My diet consists of ice cream, bagel bites, and other processed foods. What’s up with these “Covid Cravings”?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: You are not alone! Many people are flocking to different foods during this stressful time. Ice cream and processed foods are flying off the shelves. Here’s a few reasons why and how to keep the comfort eats in check. – The brain responds positively to sugar in particular, releasing Dopamine which can make us Read more…
My state is starting to re-open, but it isn’t clear when or if childcare or camps will be available in my area–what will we do with the kids all summer?!?
Families/Kids Reopening Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: As states move away from stay at home orders and change recommendations to permit gatherings of slightly larger groups, one option for addressing childcare needs may be for two families (i.e., households) to join together to form a slightly bigger “bubble”. Under this approach, two households combine exclusively (i.e., minimize all other outside contacts). Read more…
A: You are not alone! Many people are flocking to different foods during this stressful time. Ice cream and processed foods are flying off the shelves. Here’s a few reasons why and how to keep the comfort eats in check. – The brain responds positively to sugar in particular, releasing Dopamine which can make us Read more…
My state is starting to re-open, but it isn’t clear when or if childcare or camps will be available in my area–what will we do with the kids all summer?!?
Families/Kids Reopening Staying SafeAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: As states move away from stay at home orders and change recommendations to permit gatherings of slightly larger groups, one option for addressing childcare needs may be for two families (i.e., households) to join together to form a slightly bigger “bubble”. Under this approach, two households combine exclusively (i.e., minimize all other outside contacts). Read more…
A: As states move away from stay at home orders and change recommendations to permit gatherings of slightly larger groups, one option for addressing childcare needs may be for two families (i.e., households) to join together to form a slightly bigger “bubble”. Under this approach, two households combine exclusively (i.e., minimize all other outside contacts). Read more…
