January 13, 2021 Dear Campus Neighborhood, The college is closely checking the recent COVID-19 instances affecting our campus group, Massachusetts and the country. The latest COVID-19 tests details for the UMass community from Jan. 5-11 reveals 377 new positive scenarios. The university’s cumulative positivity rate is 7.56{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c}, down from previous week’s charge […]
Linda Rider
Cover your face, wear a hat and stay hydrated to exercise safely through the winter
Let’s confront it, winter in Canada is a fact we can’t overlook. And for several of us, it usually means getting outside the house and into the chilly for work, chores and training. But there are approaches to enhance your ease and comfort and security when being active outdoor in […]
How long can you wear an N95 mask, and other care tips
“I dress in mine for a 7 days,” said Linsey Marr, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech. An N95 mask’s content and filtration potential are not “going to degrade except if you physically rub it or poke holes in it,” Marr mentioned. “You would have to […]
How To Increase Serotonin: Foods, Pills, Natural Tips
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Serotonin is a neurotransmitter (brain chemical) that works to stabilize mood and foster feelings of happiness and well-being. It also plays a role in how well the brain and nervous system cells communicate, enhances focus, and helps regulate the digestive system and sleep cycle. The body naturally produces serotonin using […]
MS lawmakers defy gov’s medical cannabis demands (Newsletter: January 13, 2022)
KY medical cannabis bill filed; MS senator brings hemp to marijuana meeting with gov; CA spends $100M on marijuana cannabis grants for cities Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. […]
Making music, changing lives: Youth orchestras help at-risk kids
By Elizabeth Thompson Bethany Uhler Thompson didn’t know what to expect when she decided to start a youth string orchestra at Chatham Youth Development Center. She was inspired by her uncle, who was incarcerated and had confided in her how isolating being in prison could be. Thompson used to perform […]