Here are several tips from a colleague’s dog for staying happy and healthy while social distancing. Relaxation/Meditation Consider trying some yoga or deep breathing exercises. There are many free “classes” on YouTube – one is “Yoga with Adrienne” which offers many different levels and focuses and only requires the space that a yoga mat or … Read more

Reminder: Healthy people who are not in close contact with sick individuals do not need respiratory protection however, you should wear cloth face coverings when you need to come into close contact with people you do not live with. Face masks, like those at the entrance to doctors offices, are not the same as respirators. … Read more

A short video on social distancing from our friends up in Facilities. For information about the novel coronavirus and Eastern’s plan, visit: https://inside.ewu.edu/bewell/coronavirus/

Handwashing seems so easy, we have done it our whole lives. But most people wash their hands for about 5 seconds, which is much lower than the minimum 20 seconds and the ideal 40-60 seconds. The video below from the World Health Organization shows proper handwashing technique. It takes about a minute, if you are … Read more

People touch their faces around 23 times every hour. Your hands touch so many objects throughout the day (think doorknobs and spare change), it is safe to assume there is something on them that you don’t want in your body. Your face contains many mucous membranes (eyes, ears, mouth, and nose) and those are nice … Read more

Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from getting sick. Wash your hands often Before, during, and after food prep Before eating Before and after caring for someone who is sick After using the toilet After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing After touching garbage Follow these 5 steps every … Read more