Wellness AND BEAUTY
A Blank Slate Media Special Section • October 30, 2020
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Staying safe this Halloween With the right precautions, families can still enjoy Halloween – even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what medical experts from Northwell HealthGoHealth Urgent Care want spooky revelers to know for a safe Halloween. “The safest Halloween is spent at home,” said Dr. J.D. Zipkin the chief medical officer at Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care. But if plans include venturing out, if anyone in the family feels ill, it’s best that everyone in the household stay home. “No matter how much you want to trick-or-treat, if you’re feeling ill, everyone in your household really needs to isolate at home for the duration of the illness — for a minimum 10 days from onset,” Dr. Zipkin said. Dr. Zipkin offered these ageappropriate trick-or-treating guidelines. “Give your older children hand sanitizer, and teach them when and how to use it,” Dr. Zipkin said. That includes teaching kids to sanitize hands after touching objects or other people.
“With younger kids, parents should do most of the candy handling, and touchpoints, because these children are too young to independently manage these important safety measures
on their own,” Dr. Zipkin said. Proper mask-wearing is a must. “Halloween masks do not count as safety masks – no matter what the costume is, wear a
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proper face mask,” Dr. Zipkin said. And don’t plan on eating the candy right away. “As tempting as it is to dive into your candy, we suggest let-
ting it sit for at least three days before anyone touches it,” Dr. Zipkin said. “This means collecting the bounty and letting it sit for 72 hours. Why? The virus isn’t known to stay alive on surfaces past that timeframe – this is an easy way to reduce the spread of germs.” But for parents who independently open the collected treats, “ensure that the candy doesn’t touch the outside wrapper – then wash hands thoroughly,” Dr. Zipkin said. With these trick-or-treating tips, families can help everyone stay safe this Halloween. All Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care centers provide services to children who are six months and older. And with virtual visits, families can connect with a Cohen Children’s Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care pediatric provider from the comfort of their homes. Most Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care locations are open extended hours from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekends and are open all holidays – 365 days a year. For more information, visit gohealthuc.com.
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How germs spread and what handwashing can do to prevent it The importance of handwashing was never more apparent than in 2020. As the world spent much of 2020 confronting the COVID-19 virus, public health organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Public Health Agency of Canada noted the importance of handwashing. There's no denying the role that clean hands can play in stopping the spread of various illnesses, including respiratory viruses like COVID-19. But what exactly is the relationship between clean hands and germs? According to the CDC, germs can spread from other people and surfaces when people: · touch their eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands · prepare and/or eat food and drinks with unwashed hands · touch contaminated surfaces or objects · blow their noses, cough or sneeze into their hands and then touch other people's hands or common objects before washing their hands While the CDC acknowledges that COVID-19 is believed to spread less commonly through contact with contaminated surfaces than it does through close contact with infected persons, it's still possible to get the virus in this way. So it's vital that people wash their hands after touching potentially contaminated surfaces, such as grocery carts, door handles at restaurants or stores, or other surfaces that may have been touched by infected persons.
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How to return to the gym safely even with capacity restrictions in place.
Gyms have begun to reopen in parts of the United States and Canada after being shuttered to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It may have been several months since members have stepped foot in these facilities. That means not only will fitness enthusiasts need to be smart about COVID-19 precautions, they also will need to reacclimate their bodies to routine exercise.
"Based on recent research, aerosolized droplets can remain airborne for up to three hours, making the potential for spread in crowded and confined spaces such as fitness studios problematic," said Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. Maintaining distance and avoiding crowds is essential. Ask about air filtration and circulation at the gym. The rate of transmission of coronavirus may be higher in hot and crowded facilities without adequate circulation. Turn on fans or work close to open doors when possible.
Fitness resolutions may come earlier this year as people are eager to regain fitness levels achieved prior to shutdowns. Going about a return to the gym in a smart way can prevent injuries and illness. Ease into workouts There will be a transition period as you get back to your gym routine. Start with flexibility workouts like yoga or pilates that can help reacclimate your body to physical activity. These will help increase blood flow, joint mobility and range of motion. Expect that your stamina will have taken a hit from a prolonged absence at the gym. So if you once were a cardio master, it may take some time to build up to the speed and distance of a treadmill run or you may need to enroll in low-impact classes as your body adjusts.
The last thing you want to do is injure yourself, so the mantra "slow is pro" is key. Aim for exercising two or three times a week to begin with, and stick to shorter workouts of 30 minutes or less. Gradually increase the duration and frequency of workouts as you notice your endurance improving. Stretching is essential after any workout, but especially helpful for those who are easing back into the gym. Stretches help avoid muscle tightening
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and spasms that can come with being unaccustomed to working out. Pandemic precautions Returning to the gym also means sharing space with fellow members. Official guidance on how gyms are to operate now vary by state or province. However, certain safety tips can help you stay safer if you're ready to work out indoors. Try working out at off-peak hours when the gym is likely to be less crowded,
Many gyms require that masks be worn while working out. This may mean members must take more breaks if the masks impede respiration during strenuous activity. While gyms may be spraying down equipment and high-touch areas, keep hand sanitizer or disinfectant wipes in your gym bag so you can do your own cleaning and keep your hands as clean as possible. Wash your hands after using any equipment if it's feasible to do so. Now that gyms are open again, members must take additional precautions as they get back into the swing of things.
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