Let’s face it—this year has been tough on all of us but that doesn’t mean your health should take a back seat. Your health, something you can strongly influence, has an impact on all areas of your life. Plan for a fresh start in 2021 by setting realistic goals for yourself. Try incorporating some of […]
Alcohol is known to be harmful to our health in general. During this time of heightened stress, loneliness and anxiety, some might have suddenly increased their consumption of alcohol as a way of coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. However, did you know that alcohol use can contribute to mental health issues, health vulnerability, risk-taking behaviors […]
With daylight saving around the corner, let’s talk about sleep. We have so many demands during the course of the day—jobs, family, errands—not to mention finding some time to relax. For the most part, we find that we have more time to relax right before bed. While this may sound like a great time to […]
As we begin to slowly open and some restrictions start to lift, it is hard to know what ‘safe’ vs ‘unsafe’ encounters look like. While prevalence continues to play an important role in our local communities, it’s hard to quantify what that translates to as most want to do the small things like hug family and friends, get our haircut, have a pool party, visit the nail salon, or gather at local bars and restaurants. We know the urge to […]
Local direct primary care provider only regional healthcare company to participate in comprehensive assessment of key strategies to improve patient health outcomes and increase employer value ELKINS PARK, PA – April 28, 2020 – R-Health, a leader in innovative advanced primary care solutions, participated in a national study revealing key attributes and strategies for employers […]
Q: Can people of any race or ethnicity get sick from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? Yes. COVID-19 cases have now been recorded in over 170 countries1,2. Q: Are older adults and those with underlying medical conditions or a suppressed immune system the only ones at risk of contracting COVID-19? No. Older adults and individuals who […]
The idea of working from home in our pajamas always seemed like it would be a great idea. The ability to make home cooked meals and plan crafts throughout the day for our kids was a scene out of an Instagram post. Now that we are here, it is not so picture perfect. The reality […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of new vocabulary being tossed around. Especially the terms social distancing, self-quarantine and self-isolate. We know these words help limit the spread of the virus but what’s the difference between them? Social distancing refers to creating physical distance between people—6 ft apart—rather than preventing feeling close […]
Do you find yourself struggling to balance work, child care and self-care while keeping fears and worries—both yours and your children’s— under control? We’re here to help. Here’s a short guide to help you keep it all together. Keep routines in place but remain flexible. Structure the day for learning, free time, healthy meals and […]
Not everyone needs to be tested for (Coronavirus) COVID-19. The CDC has guidance for who should be tested, but decisions about testing are at the discretion of state and local health departments and/or individual healthcare providers. Because we’ve been getting a lot of questions about COVID-19 testing—we thought we’d share some popular questions and answers […]
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