As quarantined visitors itch to get back into nature, national parks across the country are moving to reopen. However, even in the vastness of the outdoors, park officials still have concerns about the spread of Covid-19. The National Parks Service has rolled out some creative … [Read more...] about Humorous posters urge National Park visitors to stay a bear’s length apart
staying healthy
Sore muscles? Here’s how to help them recover faster
Do you ever wonder why muscles like calves or quadriceps remain sore for days after a workout while biceps bounce back quickly? There are many factors that influence muscle recovery including size, function, and attachments. Understanding what causes soreness can help you get … [Read more...] about Sore muscles? Here’s how to help them recover faster
Sitting a lot? Here’s how to keep your back pain-free
Humans have developed a habit of being overly sedentary, and we’re afraid coronavirus lockdowns aren’t exactly helping. NYC-based Physiotherapist Charlotte Sayers told Greatist that most of her clients are complaining of new low back pains since they’ve started working from home. … [Read more...] about Sitting a lot? Here’s how to keep your back pain-free
Coping with loneliness during a pandemic
95 percent of Americans are under shelter in place orders to stop the spread of COVID-19, but the repercussions of loneliness can also be dangerous to our mental wellbeing. Calls to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline are up 300 percent. So how can we cope with loneliness … [Read more...] about Coping with loneliness during a pandemic
OPTIMIST VIEW: Snapshots of Life in a Time of Coronavirus
BY KRISTY JANSEN AND AMELIA BUCKLEY KRISTY: Last Saturday I ventured out to the local Costco. My household was down to our last few rolls of toilet paper, and my 75 year old mother’s household - where she’s been in self-protective isolation with her two 70+ housemates for the … [Read more...] about OPTIMIST VIEW: Snapshots of Life in a Time of Coronavirus
