Pandemic Positivity is a new effort Boomer is launching to make people aware of the GOOD things happening amidst the coronavirus pandemic. While Contending with COVID-19 will remain a regular section on our website, it will focus more on the nitty-gritty details of how to manage your health and practical next steps as we navigate through this public health crisis. Pandemic Positivity, on the other hand, is a place where we can relax a bit and celebrate the significant — at times, inspiring— problem-solving, ingenuity and humanity demonstrated by our neighbors throughout Northeast Ohio. Stay tuned for more and feel free to submit your own stories for possible publication at [email protected].
It's no wonder we're feeling a big pandemic-weary right now. Many of our holiday plans were disrupted, we're seeing (or experiencing) more breakthrough COVID-19 cases, and no one is quite sure when things will seem normal again. If you're having a tough time coping with stress, we've got some handy reminders that can help. ...
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With the Omicron variant posed to continue to increase infection rates, Better Business Bureau Serving Cleveland is once again reminding consumers to be careful of websites and individuals selling products that claim to prevent, treat, cure or test for COVID-19. ...
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We know exercise is good for our bodies, but exercising can seem out of reach. Aches and pains become a regular part of our lives, so we tell ourselves we can’t exercise. However, we CAN incorporate moving more during our day. Staying socially engaged also helps us to stay well overall. ...
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Northeast Ohio’s largest holiday light show, 'Magic of Lights,' returns to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds November 24-January 2 with spectacular new light attractions and dazzling holiday displays. ...
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Statistics from recent Cleveland Clinic admissions indicate what we've all heard nationwide: that the COVID-19 vaccines are effective at reducing hospitalizations and reducing severe illness. ...
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Stuffy nose, post nasal drip, sneezing and wheezing – ah, the joys of fall allergy season... or is it something else? Fall allergy symptoms can be easily confused with those of COVID-19. Read on to distinguish the differences.
So, how do we tell them apart? With COVID we don’t have as much sneezing and as much itching. If you’ve noticed every single year that you’ve gotten the same sorts of symptoms during the fall time, it probably is more allergy-related. ...
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Now that COVID-19 booster shots are on the horizon for older adults and those with underlying medical conditions, it's a good time to remind folks that local health officials can bring the vaccinations to homebound people in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. ...
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Another “what was old is new again” hobby that’s back is the art of pickling, fermenting and canning. This is, in part, because so many of us have become pretty good at gardening and we don’t know what to do with all those cucumbers. ...
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