Now, at a time when social distancing is necessary, personal space is a scarce but vital commodity. Some airlines have pledged to block middle seats, but how long will that last? For Wilkov ...

As Americans and people around the world are being asked to help halt the spread of the coronavirus, we have frequently been told to practice social distancing. The idea is to “flatten the curve ...

But what exactly is staying socially apart? How best can we practice it? How important is it that we maintain our social distance in these challenging times? ESSENCE spoke to Gerald Onuoha II ...

Social distancing places no such locational constraints, rather it is a behavioral practice to lower the risk in most circumstances. “Social distancing is a very general term, so there are a ...

To slow the spread of COVID-19 through U.S. communities, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has encouraged Americans to practice "social distancing" measures. But what is social ...

With recommendations to limit the spread of coronavirus through social distancing coming from local physicians, the CDC and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, it can be confusing to understand what's allowed ...

Health agencies and local officials have been urging people to practice thorough hand washing, keep their hands off their face, stay home when sick and even employ social distancing in an effort ...

Here are some examples of how to practice mindfulness during social distancing: • Body Sensation. Notice simple body sensations, such as an itch or tingling (without judgment) and let them pass.

Health officials have begged Americans to practice social distancing and many states and cities have issued stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders to slow the spread of coronavirus. But not eve ...

What's False However, researchers describe this self-isolating behavior as "unintentional" and "sickness-induced," in contrast to social distancing in humans, which is often intentional and ...

The World Health Organization and other health experts would prefer if we stopped calling the practice “social distancing.” Instead, they’re opting for the term “physical distancing.” ...

The World Health Organization and other health experts would prefer if we stopped calling the practice "social distancing."Instead, they're opting for the term "physical distancing."The reason?