Coronavirus Resources
What you need to know
Gyms and fitness centers across the U.S. are closed amidst the coronavirus outbreak, but there are many exercises that can be done at home to help people who are sheltering and maintain their fitness goals. Some gyms are even offering free live-streaming classes.
Staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak can help you avoid contracting the potentially deadly pathogen. Arming your immune system and creating a natural shield by eating foods rich in essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can help you fight off an infection, whether it is COV…
A lot of gym rats are scrambling to figure out how to keep up with their fitness without a gym.
A lot of gym rats are scrambling to figure out how to keep up with their fitness without a gym.
While there are some foods that are believed to boost immunity, the most important thing you can do to try and boost your immune system now (and always) is to focus on your overall health:
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the ever-increasing number of confirmed cases and deaths in the United States, people are starting — if they haven’t already — to change their daily routines and behaviors to which they were accustomed.
The societal response to the Covid-19 outbreak in the United States has led to most people practicing social distancing, and large segments of some states’ populations essentially in social isolation. Spending more time than usual indoors and away from social situations, and the lack of face…
Face-to-face social interaction reduces the risk of depression in older adults. As we focus on social distancing and quarantines globally, we all need to check in with our mental health.
With the current coronavirus outbreak going on around the world, many employees are being forced to work from home to support “social distancing.” While this may come easy for some companies or employees, others might not be used to this new work environment.
As COVID-19 continued to spread across the world, it quickly became evident that the public would have to take drastic measures to slow the transmission.
COVID-19 is a new disease and we are learning more about it every day. Older adults are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Most people who get sick with COVID-19 will have only mild illness and should recover at home.* Care at home can help stop the spread of COVID-19 and help protect people who are at risk for getting seriously ill from COVID-19.
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