Still Going: What’s Happening Now- And Going Forward- With Covid?
August 2, 2023
It may feel like the days of Covid are behind us, but if that’s your perspective (and a June Gallup Poll reported that 64% of Americans believe this), consider yourself misinformed. Because Covid is not only still here, but there appears to even be an increase in cases this summer…
Take A Shot: Where Things Stand Regarding Covid Booster Shots
May 10, 2023
It’s been several months since we published any posts focused on Covid. Some may interpret that as a sign that concern about Covid infections is no longer an important issue. In some ways, it is cause for celebration that infections, hospitalizations, and deaths due to Covid have all declined. The…
D(eep) In Your Brain: New Study Suggests Vitamin D May Protect Against Cognitive Decline
December 14, 2022
The debate goes on. As we’ve previously posted, while there is no doubt that vitamin D plays an important role in calcium absorption and thus bone strength, along with boosting immune health, there is an ongoing debate about other health benefits. But new research continues to come out touting the…
It’s Not Over Yet: Current Concerns About Covid And Other Winter Respiratory Viruses
December 14, 2022
It’s a strange time in the United States. Holiday parties and preparations are underway, family gatherings are on the calendar if not already happening and everywhere you see people gathering to celebrate and connect again. At the same time, in the last 2 weeks, reported Covid cases have increased by…
Triple Threat: Covid, Flu, And RSV (Plus The Common Cold) Converge This Winter
November 2, 2022
If you are healthy at this moment, count your lucky stars (and be thankful for whatever vaccines you’ve received). Because chances are, if you’re out and about, and especially if you’ve spent time with children, you’ve likely been exposed to, or infected with, one of several ailments sweeping the country:…
Bon Voyage: Travel Insights Heading Into The Holidays
November 2, 2022
Fall calls to mind travel: to meet up with family for holidays, to make plans for winter vacations, to tick off a destination on your bucket list, or to plan for better weather adventures. But as we’ve previously suggested, travel right now requires thoughtful planning and strategizing, given rising costs,…