We are being overwhelmed with news right now and you’re likely plugged into it because, well, it’s important! A lot of it is very upsetting though which is adding to all of our stress and feelings of depression. It’s not all gloom and doom though! There’s good news and Just Give Me Positive News will help you find it.
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Free Mediation Resources – check out this list to take your mind off of things
We are living in a very trying time. Stress is high, we’re all scared for ourselves and worried about loved ones. It’s okay to have these feelings, they’re normal and valid as well as a host of other ones. In this time of uncertainty, check out this list of free mediation resources to help calm your mind.
Read MoreShould You Work Out Now? – quick answer, yes
If you’re wondering about working out right now, whether you should or shouldn’t, well you should. This isn’t about meeting some fitness goal because you have time now, this is about simple health. You will feel maybe a little bit better if you spend some time getting physical.
Read MoreClean and Disinfect Your Space – some quick cleaning tips to keep you healthy
If you’re home right now then you may be feeling like you should be doing something so what better time than now to break out those cleaning supplies and have a go at your place? Here’s a handy article with the down low on how to clean and disinfect your living space.
Read MorePhysical Distancing – the new social distancing (stay home)
Social distancing is dead, long live Physical Distancing! This doesn’t mean you should leave your house! Stay inside! The new term is meant to help people better understand what they should be doing in this time.
Read MoreNew Coronavirus Test Gives Fast Results – have answers in less than an hour
In this time of uncertainty, getting tested for the coronavirus has been difficult to access for many people and for those that are tested, the wait for answers can be torturous. The FDA has approved a test that can give answers in 45 minutes.
Read MoreStop Flushing Non-Toilet Paper – more blocked pipes as paper disappears from shelves
Please stop flushing things that aren’t toilet paper down the loo. Seriously, it’s a bad idea. People flushing non-toilet paper items like paper towels and tissues are causing huge backups in the sewage systems all over the place.
Read MoreYour Bathmat Is Moldy – you should probably clean them more new study shows
Hey, you probably aren’t cleaning your carpets and rugs enough. And if your home or the room they’re in in damp then they’re probably growing mold. Which is a real bummer. And not great to breathe in. A new study has revealed that we’ve gotta stay on top of cleaning our rugs because mold and fungi set in fast.
Read MoreDon’t Touch Ya Face – the web app to stop you from touching your face
In conjunction with washing your hands, you should also stop touching your face. Trust me, you do this more than you think you do. We all do. If you’re finding yourself struggling with this, check out the web app, Don’t Touch Ya Face, the app that will remind you not touch your. . . face.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Numbers Dropping – less reported cases in China
There’s some good news on the COVID-19 front. News from China indicates that the numbers are finally declining which is good news! Of course, this comes with a grain of salt. New cases are rising everywhere else but China does give us a bit of a road map for handling the issue.
Read MoreJust Wash Your Hands – one simple trick to protect against Covid-19
One of the best things you can do to protect yourself from Covid-19 is just wash your hands! That’s it. So simple and best of all, it will protect you from other things too! In fact, you should make hand washing a part of your habits if you don’t already. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreAir Pollution is Making Us Sick – the troubling reality of smog
Environmental discussions can be extremely polarizing but one thing that nearly everyone can agree on is that air pollution is a problem that should be taken seriously. In fact, it’s more of a problem than previously thought. A new study revealed that air pollution may shorten life expectancy of almost three years globally.
Read MoreCOVID-19 And You – how dangerous is it really?
If you don’t live under a rock then you’ve heard of COVID-19 and perhaps are worried about what this upper respiratory illness means for you. There’s a lot of misinformation out there but this handy chart puts things into perspective.
Read MoreWildfire Smoke – it’s not just the flames that pose harm
Wildfires are very dangerous and frightening for the people who are affected by them. It’s something that the climate crisis makes more likely to happen and for longer periods. It’s not just the physical flames that are dangerous though. The smoke created by these fires also causes harm and has a greater reach.
Read MorePortable MRI – new development brings the MRI bedside
The FDA has just approved a portable MRI that will be cheaper and use less energy than the full system. This breakthrough will allow life saving care to be administrated to more people with less difficult logistics.
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