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·March 24, 2020·7 min read

Singapore modeling study estimates impact of physical distancing on reducing spread of COVID-19

Singapore model indicates quarantining people infected with COVID-19 and their family members, closing schools, and distancing, in that order, are effective at reducing transmission of the virus.

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·May 19, 2020·3 min read

Six feet not far enough to stop coronavirus transmission in light winds

A new study reveals the recommended 6 foot of distance to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 may not be enough. Researchers report that even with a slight breeze of 4 KPH, saliva and cough droplets travel 18 feet per 5 seconds.

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·April 16, 2020·3 min read

Study identifies 275 ways to reduce spread of coronavirus following lockdown

Study identifies 275 ways to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 when countries eventually attempt to reduce social distancing pract

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·June 6, 2020·3 min read

The neurobiology of social distance: Why loneliness may be the biggest threat to survival and longevity

Study explores the wide-ranging, negative effects of social isolation on both psychological and physiological well-being.

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·July 10, 2021·5 min read

The Neuroscience Behind Why Your Brain May Need Time to Adjust to ‘Un-Social Distancing’

Over 50% of people surveyed reporting they feel uneasy about returning to in-person interactions, regardless of vaccination status, following covid lockdowns. Researchers share their thoughts on how social isolation and resocialization could impact the brain.

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·April 21, 2020·3 min read

Understanding the ‘symptom-less’ COVID-19 carriers key to stopping spread

Increasing COVID-19 testing to include those who are asymptomatic is key to combatting the spread of coronavirus.

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·April 16, 2020·2 min read

US adults are most concerned about experiencing increased anxiety as a result of COVID-19

As many as two in five Americans report concerns about experiencing increased anxiety in the wake of coronavirus. 68% of people feel like everything is out of their control. 38% of Americans report feeling optimistic about the country's recovery, believing we will come out of the pandemic stronger than before.

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·December 2, 2020·4 min read

What Social Distancing Does to a Brain

Researchers report alterations in specific genes are associated with time in social isolation.

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·March 25, 2020·5 min read

Why the U.S. wasn’t more prepared for COVID-19

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers discuss the limits of the US being prepared for coronavirus and the dangers of being unprepared.

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·June 10, 2020·3 min read

Will lockdown loneliness make us loners?

Social preference in isolated zebrafish is caused by stress and anxiety, not observed anti-social patterns.

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·March 18, 2020·8 min read

With testing still limited, COVID-19 remains a ‘moving target’

With COVID-19 testing limited, we don't have enough data on the virus to know how widespread the diseases will ultimately become, or how long social distancing measures will last.