Although the coronavirus pandemic has brought stress and uncertainty to life, it has also had some surprising positives. Some of the new routines we adopted have not only been welcome distractions but have benefitted both our physical and mental wellbeing. Indeed, life may never be the same again, but these five daily habits are welcome changes worth keeping as we navigate our post-pandemic world. Being kind Our mental wellness is key to coping in a...
With so much news about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is not a surprise that many people are feeling concerned about their health and well-being. Numbers of questions were raised – Where did it come from? What are the symptoms of the virus? How can I avoid catching it? In this blog written by First Aid Pro, a provider of leading first aid course in Melbourne, they have compiled 6 effective first aid tips you...
According to several sources, COVID-19 testing is up 18% while the cases are up 56%. Contrary to what President Trump said, increased testing cannot account for the rise in hospitalization and fatality rates in multiple states. Testing is extremely necessary, and we should encourage people to get tested. However, many are unable to book appointments, find a drive-thru location near their home, or are scared to go in for testing. That is when EZLabz’s innovation...
The year 2020 has, undoubtedly, been very difficult for American workers. While we kicked the year off with a celebration-worthy unemployment rate that dipped to lows of 3.5% in February, the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on American businesses in early March, wreaking havoc on the global economy. The effect of COVID19 on unemployment rates was instantaneous, skyrocketing the unemployment percentage to almost 15%. While the percentage dropped to 7.8% by September, experts are currently...
More recently, at the start of COVID-19 back in March, TeamUp was the first software to fully integrate with Zoom, enabling TeamUp’s customers to offer online classes to their customers from home. Since then TeamUp have received over 3,000 more sign-ups and are now helping their customers transition back to re-opening their gyms while continuing to host online classes if they choose to do so, which many are. TeamUp recently collaborated with a leading Pilates...
As many countries across the world enter their second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some stark differences as to how the virus is being transmitted and who it affects. Instead of a spike in cases among older adults and the vulnerable population, the second wave is resulting in more cases in young people. With colleges and schools having reopened in September, it’s no surprise that there is an increase in cases among this...
For many of us, the lockdown and its various restrictions have proven to be very challenging to our mental health. As the lockdown and its restrictions begin to be lifted, many of us are longing for life to go back to how it used to be. But before we can do that, we need to understand that the changes brought about by the end of the lockdown might be as difficult as those found at...
As part of the COVID-19 containment measures, in-person treatment and talking therapies have faced severe limitations. Many digital health products have been created during this period to ensure patients keep accessing much-needed healthcare services. Most of these innovative solutions are likely to witness long term adoption. What Factors Influence the Adoption of Digital Health Solutions? The success of telehealth products is dependent on these four key factors: 1. Organizational Ability The development and deployment of...
Transformations and changes within an industry and society occur due to the change in consumers’ buying behavior. The global pandemic this year has brought a drastic change in the consumers’ care in the world. The need to be more hygienic and clean has shown a significant impact on the hand sanitizer business and increased growth in its production. With a subsequent increase in the hand sanitizer business, the number of dispenser pump manufacturers and related...
I think pretty much everyone is in agreement that the year 2020 hasn’t been kind to us. It’s brought us pandemics, wildfires and hurricanes, just to name a few of the disasters we’ve faced as a species over the last 9 months. One problem that may be a little more on an individual basis is the matter of staying in shape. When you’re stuck in your home during a quarantine, keeping fit is certainly a...
