By Marie Rosenthal, MS
Although many folks predicted an increase in alcohol consumption, especially among young people, a study in Canada found a decrease—maybe because the bars were closed. They did find an increase in depression, probably also due to social distancing. A U.K. study found an increase in spending for antidepressants, but it wasn’t just due to emotions—the costs of the pills increased. Obese people are more likely to suffer long COVID, and scientists call for