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After a few months that felt like summer, we’re heading into a fall that will be different than most of us imagined. The coronavirus outbreak continues to impact our daily lives – and, unfortunately, will likely do so for a while.
So, as we keep up our efforts to stay safe from COVID-19, it’s important that we not forget to look after other aspects of our health as well. This means keeping up with things like exercising, eating healthy food, connecting (virtually) with friends, and getting enough sleep. It also means getting back on track with any medical care we’ve missed.
Since the coronavirus outbreak took hold in the U.S., there’s been a major drop in the number of people getting cancer screenings, vaccinations and other key care.
That’s not surprising, of course. In March and April, doctors’ offices and hospitals across the country stopped or limited non-essential care to curb spread of the virus and to prepare to treat infected patients. At the same time, many people have avoided appointments to try to reduce their risk of infection. And, now, with new spikes in COVID-19 in parts of the country, we’re seeing some variations of this play out again.
Yet, we know that missing regular medical care can impact health, especially the longer it’s delayed. Skipped cancer screenings can lead to the disease being diagnosed later, when it’s harder to treat. Missed vaccinations can make children and adults more susceptible to serious infectious diseases. And delayed follow-up for chronic conditions like unhealthy blood cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
“It’s important to make sure you still get recommended cancer screenings, even during the pandemic,” said Dr. Jean Wang, professor of medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. “Taking action now to prevent cancer and other serious illnesses will help keep you much safer and healthier in the long run.”
The specifics of doing that, though, can vary from person to person and from region to region, depending on the status of the COVID-19 outbreak and the capacity of facilities to see patients.
The best approach is to contact your health-care providers and, together, discuss plans for safely getting back on track with the care you need. This may mean scheduling in-person appointments, meeting remotely through telehealth, or checking back with them sometime in the near future.
Access the full article from the Siteman Cancer Center here.
Expand Your Yoga Practice, On and Off the Mat
Yoga Buzz is a place to learn, practice, grow, and connect - and now that can happen in a virtual format!
There's something for everyone available in our virtual workshops, courses, and series, with a wide range of topics from exploring foundational concepts of the physical practice of yoga, meditation, and philosophy, to deeper dives into teaching methodology and professional study.
Whether you're new to yoga or a big yoga nerd, dive in with St. Louis-based Yoga Buzz faculty and guest teachers.
Each of our courses offer tiered pricing, to make this knowledge accessible no matter your budget.
Sit back and nosh on salads complete enough for a meal or added as a side dish with the distinctive flavors of Thailand. Enjoy Thai summer rolls with shrimp and mango in sweet chile dipping sauce, Esaan beef salad with tomatoes and cucumbers and mint, green mango salad with ginger and cashews in butter lettuce cups, spicy chicken larb salad with Thai herbs, and glass noodle shrimp salad with zingy ginger-lime dressing.
