 | By Daphne Lee, News Editor | | Revenge tourism, the relentless desire to travel after months of being trapped at home, is happening in real time. It feels like everyone has relocated to Europe, just sipping wine and enjoying al fresco dining.
Part of the wellness industry is latching onto this travel rebound as people struggle with pandemic fatigue. Luxury resorts and spas have shifted gears to offer "workcation" packages, where people can take a vacation without actually taking one.
But some wellness retreats have gone as far as to offer rejuvenating treatments for long COVID. Are they just a scam? | | | Today's Top Story | | Your Next Getaway May Be a Wellness Resort |  | Wellness resorts around the world are targeting long COVID patients who can commit money and time into a full-on recovery journey. Medical spas are offering jaw-dropping amenities like an Olympic-grade medical gym and futuristic oxygen chamber. Some places come with on-site physicians who can perform diagnostic tests and tailor the program to each client.
But we don't know much about long COVID at all. At least 50 symptoms—such as brain fog, fatigue, and chest pain—have been associated with this condition. Researchers are still learning how to diagnose and treat long COVID effectively.
Spas offering long COVID treatments may just be another gimmick to generate profits. "The benefits could be a placebo effect or distraction from being distressed and isolated at home," says Jagdish Khubchandani, PhD, a public health professor at New Mexico State University.
It doesn't mean you have to say no to all wellness retreats. Resorts sometimes offer yoga classes, meditations, and massage therapies to help clients relieve stress. If you're looking for a restorative vacation, a wellness resort may be more engaging and directed than an all-inclusive beach resort.
But it's always good to research a wellness spa's credentials before booking, Khubchandani says. Ask questions about its licenses, on-site staff, and vaccination requirements to avoid falling into a tourist trap. | | Know More | | "Wellness sabbatical" is a new trend that combines work and holiday. Several resorts have programs that target remote workers by offering high-speed internet alongside fitness classes—all in a private villa. Just prepare to shell out $2,800 or more per week. | | Feel Better | | If you're struggling with long COVID, you can enroll at a research center or seek care from a medical university. Specialized post-COVID care clinics led by hospitals and medical groups are offering care for the wide range of long COVID symptoms. They're also collecting data to understand how to provide better treatments in the future. | | |  | | As much as the world seems to be consumed by terrible news and disasters, Americans are staying optimistic. In a Verywell Mind survey, 47% of Americans expressed more feelings of hope than fear about the future. Millennials, feeling as lost as usual, are split between being hopeful (59%) and worried (29%). |  |  | | How Much Cinnamon Is Too Much? | | A cinnamon-obsessed TikToker said she was poisoned by excessive consumption of the spice. She had "unexplained health problems" like dizziness and low blood sugar, but the symptoms went away after she stopped adding cinnamon to every meal. It turns out that coumarin, a compound in Cassia cinnamon, can cause liver damage in sensitive people. Most of you won't feel any side effects from adding cinnamon to your dessert occasionally, but experts recommend limiting intake to 1 tsp a day. | | | | 40 Years Later, Kids Are Still Being Exposed to Lead | | Lead has been outlawed in gasoline and house paint since the 1970s, but it's still affecting young kids in the United States today. A recent study discovered that 50% of American children have detectable levels of lead in their blood. Any exposure to lead is dangerous—it can lead to attention deficits, decreased memory capacity, and headaches, among many other health issues. If you live in a home that was built before 1978, the CDC suggests having an inspector check for lead and keep children away from chipping paint or lead dust. | | | | | |  | | In light of Global Hand Washing Day, we have advice from Jennifer Whitlock, RN on what you should do if you don't have access to a bathroom or hand soap nearby. |  | | If you don't have access to a sink, use antibacterial hand sanitizer. Make sure it is at least 60% alcohol and use plenty of it. It won't remove obvious dirt, but it will help to prevent spreading germs. | |  | Jennifer Whitlock, RN
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