There’s growing evidence that masks help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Committing to wearing a mask out in the world all the time, though, can also raise some questions. What do you do when you want to take a sip of water? Or when you’re exercising? Click here to listen to the NPR article.
Coronavirus FAQs: Home Repair Guidelines, Toilet Plumes, Manicures And Self-Spraying
Each week, we answer “frequently asked questions” about life during the coronavirus crisis. And we ask readers to send in their queries. Some of the questions we get are a little … unusual. They may not be the most critical health questions. Yet they are definitely interesting. So this week, here is a sampling of … Continue reading Coronavirus FAQs: Home Repair Guidelines, Toilet Plumes, Manicures And Self-Spraying
Yes, Wearing Masks Helps. Here’s Why
Mask wearing has become a topic of fierce debate in the United States. People opposed to mask mandates have staged protests, and one local health official in Orange County, Calif., quit her job after receiving a death threat for a mask order. Not long after, California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered Californians to wear face coverings in public. CLICK HERE
4 Ways Racial Inequity Harms American Schoolchildren
The police killings of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Ky., have sparked a national conversation around racial justice. But the country’s racial justice problems aren’t limited to policing — American schools have long struggled with racial inequity. CLICK HERE
Microaggressions Are A Big Deal: How To Talk Them Out And When To Walk Away
The police killing of George Floyd and the protests that followed have the nation discussing big issues of structural racism, policing and power. And maybe you’re thinking about your part in all of this, too. Maybe at your workplace or in your friend group or among family, you’re having difficult discussions about the instances of racism that you’ve seen … Continue reading Microaggressions Are A Big Deal: How To Talk Them Out And When To Walk Away
How To Start Therapy
Feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Unhappy? Not sure what you’re feeling at all? These might be signs that your “check engine” light is on and seeing a therapist could help. If the mere thought of trying to find help seems overwhelming, you’re not alone. Plenty of people put off seeking treatment or try to ignore symptoms because … Continue reading How To Start Therapy