Pathways Issue 4: COVID-19 and Seniors' Health | Page 10
WHAT’S SAFE? WHAT’S NOT? UBC EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING Panic-buying will only help spread the disease GLOBAL NEWS Dr. Steven Taylor, UBC professor of psychiatry, explains the phenomenon of panic-buying and why it can actually increase your chances of getting sick with COVID-19. RE AD ARTICLE Does ibuprofen make COVID-19 worse? UBC FACULTY OF MEDICINE Dr. Mahyar Etminan, UBC associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, explains how the controversy surrounding ibuprofen and COVID-19 began and sets the record straight. READ ARTICLE Is it safe to take public transit during the coronavirus pandemic? HUFFINGTON POST, USA To reduce coronavirus risk while commuting, Dr. Kay Teschke, professor emeritus in UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, suggests changing travel routines. READ ARTICLE Is it still safe to use food delivery services? GLOBAL NEWS Contactless delivery is a good idea, says Dr. Stephen Hoption Cann, UBC clinical professor in the School of Population and Public Health. READ ARTICLE