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Coping with increased alcohol consumption before it becomes a pandemic-related problem
Mental health experts at Kaiser Permanente have noticed increased alcohol use for several reasons related to the coronavirus pandemic.
I Tried a Brain-Training Program During Quarantine. Did It Work?
The goal: Improve cognitive functioning and reduce stress.
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To prevent the spread of #COVID-19, especially with higher-risk friends and family, consider delivering them a contactless #Thanksgiving dinner! Prepare your favorite family recipes to give them an ex
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How should Americans celebrate Thanksgiving while COVID-19 lingers? Dr. Fauci weighs in.
Dr. Mona Gahunia, infectious disease physician with Kaiser Permanente Mid Atlantic says there should be a limit of 10 of people inside your home, though that does not guarantee safety.
‘It will be challenging’ to avoid winter COVID restrictions as Maryland's 7-day average of new cases rises for a third week
Maryland has also reported five straight days of no COVID-19 related deaths, the longest streak since March.
5 local companies thriving during the pandemic
Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States has only picked up speed during the pandemic, as it evolves both its physical footprint and role in the region.
How chores in the middle of the day could help kids improve concentration for virtual learning
If a child had challenges with focus before the pandemic, virtual learning may be exacerbating it. But if concentration issues appear to be new, parents may need to restructure their child’s day.
Doctors share ways to stay physically, mentally healthy during holiday season amid COVID
The pandemic is pushing pause on many traditions. Dr. Amy Bowers and Dr. Mona Gahunia spoke with ABC7 News about ways to celebrate while staying physically and mentally healthy.
Experta pide a las personas no tener miedo de salir a vacunarse contra la influenza pese al impacto del COVID-19
Aunque la pandemia del coronavirus sigue causando estragos, esta época del año también abre las puertas a otro fuerte padecimiento en Estados Unidos: la influenza.
Virtual dance parties help some improve health and wellness during pandemic
Dance parties are part of Kaiser Permanente’s “Thriving After 60” program of events, workshops and classes.
'We're not panicking': Top cardiologist says new COVID study shouldn't cause alarm
Dr. Ameya Kulkarni told ABC7 News being in the COVID crisis for this length of time means things aren’t as scary and unknown as they once were.
How men can step up as mental health allies for women
The pandemic is hitting women harder than men in many ways. More are losing jobs, reporting feelings of depression and having increased caregiving duties.
Evidence suggests COVID-19 has longer-term effect on survivors’ hearts
Doctors learning about COVID-19’s effects on the body are seeing signs of lasting damage in the heart that does not appear to be impacting overall wellness.