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PUMPING IRONY: Locked Out
While COVID-19 has exacted a huge toll on those coping with a chronic disease, few have suffered more than older adults struggling with dementia.
Does Exercise Boost the Immune System?
Exercise is an immune booster, but if you've been exposed to or are recovering from COVID-19, you might want to take it easy, according to a recent analysis.
A Dose of Uncertainty
As we wait impatiently for a COVID-19 vaccine to free us from the current pandemic, a recent survey indicates surprising skepticism, and healthcare experts suggest we temper our expectations.
A Different Kind of Recovery
In tough times, we tend to move through distinct phases of coping before learning to move ahead.
Why T Cells in Your Immune System May Be Your Strongest COVID-19 Defense
Coronavirus antibodies might not be long-lasting, but the latest research has found new hope for battling the virus — your adaptive T cells. And it may lead the way to a vaccine.
PUMPING IRONY: The Perils of Normalcy
Six months into the current pandemic, I realize I’ve begun to forget the lessons it’s been trying to teach me.
Exercise Can Boost Immunity and May Reduce Risk of COVID-19
New guidelines by the American College of Sports Medicine recommend exercise as a strategy to avoid a severe case of the virus.
PUMPING IRONY: Faulty Connections
The current pandemic has sparked a boom in telemedicine, but a new study notes the many reasons why it’s not a viable option for many seniors.
How to Relieve Stress During a Pandemic
You may be experiencing a chronic state of stress activation known as “allostatic load.” Our experts offer five techniques to help you de-stress and re-center.
PUMPING IRONY: The Kids Are Alright?
Some evidence suggests that young people are carrying the virus into their multigenerational households, triggering the pandemic’s recent surge. Does that mean we should cancel visits from our grandson?
PUMPING IRONY: Calm Amid the Storm
A pair of new studies suggests that my geezer compatriots — those of us who are still alive, anyway — are actually coping with the pandemic a lot better than you might expect.
How to Build Love and Trust During a Pandemic
Relationship coach and author Margot Schulman offers practices for building resiliency and deepening our relationships during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
PUMPING IRONY: Wedding-Bell Blues
Our daughter is planning a big wedding this fall, despite the surging pandemic. This is forcing her geezer parents to make some heartbreaking decisions.
PUMPING IRONY: A Painful Transformation?
My neighbor’s long-sought surgery tempers my desire to see COVID-19 remodel the American healthcare system.
What’s the Future of the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Leading epidemiologist Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, outlines what we need to do to eradicate the coronavirus pandemic.
PUMPING IRONY: The Quarantine Quandary
A long-delayed visit with a septuagenarian friend reminds me how pandemic-induced isolation can threaten our well-being nearly as much as the virus itself.
How to Help Children Handle the Stress of Coronavirus
Four experts weigh in on child and family behavior amid the global pandemic.
How to Deal With Pandemic Burnout
A therapist who specializes in burnout offers tips for self-care during a crisis.
Nutritional Support for Your Immune System
What integrative health MDs are recommending right now to build immunity during the COVID-19 outbreak.
11 Podcasts to Listen to While Sheltering in Place
Looking for a great podcast to pass the time? Our staff weighs in with some of their favorite listens.
How to Live Through Uncertain Times
Strategies for reframing fear and enjoying life in the face of anxiety.