A top aide to Health Secretary Robert F.

According to a recent survey from Parade Magazine and Cleveland Clinic, the pandemic has motivated some people to get healthy. “In the group of younger adults, from 18 to 34, three-quarters experienced mental health issues -- stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, isolation,” said Hyman. “Hospitals are very rigorous about their safety protocols, precautions, and it probably is safer than most other places to go. I do think that people need to pay attention to their symptoms, they need to go get help when they don’t feel well. They need to focus on their preventive care.”Despite the stress of COVID-19, the survey also shows 72%of respondents have a positive outlook for the future.

Now, a recent study says too many sweet drinks might do more harm than packing on a few pounds. Results showed people who consumed two or more glasses, per day, of soft drinks, sugar-sweetened, or artificially-sweetened beverages had an increased risk of death from circulatory or digestive diseases. When it comes to artificial sweeteners, other studies have shown they are linked to obesity, diabetes, increased hunger, and can impact metabolism. "The diet drinks have artificial sweeteners in them that actually affect your brain chemistry; that make you hungry; that can slow your metabolism; that affect your gut microbiome in ways that are not good," said Hyman. Instead of soda, or sugar-sweetened drinks, Hyman recommends looking for a sparkling water, or a water with a small amount of fresh fruit added to it.

According to a Parade-Cleveland Clinic Healthy Now survey, many Americans are turning to technology for everything from appointment scheduling to exercise inspiration. Results show 44% of surveyed adults followed health and fitness advice from social media. According to the survey, Americans are becoming more comfortable with virtual doctor visits, too. "There are virtual visits; there's online coaching; there are all sorts of ways to actually engage with your health and health care that are actually more efficient and more effective." He encourages people to contact a health professional if they're concerned or confused about online medical or wellness advice.