How to unplug yourself from media during coronavirus pandemic and build good health
In January, the World Health Organization (WHO) pronounced the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease as a Pandemic. Currently, the WHO and public health officials are working towards containing the spread of the virus. However, the episode is generating socio-economic stress and anxiety. As per health experts, it's normal to feel some nervousness when experiencing a worldwide pandemic. People fall into a habit of tuning into the news for information, which is mostly regarding coronavirus crisis. Currently, nations are busy executing new measures for citizens to control the spread as the number of people infected and dying is increasing daily. However, the television news that we consume daily for Covid-19 information, indirectly affects our emotions, thinking, and behavior. Health experts say that keeping oneself informed is good but over-dose of the news can harm an individual’s physical, mental, and emotional health. The WHO has also advised setting a ti...