Posted on 02 February 2022. Tags: COVID, Pandemic, heart disease, loneliness, older women, senior women, social isolation, women
During the pandemic, social distancing has been encouraged to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But a new study reveals as much as a 27 percent increase in heart disease risk in postmenopausal women who experience both high levels of social isolation and loneliness.
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Posted in Health studies
Posted on 08 July 2021. Tags: COVID, Vaccine, adults, safety, social isolation, socializing
Before COVID-19 vaccines became widely available at the start of the year, limiting exposure to others was the best way to reduce the chance of contracting the illness.
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Posted in Health, Healthy Lifestyle
Posted on 25 July 2020. Tags: COVID, elderly, isolation, social isolation, technology
Family gatherings on Zoom and FaceTime. Online orders from grocery stores and pharmacies. Telehealth appointments with physicians. These have been lifesavers for many older adults staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Posted in Health, Family Care
Posted on 25 March 2020. Tags: COVID-19, Social distancing, coronavirus, depression, mental health, social isolation
To stop the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the governing bodies of cities and states across the country are ordering people to stay home.
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Posted in Health