I hated to do it, but I recently canceled my membership at a health club I’ve belonged to for a decade. I’m sticking with outdoor exercise, YouTube classes and a home gym for now — a personal decision partly based on advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
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Clinics help patients struggling to pay for dental care amid pandemic
As millions of Americans have suddenly found themselves out of work due to the economic fallout from the novel coronavirus, many are also losing their health and dental insurance, creating what some doctors are calling a public health crisis. At Interfaith Dental in Nashville, Tennessee, patients Anna Eubanks waits patiently […]
Dental care remains the same, with a few extra safety procedures during the coronavirus pandemic | Living
Since reopening in May, dental offices have had full schedules. Patients have been eager to get back on track with their routine dental care after many offices were closed during part of March and April due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Even though you can’t have as many people (in at […]
You can’t blame the pandemic anymore: It’s time to exercise again
When the pandemic started, we sat too much, ate too much and drank too much. But Twin Cities trainer/dietitian Anika Christ says it’s time to quit using COVID-19 as an excuse. Sure, the pandemic disrupted our lives, but we’ve had six months to develop new routines, so that excuse doesn’t […]
Creative ways to exercise during the pandemic
Credit: CC0 Public Domain With the coronavirus causing some gym-goers and regulars at the local recreation center to reconsider their workout spot, staying physically active means getting creative with an exercise routine closer to home. There are lots of safe ways to work out while maintaining physical distance. Early fall […]
Urgent Dental Care clinic at UR stayed open every day during pandemic
CLOSE Dr. Yanfang Ren (Photo: Keith Bullis) There is pain that can’t be put on hold, shouldn’t be put on hold. That’s why the Howitt Urgent Dental Care clinic at UR Medicine’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health remained open for emergency treatment after the pandemic hit Rochester. This was at a […]
Camden County Issues Gym Safety Tips Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — Earlier this month, gyms in New Jersey were permitted to reopen at 25 percent capacity amid the coronavirus pandemic. Customers also have to wear face coverings, and on Wednesday, Camden County officials issued additional safety tips gym users can follow to protect themselves. Those tips can […]
SFPD gyms stayed open during pandemic. Why are private ones still closed?
San Francisco police officers and other city employees have been able to use a dozen gyms during the pandemic, mostly inside police stations, despite the fact that private gyms have been closed to the public for the past several months. © Mason Trinca / Protesters chant outside the Hall of […]
Walking is good exercise during pandemic
People who promote walking for exercise emphasize how easy it is — no gym membership or pricey equipment required. And yet, walking is not completely free of discomforts or barriers to access. For instance, certain consequences of walking may dissuade people from a regular practice, such as blisters. Also, physical […]
New beauty trends emerge from pandemic
Make the eye area pop. Look by Czari Domingo of Benefit Just because half of your face is covered for most of the day doesn’t mean you have to ditch your old beauty habits altogether. You may not be able to glide on your favorite shade of lipstick or brush […]