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Sick of working from home? Lug your laptop to these outdoor NYC spots

The newly vaccinated are suffering from another pandemic-era malady — they’re sick of working from home. But with spring weather kicking in, 9-to-5 professionals now have the chance to break free from their cramped apartments and — with the risk of spreading COVID-19 in fresh air “really very low,” according to Dr. Anthony Fauci —… Read More »

Can changing your diet make.you sick

Try staying active even around the house. We’ve got your back. The Mayo Clinic recommends you get fiber from these foods. Here’s everything you need to know. You, in that ironic twist, feel better here. Thank you, Gabrielle. Ed, a registered dietitian who practices in the Atlanta area. Click here t Changing your diet to… Read More »

Paid sick leave mandates hold promise in containing COVID-19

Paid sick leave (PSL) mandates like those found in the federal government’s Families First Coronavirus Response Act may be helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, according to a new study by health economists at Georgia State and Tulane universities. Since 2007, several state and local governments have enacted laws requiring employers to provide their… Read More »

Why is blood pressure high when sick

Blood pressure is a measurement of the force exerted against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood to your body. Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure. Untreated high blood pressure can lead to many medical problems. These include heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, eye problems, and other health… Read More »