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Tell Me Something Good – The Benefits of Gratitude

Tell Me Something Good – The Benefits of Gratitude

December 17, 2020
In this last COVID-19 health tip before the holidays, we’re addressing gratitude – an approach to life that helps improve your mental outlook, especially during challenging times. Medical research also shows that grateful, thankful people are better in protecting their physical health and in dealing with healthcare challenges. For advice on how to practice gratitude,…
Making Holiday Eating Healthy AND Fun

Making Holiday Eating Healthy AND Fun

December 9, 2020
While COVID-19 has greatly impacted this year’s holiday season, many of us will still be making – and unfortunately overindulging in — holiday foods. This pandemic is stressful, which also causes many of us to overeat. So this week, we turn to College of Medicine faculty member Dr. Magdalena Pasarica, an M.D./Ph.D. who specializes in…
Letting Down Your Guard Can Spread COVID-19

Letting Down Your Guard Can Spread COVID-19

November 19, 2020
As COVID-19 cases spike, health officials are discovering that many people currently testing positive were infected while they were with people they know – not in work or classroom situations, but in casual social gatherings. That’s not surprising. We let down our guards when we’re home or out having fun. While it’s become natural – and required…
Celebrating the Holidays During COVID-19

Celebrating the Holidays During COVID-19

November 4, 2020
As we approach the fall and winter holiday season, how can you plan festivities and still protect your guests, family and the community during COVID-19? The CDC offers suggestions to supplement local and state regulations that are in place. Different types of celebrations hold different risks of spreading the virus. Holding a holiday event with…