The coronavirus has altered lives in many ways, and is a cause of anxiety for many. Here are some tips for maintaining positive mental health during this time filled with unknowns. 1: Go for walks (with a mask on) Regular physical activity has been proven to reduce anxiety and improve moods. Additionally, getting outside provides Vitamin D and further decreases…
Getting tested is one of the few things you can do right now to be more in control and aware of your health. If you decide to get tested for COVID at our clinic, here are some things to know before going into your testing appointments: Step 1: Telemedicine Appointment First, you will have a telemedicine appointment with one of…
New York is now in full testing mode – The shortage is over, and insurance is fully covering testing for everyone. Hearing this, it now makes sense that New York state has tested more people per capita than any other country in the World! As you look at your testing options, know that each testing site operates differently. Here are…
Like the flu – people at the highest risk are those who have chronic poorly controlled medical conditions on a such as diabetes or high blood pressure, the elderly, and newborn babies. it’s a little more deadly than the flu: 0.5% of people infected with the flu virus die from the illness, whereas so far around 2% of people infected…