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Omicron Symptoms: What You Need to Know

by Maryann Pisano on December 20, 2021

Fever, sore throat, loss of taste and smell, and body aches are all symptoms of COVID-19. However, experts say that the Omicron variant differs from the classic COVID-19 symptoms. British doctor Dr. Amir Khan said there are several distinguishing symptoms that separate the Omicron variant from the common cold and other strains of COVID-19. The […]

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Enjoy These Winter Comfort Foods without the Regret

by Maryann Pisano on January 9, 2021

The days are shorter and the nights are longer. The weather is cold and all we really want to do is relax at home and enjoy comfort food. If you do plan to indulge, don’t feel SO guilty afterwards. Sweet Potato Casserole Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, an immune system supporter, and […]

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A Mask for Every Occasion

by Maryann Pisano on September 28, 2020

Back in 2019, we never thought that “face masks” would be an essential item. But, the year 2020 has been an unusual time! Match your face mask for every occasion. A Night Out Touchdolls.com $14.99 * Going to the Gym adidas.com $20.00 * Saturday Afternoon at the Mall forever21.com $8.99 * Halloween Party and Pumpkin […]

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Make Your Own Face Mask

July 26, 2020
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You’ve had COVID-19– so when are you no longer contagious?

June 28, 2020
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You caught the dreaded COVID-19. You lost your taste and smell, had a fever, and endured a horrible cough. After you’ve beaten the virus, when are you no longer contagious? According to theconversation.com, “if someone has been symptom-free for 3 days and they developed their first symptoms more than 10 days prior, they are no […]

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How Can I Get a Quality Workout at Home? #Quarantine

April 28, 2020
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How can women workout from home now that we’re in quarantine? Fitness expert Maria fills us in! A lot of women don’t have heavy weights at home. If you don’t, make sure you do high reps. With me, I’m still working from home as a teacher doing E-learning and sending out newsletters. I’m sitting a […]

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Best Apps and Household Items to Maximize Your Workout

April 17, 2020
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Since gyms are closed, we have to be creative with our workouts. Many of us don’t have traditional weights at our houses, but there are many house-hold items you can use to get bikini ready. Instead of dumbbells you can use… A gallon of milk soup cans full water bottles packets of rice and beans paint cans books […]

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20 Fun Activities to Do At Home

March 20, 2020
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Bust Out the Art Projects— Color, paint, do a craft with your kiddos, or doodle in a notebook. Doing anything creative will keep your mind happy and busy. FaceTime a Friend — Call up that friend that you haven’t talked to in a few months or check in on a relative. Calling others will help your […]

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Yummy Smoothies to Make from Home

March 20, 2020
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1. Banana Blend 2 bananas, 1/2 cup each vanilla yogurt and milk, 2 teaspoons honey, a pinch of cinnamon and 1 cup ice. 2. Strawberry-Banana Blend 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup each vanilla yogurt and milk, 2 teaspoons honey, a pinch of cinnamon and 1 cup ice. 3. Strawberry Shortcake Blend 2 cups strawberries, 1 cup crumbled pound cake, 1 […]

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How is COVID-19 different from the flu?

March 20, 2020
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A high fever, a cough and body aches — these are all flu symptoms as well as COVID-19 symptoms. So, no big deal, right? Wrong! According to washingtonexaminer.com, COVID-19 is actually very different than the regular flu. There isn’t a vaccine or medicine for COVID-19 — Unlike the flu, there isn’t a vaccine or medicine for COVID-19. Doctors are […]

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