It’s time to throw on your favorite jersey and get ready for some football! Whether you’re cheering on your kids under the Friday night lights, rooting for your alma mater or hoping your favorite professional team takes the win, doing so in the safest way possible is a touchdown in our book. While jam-packed stadiums … Continue reading Gameday do’s and don’ts during COVID-19
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a tradition truly unlike any other. Beyond its façade of delicious candy skulls, colorful and intricate face paintings, music, dancing, vibrant parades (and not to mention, the two-day long celebration), it holds sentimental value to those who celebrate it year after year. It’s a celebration … Continue reading Día de los Muertos: A guide to safely celebrating our lost loved ones
With Election Day fast approaching and early voting already begun in Texas, it’s time to make your plans to cast your vote. But in light of COVID-19, many people have questions — Is it safe to vote in person? When is the best time for me to go? What can I expect when I head … Continue reading Casting your ballot? How to vote safely in person
As we enter flu season amidst the coronavirus pandemic, deciphering symptoms of influenza (also known as the flu) vs. COVID-19 is one of the more common questions we face. With very similar symptoms, how can we tell the difference? Let’s break down what we know about each virus. Flu and COVID-19 similarities and differences Both … Continue reading Flu vs. COVID-19: How to tell the difference
During the fall and winter seasons, infectious diseases begin to emerge such as strep throat, influenza, rhinovirus, adenovirus, the common cold and, this year, COVID-19. Viral infections like the flu can cause muscle soreness called myalgias, often referred to as “body aches.” Myalgias are a result of the body working to heal itself. Other causes … Continue reading Body aches? What to do for this common flu and COVID-19 symptom
There is no doubt this school year is unusual — not only for students in classrooms, but also for those student athletes participating in sports. If your child or teen plans to participate in sports, it is important to limit the spread of COVID-19 as best as possible. The safest way to achieve this is … Continue reading Keeping your student athlete safe during COVID-19
A team of therapists at Baylor University Medical Center is innovating the landscape of therapy, creating a telehealth strategy to provide early rehabilitative intervention for COVID-19 patients. When the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 entered the Dallas-Fort Worth area, interdisciplinary members of the hospital’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation therapy team, a part of the Baylor Scott & … Continue reading Innovating COVID-19 care through telehealth therapy
As research continues to advance our collective knowledge around care and treatment options for COVID-19, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute (BSWRI) is also opening avenues of research aimed at helping people adapt their everyday activities to the “the new normal” of today’s COVID-19 environment. While the need for wearing face masks is clear, their … Continue reading Researchers launch new study to understand how face masks impact exercise
As some children begin to return to back to school, parents may feel apprehensive about how to keep their family well while the COVID-19 virus is still at large. Safety precautions — like wearing a face mask, thorough hand washing, and frequent cleaning and disinfection of your home — are still your first and best … Continue reading COVID-19 digital at-home monitoring support for children and families
With an impending due date or scheduled delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, you probably have a laundry list of questions about what to expect and how to prepare. You’re likely already aware of the need for COVID-19 testing, either prior to your scheduled cesarean section (C-section) or induction, or upon admission to the hospital. But … Continue reading Having a baby? How COVID-19 testing works for labor and delivery patients
