American Psychological Association Addresses Disparate Impact of COVID-19 on Minority Communities

AUDIO: Dr. Brian Smedley, Public Interest Directorate Chief, American Psychological Association
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 19, 2020) – COVID-19 is exposing our nation’s longstanding social and political inequities, in race, class, gender, national origin and other factors. The coronavirus is hitting minority communities hardest, with disproportionate...

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Creator of the South Beach Diet Discusses COVID-19 Hospitalization Risks Associated with Obesity, Insulin Resistance

AUDIO: Dr. Arthur Agatston, world-renowned cardiologist and creator of the South Beach Diet and the New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet
(Philadelphia, PA, Friday, May 15, 2020) – Just recently, doctors at NYU Langone Health center conducted the largest US study of COVID-19 to find that obesity is the single biggest ‘chronic’ factor in New York...

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Tips for Older Adults Isolating at Home or in Assisted Living Facilities

AUDIO: Marcie Fairbanks, Director of Family Services, Capital Caring Health
(Falls Church, V.A., Thursday, May 14, 2020) –  For many seniors, being home alone during the COVID-19 pandemic means being lonely, with stay-at-home requirements now entering their second month in the Washington, D.C./Maryland/Virginia area. Nearly...

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All Voting is Local’s Pennsylvania State Director Urges Pennsylvanians to Vote

AUDIO: Scott Seeborg, All Voting is Local's Pennsylvania State Director
(Harrisburg, PA, Tuesday, May 12, 2020) – Pennsylvania’s election has been rescheduled for June 2 after being rescheduled from March 28 over concerns about COVID-19. No changes to in-person voting has been announced yet. Meanwhile...

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