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The Psychology Of Protests Reveals Why Americans Are Ready For Action
History has shown us time and again that protests are the result of feelings like fear, frustration and helplessness. But what are the key ingredients for building an explosive environment? Here are a few emotional, environmental and societal factors t…
Number Of Food Insecure Households More Than Doubles As Food Banks Struggle
The number of American households that lack the resources for a stable food supply has doubled, and possibly tripled since that start of Covid-19. The percentage of households as of April 2020 that are deemed food insecure is now estimated between 22-3…
NASCAR Sends Strong Public Health Message In Return To Track
On Sunday afternoon, NASCAR set a very high bar for the world of sport. In South Carolina, NASCAR resumed its season following a two-month hiatus due to Covid-19. And ‘The Real Heroes 400’ at Darlington Raceway turned out to be a victory for both sport…
COVID-19 Prompts Regulation Rollbacks, And 3 May Have Lasting Effects For Health Care
At the beginning of 2017, the Trump Administration committed to reducing federal regulation and reining in regulatory costs. However, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has infiltrated the legislative and regulatory world – just as it has every other facet of …
Entrepreneurship Psychologist Explains How To Save Your Relationship While Working From Home
With millions of people having to balance the day-to-day struggles that come with working from home, many are finding that personal relationships are suffering. I asked an expert how to redefine the work-relationship balance during COVID-19 lockdowns, …
Juvenile Justice Centers And Vulnerable Youth Latest Victims Of COVID-19
The juvenile justice system has been failing our most vulnerable youth for decades, but the introduction of an infectious disease shows just how poorly the system works – leaving children in a dangerous situation.
Superbugs: What You Need To Know About The Secondary Effects Of COVID-19
Public health emergencies like COVID-19 are the perfect breeding ground for superbugs. Thus, it’s vital to understand how antibiotics, antivirals, and antimicrobial resistance impact our ability to save lives – both from coronavirus itself and the seco…
How One Mayor Used Memes To Change The COVID19 Message
One Mayor in the U.S. that seems to have the communication portion of staying home and social distancing down. Someone who mastered the rare balance between getting people to take you seriously and doing so with a smile on their faces.
22 Books That Will Change The Way You Think About Infectious Disease & Public Health
With the growing awareness of global public health and infectious diseases there has been an interest in learning more about the history and stories associated with some of the world’s greatest challenges and most inspiring stories. After many requests…
Sleeping More While Working From Home? Good – You Need It
It has been well documented that sleep plays a fundamental role in overall mental, emotional and physical health. And research suggests that due to the coronavirus work-from-home and quarantine procedures, Americans are spending almost 20% more time as…
