Health
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Yoga: Taking Care of Yourself on the Inside — Inside
The COVID-19 pandemic poses an obvious threat to our physical safety, but it can also be taxing on one’s mental health. So if you’re down in the dumps, maybe you can turn to yoga to boost your spirits. Trying Something New For those who have never practiced yoga, sometimes trying…
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Grocery Shopping, Food Safety Tips During COVID-19 Outbreak
While reading up on how to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all the research out there. So, Grady Newsource has compiled all the information you need on grocery shopping, cooking and keeping your food fresh. Staying Safe While Grocery Shopping The…
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Georgia Department of Public Health Eases Restrictions on Testing Amid COVID-19
“The first thing we’ve been active in is trying to get testing as widespread as we can,” said Stephen Goggans, district health director of the East Central Public Health District. The DPH is beginning to loosen the criteria for testing to allow people who have symptoms but are not…
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Fitness During COVID-19: How You Can Work Out, Have Great Nutrition From Home
We can’t really go anywhere or do very much, Tevin Duncan said. “But technically, not everyone needs equipment to burn the calories or make themselves feel good.” Duncan is the coordinator of fitness and wellness at the Ramsey Student Center. He said you can work out from home and exercise…
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Fundraiser for Athens Businesses Feeds Hospital Workers
With the coronavirus wreaking havoc on the lives of both people and businesses, Gloria Chu, a pediatrician for Piedmont Athens Regional, and her friend Ellie Macknight got together to make a solution. “When we saw the restaurants start closing, I mentioned to Gloria that someone should pay the restaurants to…
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Reporter’s Notebook: How I’ve Managed Life In Isolation
Grady student Drew Shoppy discusses the impact of COVID-19 and how he’s adapting to life—from fitness to reporting—while in quarantine.
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Easter During a Pandemic: How Some Madison County Churches Are Handling COVID-19
The spread of COVID-19 across the state of Georgia has drastically altered many facets of people’s lives. And religion has not been left out of what has had to change. With Easter right around the corner, some churches in Madison County have debated switching to drive-in services for this Sunday. …
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Local Restaurants Lend A Hand To Waiters In Need
A Sunday supper might bring up memories of home, but Matt Casey is cooking up food for a new family. He’s providing dinner for his service industry family. “We’re trying to do something, I guess, because it helps keep our minds on the positive,” Casey said. He owns Akademia Brewing…
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Local Groups Sew Face Masks During Shortage
Citizens all over Northeast Georgia are stepping up to do their part in the fight against COVID-19, by sewing and donating face masks. Julie Strickland, 48, a member at Trinity Baptist Church in Danielsville, Georgia, is part of a group of quilters at the church who have been making…
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Athens-Clarke County Government Creates Hotline for Questions
Your COVID-19 ordinance questions have answers. The Athens-Clarke County government has created a hotline where real human beings will pick up the phone to answer your questions from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you call after business hours, leave a message, and they’ll contact you the…