Nearly half of people infected with COVID-19 still suffer from the abnormal smell and taste a year later. This affects daily diet, relationship building, emotional problems, and memory. Experts suggest slowly regaining lost flavors by stimulating daily scents and pairing special recipes.
The concept of “The Great Resignation” was proposed by Anthony Klotz, an associate professor of management at Texas A&M University. He believes that changes in the environment caused by COVID-19 also affect the job market. Employees expect to maintain a balance between life and work and hope that the workplace environment can be more fair and reasonable, allowing them to have the space to express their abilities and get ideal compensation.
After the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, enterprises turned to remote work and blended working. Employees felt the benefits of work-life balance and hoped to maintain a flexible work model to juggle their lives. Business owners expect employees to return to the office to create a culture of the group and high work efficiency. How to find the middle balance and create a good working environment will be an important issue.
MHA surveyed corporate employees to understand the mental health status of employees during the COVID-19 outbreak. 70 percent of employees are unable to concentrate on work under the epidemic, and 78 percent of them believe that the work pressure brought by COVID-19 has affected their mental health. The risk of suffering from schizophrenia and anxiety disorders had increased.
Ancient Egyptians and Greco-Romans believed that garden walks, exposure to plants, sunlight, and fresh air could help heal mental illnesses and benefit physical and mental health. Gardening is therefore consistently ranked among the top ten most popular leisure activities in the world.
A recent study in the UK found that only 30 percent of people who contracted COVID-19 fully recovered after a year. The WHO also estimates that about 10-20% of patients will develop symptoms of long COVID. Common symptoms include tiredness, trouble breathing, poor sleep quality, muscle and chest pain, reduced concentration and memory, and emotional problems. Studies in the United States also found an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease within a year of infection.
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed the statistics of the rapid increase in world flight bookings at the 21st Global Summit held recently. Compared to last year, international inbound flight bookings in the Americas, Europe, and Asia have all doubled, while the Caribbean and Latin America are hot summer tourist hotspots. The global tourism industry is recovering strongly.
The United Nations has warned that the measles virus is spreading. In January and February this year, the number of measles notifications worldwide has increased by 79% compared with the same period last year, with the most severe cases in Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean region, and Ukraine. WHO and UNICEF recommend immediate action to increase measles vaccine coverage as soon as possible to prevent the next wave of outbreaks.
The Omicron variant has jumped into the mainstream strain, causing severe transmission across Asia, including Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan. Those with mild symptoms will mainly care for themselves at home. When caring at home, you should always pay attention to your physical symptoms, nutritional intake, and proper exercise, which will help speed up the recovery of the body.
In 2020, WHO proposed three major diseases that need attention in the world. Depression ranks second and is the first cause of disabling diseases. Affected by COVID-19, the number of people suffering from depression and anxiety has greatly increased around the world. Choosing the right food and natural essential oils can help to escape the depression.
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