Even two months into this global ordeal, there seems to be so much noise out there about COVID-19. You can’t really turn anywhere without confronting it: It comes from your television, your [...]
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COVID-19: This pre-existing condition affects nearly half of U.S. adults
While we’re on the subject of the killer consequences of obesity, here’s another one the entire world should be paying attention to: A body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 has also emerged as [...]
Stay at home—but stay active
Yesterday, I offered a list of activities that would serve your health better than spending the day watching more coronavirus coverage on cable news. And I’m sure it didn’t surprise you to see [...]
How to stay calm and peaceful in the midst of a pandemic
When tigers at the Bronx Zoo are making headline news for testing positive for COVID-19, I think it’s time for us all to take a step back and breathe. First of all, we’ve known from the start [...]
Unpacking the real source of pandemic panic
Yesterday, I took a few moments to air out some of my own frustrations, as a doctor and native New Yorker, about the frenzied coverage of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Not because what’s [...]
COVID-19: Say it with me one more time… we will get through this
I’m a New Yorker, born and bred. And these days, that basically means everyone here knows someone who has experienced the wrath of COVID-19. It’s the price we pay for living in a populous, [...]
Vigilance is your best defense against COVID-19
It’s critical that you do your best to stay healthy year-round—with or without a global pandemic making its rounds. And knowing the enemy is essential to that effort. Because even if you’re not [...]
Fact check: “Antibacterial” soaps are worthless
You know how I feel about anything “antibacterial.” It’s just shorthand for poison, in my view. Even in the midst of a global pandemic, these products can’t do anything that plain old soap won’t [...]
COVID-19: It’s ok to feel anxious—but please, don’t panic
If you’ve been feeling anxious or worried during this global pandemic, that’s completely understandable. But what I don’t want you to feel is panic. (Even in the midst of all the [...]
Fear mongering won’t stop COVID-19
A lot has happened in the weeks since COVID-19 first reached the U.S. and stole the national spotlight. Entire states are shutting down by the day. And the calls for Americans to “stay home” have [...]