We can binge (непрерывно смотреть) shows, exercise and hold Zoom meetings for only so long before the mind needs something more. Plus, creative activity has been scientifically linked (связанный) to improvements in mental health. (This as nearly half of Americans surveyed say their mental health has declined during the pandemic.) Read more in the Washington…
Sometimes other people around us feel a bit down (в подавленном настроении) or unhappy about something. Here are some phrases you can use to try to make them feel better. 1. Cheer up! / Chin up! / Lighten up! (Взбодрись!) / Smile! (Улыбнитесь!) 2. It’s not the end of the world. (Это не конец света) 3. Worse…
In Italy, schools were shut down as early as February 21 to mitigate (сдержать, препятствовать) the spread of the coronavirus. As New York enters its second week of shuttered schools, we ask parents in Italy for advice on how they’ve managed (смогли, им удалось) to keep their kids entertained — and themselves sane (в здравом уме). Watch…
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed medical professionals into the front lines (линия фронта) of danger. Health care professionals are the helpers we turn to in times of need. Now that they’re under siege (под угрозой), they need our help as well. Here are some ways to help — even if Moscow is not New York. Read…