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It's Okay to Not Feel Festive This Holiday Season
The divisive presidential election, COVID-19 pandemic and economic uncertainty have hit people hard this year. As 2020 comes to a close, the holiday season is upon us. This is usually a time of year for people to gather with ...
How the Biden Administration Plan to Speed Up the Vaccination Efforts
On Wednesday, Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Regardless of what side of the political aisle that you fall on, there is no doubt that a new president comes with a ...
7 Wellness Activities to Try This Spring
On March 3, Illinois State University sent a message welcoming spring and inviting its community to partake in some fun activities that promote wellness. After being cooped up for the winter, most people are ready to get out of the ho...
CDC Updates Social Distancing Guidelines for School Wellness
Since COVID-19 was declared to be a pandemic by the WHO on March 11, 2020, public health authorities have strongly encouraged people to maintain "social distancing" of six feet. This means not standing closer than ...
Exploring the Lessons Learned as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Looking back over the last year, it is clear that the world has learned some important lessons as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This global health crisis has put the spotlight on health and wellness whi...
Black Americans Are Dying from COVID-19 at an Alarming Rate. Why is This?
One of the most alarming truths to come out of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis is how the Black population is becoming sick and dying at much higher rates than the rest of the country. Older Black America...
SARS CoV-2 Variants Are Rapidly Changing the Pandemic's Direction
On January 28, public health professionals announced that two South Carolina residents were found to be infected with the South Africa strain of the COVID-19 virus. The day before, a Minnesota resident was fou...
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Herd Immunity and How We Can Lose It
Herd immunity is a phrase that has been thrown around repeatedly over the last year. But what exactly is herd immunity and why is it considered to be the holy grail of the COVID-19 crisis? Here is wha...
Are You a Woman Nearing Age 40? Here is What You Need to do for Your Health
If you are a woman nearing age 40, there are a number of health screenings that you need to make sure that you put on your to-do list. Even if you have traditionally enjoyed good health, you cannot ...
