Because our older population is at a much higher risk for infection and negative outcomes due to COVID-19, it is extremely important that they are even more cautious than the rest of the public. Using masks, frequently washing hands, and social distancing have become the new normal, but that only protects our seniors physically. What
When the pandemic hit, couples found themselves worrying about getting sick, losing income, homeschooling their children while working full time (or worrying full time about sending them to school). It hardly makes a perfect recipe for sex. The stress has been too much for one Texas couple in their mid-40s with two children. The woman
The first full day of new coronavirus restrictions in Madrid appeared like business as usual on the city’s famed shopping avenue Gran Vía. But with a 50% capacity limit on shops, bars, and restaurants, a familiar sight had returned on a chilly Saturday afternoon. Reminiscent of a few months ago, when Spain was just emerging
A hospitality industry hit hard by coronavirus measures has been thrown under the bus once again. Restaurants and pubs may be closed again in parts of England, as the number of Covid cases rises. New government-imposed restrictions On Wednesday, restaurants and pubs in Scotland were prohibited from selling alcohol indoors. They were also forced to
At the beginning of the pandemic, people swarmed stores in search of products that would keep their home COVID-free. The shelves were, and often still are, wiped clean of any product that could disinfect surfaces and keep the virus away. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) swiftly compiled a list, referred to as List N,
Given the choice, would you give up tens of thousands of salary dollars now, and take a reduced Civil Service Retirement System or Federal Employees Retirement System annuity later — for life — if it meant you could telework from the geographic location of your choice? What if you could do your federal job sans
The connection between the COVID-19 pandemic and our dietary habits is undeniable. The stress of isolation, coupled with a struggling economy, has caused many of us to seek comfort with our old friends: Big Mac, Tom Collins, Ben, and Jerry. Overindulging in this kind of food and drink might not just be affecting your waistline,
Annrene Rowe, a 67 year old Florida woman was getting ready to celebrate her 10th wedding anniversary this summer when she noticed a bald spot on her scalp. Soon, her once thick and shoulder-length hair started falling out in clumps. “I was crying hysterically,” said Rowe. Rowe was hospitalized for 12 days in April with
It’s been discussed in vague terms for months that men appear to be more susceptible to the coronavirus than women. Now, a new study is providing more exact figures and a possible explanation for this discrepancy between genders. The research, conducted at University Hospital Regensburg, concludes that men have a 62% higher risk of a
