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How Long to Actually Hold a Plank to Build Stronger Core Muscles
1 min read · 114 saves · May 11 · You're probably sitting in the position for longer than you should.
How to cope with anxiety about life after lockdown
5 min read · 57 saves · May 10 · Mental health experts see a new phenomenon - anxiety about going back to a routine after lockdown.
How Covid-19 Affects the Brain, During, and After Sickness
10 min read · 55 saves · May 14 · Kate Morgan · The virus’s mental health impact may mean a secondary epidemic
These Are Some of the More Unusual Effects of COVID-19 And What Doctors…
~12 min read · 22 saves · May 19 · From skin rashes to COVID toes, kidney problems and blood clots, COVID-19 patients are reporting a number of unusual effects…
The rise of Wikipedia as a source of medical information
4 min read · 21 saves · May 25 · For years the encyclopedic website, written and edited by anybody, was seen to be rife in misinformation; today, thanks to…
Quarantine Weight Gain Not A Joking Matter
6 min read · 18 saves · May 21 · Debbie Koenig · While some people joke about gaining the "quarantine 15" while sheltering in place during the COVID-19 lock downs, experts say…
The Long-Term Health Impacts of Being Infected With the Coronavirus
10 min read · 16 saves · May 19 · Dana G Smith · Experts take clues from other infections and predict what the future might hold for Covid-19 survivors
'A breaking point': Anti-lockdown efforts during Spanish flu offer a cautionary tale for…
5 min read · 15 saves · May 11 · Opposition to public health directives forced some cities to roll back orders too quickly.
6 Essentials for an Effective Face Mask
4 min read · 15 saves · May 08 · A cloth face mask is not foolproof protection from COVID-19, but here is what we know about what makes a…
Is It Safe to ‘Quaranteam’?
7 min read · 11 saves · May 15 · Angela Lashbrook · The health and ethical implications of isolating with a tight-knit circle of friends