3 ways the coronavirus pandemic is changing who we are
The coronavirus pandemic alters who we are, writes a psychologist. It affects how we think, how we relate to others and what we value.
March 20, 2020 • ~6 min
Coronavirus: why prison conditions can be a perfect storm for spreading disease
Prisons are already a hotbed of disease, and without action COVID-19 could have catastrophic consequences behind bars.
March 20, 2020 • ~7 min
Working from home? Here are five ways to reduce procrastination and be productive
Rehearse how you will respond to interruptions.
March 20, 2020 • ~6 min
Workers left out of government and business response to the coronavirus
If government and business collaborate with workers, a scholar of labor relations writes, current economic problems could get less severe, the recovery smoother and lasting prosperity more likely.
March 20, 2020 • ~8 min
When restaurants close, Americans lose much more than a meal
Restaurants have always been about more than feeding city residents. During the 1918 flu pandemic, they were kept open as sites of social solidarity.
March 20, 2020 • ~8 min
Older people are at more risk from COVID-19 because of how the immune system ages
Different demographics are more or less vulnerable to serious complications from the coronavirus. A virologist explains the aging-related changes in how immune systems work that are to blame.
March 19, 2020 • ~7 min
How to stop touching your face to minimize spread of coronavirus and other germs
Studies have shown that some people touch their faces as often as 23 times an hour. Some studies have also shown that face-touching spreads germs, such as the coronavirus. Here are some ways to stop.
March 19, 2020 • ~8 min
Coronavirus: how to help children through isolation and lockdown
With schools closing, it is important that we nurture the mental health of children - even if we are unable to hug them.
March 19, 2020 • ~7 min
4 ways to help kids relax as the coronavirus upends everyday life
Families should establish new daily routines, avoid bombarding children with current events or exposing them to misinformation, and practice basic methods that keep anxiety in check.
March 18, 2020 • ~6 min
How Chinese people came together when separated by quarantine, creating hope, humor and art
The human spirit is tested during difficult times, but a scholar already has found examples of how people found ways to support one another in China. Other countries have shown similar resilience.
March 18, 2020 • ~7 min
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