Spring cleaning has taken on an entirely new meaning in 2020.
It used to mean a once-a-year deep cleaning of things that we tend to ignore throughout the year. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it now means the opposite: thorough and diligent ongoing cleaning of the surfaces and items we use the most.
The general social distancing guidelines we’ve all been following in recent weeks have now given way to an official stay-at-home order from Gov. Ralph Northam.
This order, together with the fear of exposure to COVID-19, is keeping all of us at home unless we need to go to work, get groceries or engage in other essential activities.
The situation is causing significant stress, boredom and loneliness for people regardless of their circumstances.
And many people deal with stress, boredom and loneliness by consuming alcohol.
At a time when it’s safest to stay home to help slow the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to take the proper precautions to help reduce the risk of exposure to yourself and others.
Gov. Ralph Northam has issued a "stay at home" order for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Along with essential outings like grocery shopping and seeking medical attention, the order allows for “engaging in outdoor activity, including exercise, provided individuals comply with social distancing requirements.”
Did you know that adding a few healthy habits to your daily routine can help boost your immune system?
Now more than ever, there's nothing more important than building up a line of defense against disease-causing viruses and germs. Fortunately, adopting basic healthy-living habits can help.
A lot of us are suddenly spending a lot more time at home than usual—and as we all know, that can cause antsy feelings even under the most normal of circumstances.
To “flatten the curve,” it is important for everyone, regardless of their health, to stay home and only go out when absolutely necessary. If you take maintenance medications to manage your health, it is not necessary to go to the pharmacy.
Throughout our region and across the country, businesses and organizations are making the difficult decision to temporarily close to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.
In the interest of public health and the well-being of members and staff, Carilion Wellness made the same necessary decision March 18 and closed its facilities until further notice.
Nearly 7 million people in the U.S. manage the ongoing challenges of caring for loved ones from a distance.
During the coronavirus pandemic, that number is expected to increase significantly, especially as self-quarantines and isolation units minimize direct contact even among families that live near each other.
Ensuring that loved ones have the care and support they need when you can’t be with them every day is complicated, but with teamwork, coordination and a willingness to ask for help, it can be done.
It’s not uncommon these days to see people walking around with earbuds or AirPods in their ears. But for years, there has been a stigma around another kind of ear device: the hearing aid.
Hearing loss is often associated with aging, so most of us who are lucky enough to grow old will face it at some point.
