Articles By Sydney Shaw
Strained Eyes, Achy Heads: Side Effects of Remote Learning
With so many schools pivoting to remote learning, experts fear the increased screen time, paired with no in-school eye exams, could strain some children's vision. 
Masks Making Communication Hard for Hearing Impaired
One in eight people aged 12 or over in the United States has hearing loss, and life with masks is making it hard for many to communicate. 
Good Posture May Ease Some of Those Aches and Pains
Working from home at makeshift desks can cause pain in your back, neck, wrists and more. There are ways to prevent and relieve this pain. 
Remote Learners Missing Out on Important In-School Eye Exams
In-school eye exams catch vision problems that might otherwise not be noticed. But children who are not attending school in person are missing this important screening. 
Can Convalescent Plasma Help Children with COVID-19?
There are few treatments available for children who are seriously ill with COVID-19. Researchers are trying convalescent plasma to see if that will help. 
At Least 6 Teachers in US Dead from COVID-19, So Far
Many teachers are nervous about returning to school, especially now that there have been 6 teacher deaths related to COVID-19. 
Shh! Keep Your Voice Down to Slow COVID-19 Spread
If ever there was a time to keep your voice down and speak quietly, it's now. Speaking in lower tones can help decrease the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
