Aromatherapy impressively reduced on-the-job feelings of stress, anxiety, exhaustion and being overwhelmed in oncology nurses. Researchers noted the potential benefit of aromatherapy for people having difficulty with social isolation during COVID-19.   West Virginia University

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-05/wvu-amr050120.php

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340487906_West_Virginia_University_Oncology_Nurses_Don_Aromatherapy_Patches_A_Pilot_Feasibility_Study

Supplements containing vitamins C and D and other micronutrients, sometimes in amounts exceeding the federally recommended levels, are a safe, effective and low-cost means of helping your immune system fight off COVID-19 and other acute respiratory tract diseases – Oregon State University

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/osu-dsa042320.php

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/4/1181

Coala Heart Monitor is the only smartphone-powered ECG solution in the world that automatically detects nine of the most common heart arrhythmias as well as normal sinus rhythm. This expansion of Coala’s capability is a result of the FDA’s new Emergency Guidance striving to help battle COVID-19.

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https://www.coalalife.com/us/blog/press_release/coala-first-smartphone-ecg-to-detect-9-different-arrhythmias-during-covid-19/

https://www.coalalitfe.com/us/

Sitting a baby in front of a tablet or television, as well as less parent-child play time, are associated with developing greater autism spectrum disorder-like symptoms later in childhood - Drexel University

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/du-stf041620.php

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2764573

PTSD is strongly linked with ischemic heart disease in female veterans - according to a new study promoted by the American College of Cardiology.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/acoc-psl031620.php

Australian Scientists have shown that an anti-parasitic drug already available around the world can kill the COVID-19 virus within 48 hours. A single dose of the drug Ivermectin could stop the coronavirus growing in cell culture - effectively eradicating all genetic material of the virus within 48 hours.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/mu-pcd040320.php

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0166354220302011

Sobering new data on drinking and driving: 15% of U.S. alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities involve alcohol under the legal limit – Boston Medical Center

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/e-snd031020.php

https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(20)30040-4/fulltext

COVID-19 can have fatal consequences for people with underlying cardiovascular disease and cause cardiac injury even in patients without underlying heart conditions – University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/uoth-clt032620.php

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2763846

According to a new study more than 90% of the legal marijuana products offered in medical dispensaries are much stronger than what clinical studies have shown necessary for chronic pain relief. This potentially increases the risk of developing cannabis-use disorders.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/wfbm-ssl032520.php

An Ohio State study is a great reminder that during the COVID-19 pandemic, every frequently touched surface outside your home may be as dangerous as a hot pot right out of the oven. Despite even diligent disinfection efforts it’s best to assume that surfaces may be contaminated.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/osu-ssh032520.php

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jsap.13090