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Sophie Moore

Reasons You May Have Brain Fog

March 28, 2023

If you’ve ever had a day where your brain just feels tired, to the point that you have trouble remembering things accurately or reasoning, you may be experiencing something known as brain fog. While it’s not a medical condition, brain fog symptoms are those that affect your ability to think clearly.

COVID-19 research: Fact, Fiction or Something In-Between

COVID-19

March 28, 2023

Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a seemingly endless supply of studies, articles, advice, and other information available on the internet. Whether you want to know if the COVID-19 vaccine is safe or what COVID-19 vaccine myths have been debunked, a quick search online will yield tons of results – but not all of them are sources you should be trusting for accurate, reliable information about COVID-19 and the Coronavirus.

A Guide to Concussions and Brain Injuries

Health

March 28, 2023

Thanks to its thick, bony shell, better known as the skull, the human brain is well-protected from lots of the damage people encounter in their everyday lives. Even beyond the skull itself, there are layers of additional protection in the form of membranes and fluid. That said, injuries can and do still happen. And just as all injuries are different, the way they affect each individual varies from person to person, as well. When a head injury is severe enough to affect your brain, it’s known as a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and it can alter the way you think or move, among other effects.

Coronavirus and Travel: What You Should Know

COVID-19

March 28, 2023

As the end of the year draws closer, more and more of us are making travel plans for the holidays. But it’s important to remember that unless you are fully vaccinated against the Coronavirus, the CDC does still recommend avoiding travel.

Signs You’re Mentally Exhausted

Health

March 28, 2023

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental exhaustion can help to prevent major issues, like burnout. Mental exhaustion can appear in our lives in many ways, but in general, it’s the act of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by some form of imbalance.

Does the Benefits of COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11 outweigh the risks?

COVID-19

March 28, 2023

When people consider COVID-19 and its impact on children, they often look to data that shows the majority of COVID-19 cases in children are mild. That’s one reason why, ever since the FDA authorized the use of the vaccine for children between the ages of 5 – 11, some parents have been hesitant to get their children vaccinated against the Coronavirus. They want to know whether the benefit of a COVID-19 vaccination for those under 12 outweighs the risk and if a COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for children.