Contrary to how it may sometimes appear, the epidemic is still with us.
Increasingly, people are going back to work in person. Schools restarted this spring. And mask mandates are history in most regions of the US. In many regions, case rates are declining and deaths due to COVID-19 have become infrequent. For many, life now closely approaches pre-pandemic normalcy. So, what do you need to know about where we are now?
Not so fast: COVID remains a serious problem
The infection is still very much with us, not behind us. According to the CDC, in the US there are roughly 100,000 new cases (possibly an underestimate) and around 300 deaths each day due to COVID as of this writing. Despite this, more and more individuals are paying less and less attention.
That might be a grave error. With the summer travel season upon us and terrible forecasts for fall and winter, it is prudent to pause, take a deep breath, and reevaluate the situation.
Here are answers to five questions I've been hearing frequently recently.
1. I have not yet contracted COVID. So, do I still need a vaccine?
Yes, indeed! Vaccination and booster shots are the most effective means of preventing serious COVID-19 infection.
Perhaps you have avoided infection thus far due to your vigilance with physical separation, masking, and other preventative methods. Alternatively, you may have inherited genes that make your immune system very adept at resisting the COVID-19 virus. Or maybe you've just been lucky.
Regardless of the reason, it is prudent to maintain vigilance. The virus that causes COVID, SARS-CoV-2, is highly infectious, particularly in the more recent forms. And while some individuals are at a greater risk than others, everybody is susceptible to infection and can develop a severe illness from this virus. Even if you develop a mild or moderate case of COVID-19, keep in mind that some people develop chronic COVID symptoms, such as fatigue and brain fog.
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You've probably heard about this diagnosis. It's now commonly referred to as "computer vision syndrome" by doctors. Long-term use of not only computers, but also e-books, mobile phones, and tablets, is, of course, one of the causes.
Fortunately, the theory that this can lead to irreversible changes in the eyes or vision has been refuted.
Doctors give a simple explanation for the occurrence of dry eye syndrome:
Evolutionarily, the human eye was not made to work long hours in front of a computer screen. When visual demands are higher than visual capabilities, the risk of getting dry eye syndrome goes up.
Naturally, the longer the use of digital screens, the higher the degree of anxiety.
Of course, you don’t have to give up on online slots for real money in South Africa, but you should prioritize your health. So, if you're experiencing any of these signs, here's what you should do.
Dry eye syndrome is manifested by the following signs:
- dry eyes
- Redness
- A feeling of "sand in the eye"
- I have a feeling of something strange in my eye.
- burning
- paradoxical lacrimation
- photophobia
- distortion of vision.
These clinical signs are temporary and may go away after you stop using computers or digital screens, but in some cases, they may be permanent:
The clinical signs are:
- headaches
- I have neck, back, and shoulder pain.
- Blurred vision
- dichotomy
- Redness
- dryness in the eyes.
The risk factors and causes are:
- 2 or more hours of continuous work on the computer.
- The presence of glare and reflections from computers makes it difficult for the eyes to work.
- incorrect distance and angle from the computer.
- incorrect posture
- insufficiently fixed visual issues.
- When visual demands exceed a person's visual capabilities,
- poor lighting.
Ophthalmologists say that the main reason for dry eyes in people with computer vision syndrome is that they blink less.
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When a migraine's distinctive throbbing subsides, the relief is immense. But for many people who suffer from these potentially devastating headaches on a daily basis, their suffering does not end when the pain subsides. Instead, a unique phase of migraine known as the postdrome causes individuals to feel achy, exhausted, bewildered, and confused—symptoms that are strikingly similar to those of a whole different condition.
The "migraine hangover," dubbed the "migraine hangover," follows up to 80 per cent of migraine attacks, according to a study published in Neurology. Scientists are increasingly focusing on this hitherto under-recognized aspect of migraine.
Because patients are unaware that postdrome symptoms are a normal aspect of migraines, they come up with creative ways to describe them. They feel washed out, their skull feels hollow, or they feel like they have a hangover when they weren't drinking. Prior to recent years, science had not paid much attention to this aspect of the syndrome, but it is a natural step to focus on the whole problem.
“We cannot solve problems with the kind of thinking we employed when we came up with them.” — Albert Einstein
“Learn as if you will live forever, live like you will die tomorrow.” — Mahatma Gandhi
“Stay away from those people who try to disparage your ambitions.
Small minds will always do that, but great minds will give you a feeling that you can become great too.” — Mark Twain
“When you give joy to other people, you get more joy in return. You should give a good thought to happiness that you can give out.”— Eleanor Roosevelt
Sometimes, pain serves a purpose, such as when it alerts us to an ankle sprain. However, for many people, pain can persist for weeks or even months, causing unnecessary suffering and impairing quality of life.
If your pain has overstayed its welcome, you have more treatment options than ever before. Here are eight techniques to control and reduce your pain that does not involve an invasive procedure or medication.
1. Heat and cold. These two tried-and-true techniques continue to be the cornerstone of pain relief for certain types of injuries. If a homemade hot or cold pack is ineffective, consult a physical therapist or chiropractor for treatments that penetrate deeper into the muscle and tissue.
2. Exercise. In chronic conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia, physical activity is essential for breaking the "vicious cycle" of pain and decreased mobility. Try light aerobic exercises like walking, swimming, and cycling.
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