We Are Better Together — No Seriously
Several years ago, Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad of Brigham Young University boiled a heap of meaty research down to a simple finding: loneliness and a low level of social support present the same risk to our physical health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. That’s right. While people facing cancer and other serious illnesses have long been advised to join support groups to bolster their emotional well-being, we now know that social support is also linked with improved physical health in the general population, such as lower mortality rates, lower risk of heart disease and stroke and decreased blood pressure and chronic pain.
Swollen Lymph Nodes After COVID Vaccine May Mimic Breast Cancer During Mammogram
As people across the globe get vaccinated for COVID-19, medical professionals are noticing its impacts on the body. For some, the vaccine causes pain and discomfort at the injection site. People have reported passing headaches, body aches, and a general feeling of malaise.
Thankfully, most people receiving the vaccine have not experienced any serious side effects. Whether that changes, only time will tell. Still, many folks are resistant to getting the vaccine, opting to wait until more data is available about its efficacy and outcomes.
Coping with Mental Health and COVID-19 (STILL)
