by Sharon Groves | Mar 30, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
While people are focused on following local guidelines, (we all know them by now), there is an area many have overlooked and denied….Depression! Research shows extreme social distancing, similar to those taken during the SARS, Ebola, and H1N1, could cause short-term...
by Sharon Groves | Feb 8, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
We all know that sitting too much can be bad for our health. This is especially true in these exceptional times. I wrote about this same thing 3 ½ years ago. But it is now more applicable than ever. Whether we are staying home due to the pandemic, because of our...
by Sharon Groves | Jan 19, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
If you’re feeling like the virus will never end, you’re not alone. We’re now entering our ninth month since the pandemic officially began —nine months without normalcy. This consistent black cloud we’re under has consequences: a boom in mental health issues, social...
by Sharon Groves | Dec 24, 2020 | Healthcare, The American Retirement Advisor Blog
We all know the drill by now: mask up, social distancing, wash hands frequently, and avoid large crowds. But in my daily readings, I have come upon a few “suggestions” to strengthen us in this challenge. Do you remember our mom’s mantra that...
by Sharon Groves | Nov 17, 2020 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Many people are asking, “should I get the flu shot during the COVID pandemic”? There is no “one” answer for everyone. We strongly suggest you speak to your physician about the circumstances that are specific to you. Since COVID and the flu both affect our respiratory...