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Covid and Choirs

Scientists have discovered that singing is an exceptionally effective way to spread viruses through the aerosolized particles it expels, which may travel much farther than the six foot safety zone many people follow. This means choruses and choirs may not get …
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The Shrinking Human Jaw

Currently, 3.5 million children get braces every year and many adults live with obstructive sleep apnea. These two complications, along with several others, are part of what the authors of the book Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic say is an epidemic that …
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Androgens and Covid-19

Covid-19 is an equal opportunity virus that can affect anyone, though certain groups are affected more than others. Current research shows that young men under 70 with strong male characteristics such as scalp balding and increased body hair are more …
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Women, Alcohol, And Isolation

The Covid-19 lockdown has triggered increased alcohol use in many people, and an alcohol use disorder in some. Help can be difficult to access, as face-to-face counseling and group sessions have been halted. For women, it can be even more difficult, as they …
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The Loss of Rituals

Spring is the season of rituals—prom, graduation, commencement and weddings. Social distancing has taken most of these rituals away. An expert discusses the importance of rituals in our mental health and why it’s okay to grieve their loss. She also discusses …
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The Economy After the Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a quicker economic crash than we’ve ever seen. Opening the nation too fast will likely trigger a “W” shaped recovery with wide swings of growth then decline. Either way, the effects will last for years. Experts discuss likely …
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