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WHAT are the LONG-TERM CARDIAC RISKS of COVID 19?

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 chrisjo cardiovascular disease, coronavirus, COVID 19, long COVID, long haulers

WHAT are the LONG-TERM CARDIAC RISKS of COVID 19?By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. During the first year of recovering from

IS THERE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT the PRACTICE OF PRAYER?

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 chrisjo coronavirus, COVID 19, evidence of prayer, power prayer, prayer, prayer works, religion, scientific power prayer

IS THERE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT the PRACTICE OF PRAYER? In dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic, many people are turning to prayer. In the first stages of the pandemic, Google searches for prayer worldwide increased significantly

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HOW DOES LAUGHTER HELP WITH COVID 19?

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 chrisjo coronavirus, COVID 19 pandemic, humor, laughter, STRESS REDUCTION, wellness

In basic biochemical terms, laughter releases nitric oxide, which reduces blood pressure, decreases clotting, and relaxes blood vessels. A study of older men and women in Japan associated laughter with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. A Norwegian study found an association between humor and a longer life, especially for women. Dr. Miller “prescribes” a “deep psychological laugh that elicits tears of joy and relaxation” each day.

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HOW CAN WE PROTECT AGAINST VIRUSES?

September 27, 2020September 27, 2020 chrisjo alcohol use, coronavirus, COVID 19, exercise, immune system, risk factors, stress

A new study reveals greater risks for infection from cold and influenza viruses for people with “psychosocial vulnerabilities”, which can be applied to risks with COVID 19. This expands on a recent blog about strengthening our immune system.

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HOW CAN WE LIFT OUR SPIRITS DURING COVID 19?

August 26, 2020September 4, 2020 chrisjo corona virus, coronavirus, COVID 19, happiness, reading, resilience

The last few months of blogs have focused on the COVID 19 pandemic: how to cope; how to help our kids cope; dealing with grief; dealing with psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, substance abuse, child abuse, domestic violence; risks of losing insurance coverage for telehealth; strengthening our immune system; maintaining exercise.

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COVID 19 is a MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS TOO: DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, SUICIDE RISK, SUBSTANCE ABUSE

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 chrisjo Anxiety, coronavirus, COVID 19, Crisis, depression, overdose, substance abuse, Suicide

COVID 19 is a MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS TOO. Two-plus months into sheltering at home due to the COVID 19 crisis, and beginning to re-open our economy, we are in the midst of another kind of health crisis. This one has to do with psychological health and well-being.