Is there a tech alternative to travel bans?
In China, authorities are using apps to help reduce the need for travel bans. James Liang, an economist and the chairman of Trip.com Group Ltd,...
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How vitamin C can protect against the risk of coronavirus
Few weeks ago Italy went into government-imposed lockdown as the coronavirus epidemic finally – and inevitably, perhaps – hit European shores. The World Health Organisation...
How to help an autistic child during the Coronavirus outbreak
Sudden change is never easy and often bewildering, but for young people on the autistic spectrum, it is especially difficult to navigate - and sometimes...
Coronavirus anxiety & looking after your mental health
In this time of uncertainty, the mental toll on people can be considerable. The disruption to daily life can engender anxiety, stress and depression. Dr...
How to care for someone who might have Coronavirus Covid-19
The Novel Coronavirus (covid 19) is a highly virulent virus, originally identified in Wuhan in the Hubei province of China in January 2020. The virus...
Coronavirus – Tips on coping with self isolation
GP Clare Gerada, 60, has been in self isolation herself for over a week since contracting the new coronovirus after a trip to New York....
Coronavirus – Top tips to hasten your recovery
Talk of coronavirus is inescapable. It is dominating our media and because of this there are sometimes mixed messages. Government advice is constantly updating as...
Lockdown fitness – Use it or lose it
The mantra ‘use it or lose it’ definitely applies to older people who take less exercise. ‘As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass at...
Presenteeism is inadvisable & bad practice for businesses during the Coronavirus outbreak
Opinions on working from home and antiquated perceptions of presenteeism could finally be changing as a result of coronavirus. Leadership expert, equality campaigner and author...
OCD & Coronavirus – What to do to cope
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a relatively common mental disorder. · People with OCD experience intrusive and distressing recurring thoughts, urges, or images which can seriously affect...
