Protecting the Vulnerable During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Part 1 of 213:10Protecting the Vulnerable During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Part 1 of 2Worries and fears are in the hearts of everyone during this time of unease. This is especially the case for medically vulnerable populations who tend to carry these emotional burdens significantly more than healthy individuals. Older adults (those 70-plus years of age) and people who have underlying medical conditions such as a non-severe lung condition, heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disHealthy Living2020-11-07 1430 Views23396p720p720pHQ2020-11-07Healthy Living Protecting the Vulnerable During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Part 2 of 215:07Protecting the Vulnerable During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Part 2 of 2Today, we will continue to examine other vulnerable groups at an elevated risk of exposure to COVID-19. Homeless people and those whose living conditions fall below basic standards, like informal settlements, are more susceptible to infections, while refugees and internally displaced people are probably the most at-risk. Fortunately, there are international agencies that provide services to these Healthy Living2020-11-14 1523 Views11396p720p720pHQ2020-11-14Healthy Living Mind-Body-Chi – Dr. Wen B-Chen’s Relaxation Exercises, Part 1 of 216:13Mind-Body-Chi – Dr. Wen B-Chen’s Relaxation Exercises, Part 1 of 2Chi gong is an ancient Chinese exercise that people practice to cultivate the chi – the vital life-force all around and within us. It utilizes meditation, controlled breathing, guided visualization and movements to stimulate the flow of chi throughout the body, thus assisting one in self-healing and preventing illnesses. Tai chi, a popular form of chi gong exercise, is now regarded as a health-proHealthy Living2020-11-21 2261 Views37396p720p720pHQ2020-11-21Healthy Living Mind-Body-Chi – Dr. Wen B-Chen’s Relaxation Exercises, Part 2 of 216:14Mind-Body-Chi – Dr. Wen B-Chen’s Relaxation Exercises, Part 2 of 2This two-part series features our interview with Dr. Wen B-Chen, the creator of the Mind-Body-Chi (MBC) relaxation exercise program, with 10 exercises that take 25-minutes to complete. Breathing techniques are integral to meditation, chi gong and yoga, and are of pivotal importance in the MBC program. Dr. Wen explains the reasons from a medical perspective. “And we know in laboratory studies if weHealthy Living2020-11-28 2562 Views19396p720p720pHQ2020-11-28Healthy Living