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 Covid-19 pandemic is still on and it is known that overweight and obesity is associated with risk of enhanced severity of the infection necessitating hospitalization. WHO has issued guidelines on exercise for adults between 18-64 years, children, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and those with chronic illnesses.  Healthy adults and exercise during Covid-19 pandemic WHO has stated that 150-300 minutes of moderate and 75-150 minutes of vigorous activity should be done weekly by people in the age group of 18-64 years. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a news release said: "Being physically active is critical for health and well-being — it can help add years to life and life to years,"  Remain active in pandemic (Source: Facebook WHO) Also, read Walking and its benefits He added: "Every move counts, especially now as we manage the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic. We must all move every day — safely and creatively." WHO states: Be active, s...

  US CDC data has revealed that with COVID-19 taking the world by storm in 2020, flu cases were low. This points to the fact that covid is far more contagious than flu and is also less forgiving. More details below! Flu cases and the year 2020 In 2019, from 19 September to 28 December (the flu season), there were 65k cases of flu reported in the USA. However, during the same flu period in the year 2020, there were only 1016 influenza cases reported. Thus, in 2020 when the coronavirus cases were high with massive mortality rates, flu was incidentally low in numbers. What is the reason for such low incidence and transmission of the disease? The causes of low influenza cases in 2020 The health experts feel that the reason for the low incidence of flu cases this season of 2020 was that flu vaccination rates were high. These helped to control the flu. Besides, for covid-19 people were forced to wear face masks and follow social distancing at public places. There was also the h...

  Emotional exhaustion is a common feature in people during the covid-19 pandemic. People are fed up and tired of the whole process and their body and mind are asking for a break. This gives rise to certain symptoms and signs that are outlined here . What to do in case one gets emotionally exhausted? Read on to learn the tips of avoiding and overcoming emotional exhaustion. Emotional exhaustion and what it means? COVID-19 has been causing massive human and economic losses since the end of 2019. The whole of 2020 went in trying to avoid coronavirus infection and prevention of its spread beyond control. But despite all attempts, the virus has continued to create havoc in the lives of the people of the world. Europe, the USA, the UK, South Africa, and Brazil have seen more fast communicating strains of the virus and the USA is in a bad form due to it. Two vaccines are approved for this deadly disease but their effect has yet to be seen! Besides, ill-effects and even deaths have ...

 The formula 1 racing car driver Lewis Hamilton had tested positive for covid-19 and his fans were worried whether he would make it for the Abu Dhabi race. But there is some good news on that front. Lewis Hamilton has tested negative for the deadly virus now and would be fit enough to drive in the next race. He was one race off due to the infection.  Lewis Hamilton is fit again The fans of World Champion car racer, Lewis Hamilton must get happy now. Since their hero and icon has recovered from the covid-19 infection. Doctors have declared him to have cleared the infection in his body. His report has come out as negative for covid and he can now compete at the next race to be held in Abu Dhabi this weekend.  Lewis Hamilton [Source: Formula 1] Thus Lewis will reclaim back his Mercedes seat. Russell who had filled in for Lewis while he was recovering from the viral infection at Sakhir Grand Prix will now return to Williams. Jack Aitken will be back on his reserve duties....

 The coronavirus pandemic has worsened the state of women as regards the home chores. Prior to the pandemic, the women in the world were giving three times more time at home than men. But now with the pandemic, this has doubled and many women may not even report for work again in the future. Besides, the UN feels that whatever good impact their measures had taken in the last 25 years towards gender equality has been completely wiped out by the current pandemic!  The UN and gender equality The UN Women has been taking great steps and efforts for gender equality in the world. They attempt to see to it that females in the world get equal opportunities for work outside their homes and that men partake in the work at home. Their tireless efforts did fetch some good results but they were still far from true gender equality. But now with the coronavirus pandemic, their efforts have been completely diluted and nullified. Due to the pandemic, women are now again doing more of domestic ...

 Since the pandemic started, there has been a heap of controversies. Political leaders with no medical or scientific knowhow are engaging in talks and making policies that would negatively impact the attempts of the medical fraternity to control the infection. Besides, these world leaders are not consulting any medical doctor before making new rules related to the coronavirus pandemic. The latest news is from the UK where the government is offering mass screening for the virus. But experts feel that this is not a good idea.  Mass testing and the UK The UK PM has said that like Liverpool all areas of the UK would go for mass testing for COVID-19 in tier three after the current lockdown ends. The government has added that it will work with the local authorities to see to it that the plan is put into action and works. The Faculty of Public Health and the Association of Directors of Public Health said that NHS Test and Trace has to be improved and must be the top focus during the ...

Coronavirus pandemic has confined people inside the four walls fo their homes. Besides, they are unable to have any outdoor exercises or walks or visits to the gyms that are now closed. How to go about maintaining fitness during the lockdown? All questions answered here!  EXERCISES AND COVID-19 PANDEMIC 30-45 minutes of exercising daily is good for your health. It provides fitness, boosts the immune health, and also keeps weight in check. But the exercising should be done on a regular basis and not intermittently. There are various grades of exercise depending on intensity. They are meant for beginners, moderate exercisers and those that are of advanced level. Do moderate exercise during the pandemic [Source: Infectious Disease Advisor] One can do these exercises even at home and these would be beneficial for the overall health of the individual. But there are some exercises that are to be avoided since they increase the risk of catching COVID-19. Which are these exercise type...

 COVDI-19 has claimed the lives of innumerable people and celebrities worldwide. A quick recap of some of the great Americans that we lost this year due to the deadly virus!  Celebrity name, career, age Date of death Place of death Jay Johnstone, former MLB player, 74 26/9/2020 Granada Hills Tommy DeVito, one of the founders of Four Seasons, 92 21/9/2020 Las Vegas Bruce Williamson, the lead singer of The Temptations, 49 6/9/2020 Las Vegas Hermain Cain, TV and radio host, 74 30/7/2020 Atlanta Area hospital Nick Cordero, Broadway star, 41 5/7/2020 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, LA Brandis Kemp, actress, 76 4/7/2020 Los Feliz, LA in her home Chris Trousdale, singer of boy band Dream Street, 34 2/6/2020 Hospital in Burbank, CA Roy ...