to Keep Your Kids Physically Active During Covid-19
Regardless of the pandemic, our children need exercise. All over the country, schools are closing down. This really isn’t surprising given the fact that kids are basically germ-spreading machines. And even though we were blessed with months of indoor bonding time with our kids, chances are, we were all a little relieved when school startedContinueContinue reading “How to Keep Your Kids Physically Active During Covid-19”
Three Socially Distanced Sports to Try Out
As the world changes, so too must our sports. 2020 has been a year of change. I could probably say that about any year, but 2020 specifically has created a lot of different challenges and obstacles. In terms of sports, we have not only missed out on our favorite teams and events because of cancellations,ContinueContinue reading “Three Socially Distanced Sports to Try Out”
Five Tips for a Socially Distanced Holiday Season
The 2020 holiday season will be like no other. This year, the word ‘unprecedented’ has become a regular part of our everyday vernacular. It’s been an unprecedented year, so it’s no surprise that it would end with an unprecedented holiday season. Covid-19 infections are on the rise, and states are once again implementing lock downContinueContinue reading “Five Tips for a Socially Distanced Holiday Season”
Three Ways to Participate in the TCS New York VIRTUAL Marathon
The New York Marathon is happening virtually this year. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected industries and institutions all over the country. Many events, from concerts to marathons have been cancelled for the sake of public health. While I can totally understand the necessity of taking such precautions, I always find it interesting when people findContinueContinue reading “Three Ways to Participate in the TCS New York VIRTUAL Marathon”
Five Safety Precautions for Returning to the Gym
Returning to the gym should not be taken lightly during a pandemic. As businesses all around the country start to open up, regular gym-goers are probably either breathing heavily in excitement, or dreading going back after months and months of muscle atrophy and ice cream baths. Going to the gym is something some people enjoy,ContinueContinue reading “Five Safety Precautions for Returning to the Gym”
How to Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July
Celebrate your independence responsibly. It’s ironic, isn’t it? We are celebrating our freedom as a country while being relegated to our homes. The Fourth of July isn’t until tomorrow, but fireworks have been going off in every major city for weeks. And the idea of having a barbeque is downright scary for people who areContinueContinue reading “How to Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July”