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When will the COVID-19 vaccine be available?
by Zara Jethani
*** February 2, 2021 update from our affiliate Providence*** Updates in recommended groups (age 65 and over) You may have heard that the state recently prioritized vaccine eligibility to include those over the age of 65. These eligibility guidelines are now consistent across all counties....
PNI Founders’ Message 2021
by Guest Author
Although our medical community continues to strain under the burden of COVID-19, there has been hope, determination and progress. Neurological diseases do not stop and neither have we at Pacific Neuroscience Institute.
Supporting Family Members, Friends and Caregivers After Loss
by Santosh Kesari
This article was published on U.S News and World report, December 11, 2020 For loved ones left behind during the pandemic, suffering may endure for years. AS I WRITE THIS, COVID-19 has taken the lives of nearly 300,000 Americans. Each death leaves behind a circle of...
Optimizing Brain Health During COVID
by William Buxton
As physicians, we understand the tremendous value of cognitive, physical, and social activity in optimizing and preserving our abilities as we age. At first glance, it is easy to see COVID as an obstacle. However, there are many ways we can emerge from this period sharper, stronger and more resilient.
Tips for Helping Families Shelter-in-Place During the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Sarah McEwen, PhD
Although leaders in science, medicine, and government are closely monitoring and seeking solutions for disease outbreaks, the best way to protect one’s family is through staying informed while also practicing good basic hygiene and preventive measures.
Healthy Coping for Older Adults during COVID-19
by Guest Author
In the midst of COVID-19, an overwhelming rise in reported cases of anxiety, depression, and feelings of loneliness have been observed. Even prior to COVID-19, 43% of individuals ages 65+ reported subjective feelings of isolation. Fear of contracting the virus, losing loved ones to the...
Meditation and Yoga Practices as Adjunctive Therapies for COVID-19
by Sarah McEwen, PhD
Thought leaders and experts from MIT, Harvard, UC San Diego, and even Deepak Chopra himself recently collaborated together on a timely review article to highlight the rationale and urgent need to explore alternative and complementary therapies for combating COVID-19. This compelling narrative review concludes “certain...
A Discussion About Social Isolation during COVID-19
by Guest Author
In the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic, another hidden public health crisis has emerged: loneliness.
Can the Coronavirus Cause Strokes?
by Guest Author
A writer at The Healthy, Colleen Travers, explores the warning signs and precursors of a stroke and whether or not these factors can be linked to increased risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Self-Care for First Responders During a Pandemic
by Guest Author
Elaine Lipworth, a content writer at Thrive Global explores the challenges first responders face to prioritize their own well-being while supporting those in need.
Last updated: May 26th, 2020