19 quick and easy mood-boosting activities
We all get stuck in a rut sometimes. Maybe you woke up on the wrong side of the bed or perhaps you are simply overwhelmed by the stressors of everyday life. Feeling a little down from time to time is normal — these days just call for a little extra dose of self-care. Try these … Continue reading 19 quick and easy mood-boosting activities
How to maximize your workouts using fitness apps
Interest in exercise apps is steadily increasing as people search for easy, convenient, free ways to stay active. Whether it’s time constraints, travel or budget concerns, having a gym membership isn’t realistic for everyone. When you can’t get to the gym, downloading an app to your phone can provide an opportunity to help you stay … Continue reading How to maximize your workouts using fitness apps
Working from home? 5 ways to be productive and stay sane
Remote work is becoming the new normal for many people. Whether it’s an occasional work from home day, a job that gives you full freedom to work wherever whenever (or something in between), working from home brings a new set of challenges to your day. Your routines might be off, you’re inclined to sit more … Continue reading Working from home? 5 ways to be productive and stay sane
What to do if you think you have COVID-19
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or suspect you may have contracted the virus, follow these guidelines to help protect your household and those around you. Please note that these guidelines are subject to change. Consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the most up-to-date information. Take the COVID-19 screening questionnaire A COVID-19 screening questionnaire is … Continue reading What to do if you think you have COVID-19
Why COVID-19 testing is not recommended for everyone
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), testing is not necessary for everyone who experiences symptoms of COVID-19. Wondering whether you or a loved one needs to be tested? Here’s what you should know. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 — including a cough, shortness of breath and feeling feverish — … Continue reading Why COVID-19 testing is not recommended for everyone
How to treat mild COVID-19 symptoms at home
Most people who become ill with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will experience mild symptoms and can recover fully at home, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If you’re experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms, we recommend you complete the free COVID-19 screening questionnaire available inside MyBSWHealth and call your doctor. Unless your doctor … Continue reading How to treat mild COVID-19 symptoms at home
Maintaining hope during COVID-19 social distancing
I offer these comments on COVID-19 from the perspective of a palliative medicine doctor. I specialize in communicating sad, bad or otherwise hard to hear “serious illness” news while helping the patient, family or staff member maintain hope. You may not think of it this way but COVID-19 is a “serious illness” and we must regard … Continue reading Maintaining hope during COVID-19 social distancing
How to stay active while working from home
Working from home has its obvious upsides: staying in your PJs, zero commute and maybe the occasional lunchtime nap. But it unfortunately has its downsides as well, one of the biggest being inactivity. For some of us, the physical activity we get while going to work and walking around is the majority of our movement … Continue reading How to stay active while working from home
Foods that may help boost your immune system
Every day, your immune system helps your body fight off foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses, fungi and toxins to keep you healthy. But during cold and flu season or other times when infection rates are high, your immune system could likely use a little extra nutritional love. To be clear, food cannot replace medicine. Food … Continue reading Foods that may help boost your immune system