CNN Business | Bill Gates explains how the United States can safely ease coronavirus restrictions

New York (CNN Business)The ability for parts of the United States to safely and effectively begin to lift coronavirus restrictions will depend on the country’s capacity to aggressively test for and trace new cases of the virus, Bill Gates told CNN’s Fareed Zakaria Sunday.

His comments come as several US states prepare to ease social distancing and stay-at-home restrictions this week, despite warnings from health researchers that no state should reopen before May 1. Meanwhile, the total number of reported coronavirus cases in the United States is nearing 1 million, and more than 54,000 Americans have died.  —more—

CNN health | Asthma and coronavirus: Act now to decrease your chance of a serious outcome

(CNN)  Dr. Matt Dougherty isn’t waiting for his pediatric asthma patients or their parents to call him in a panic, frightened that a sudden cough or wheeze is due to the novel coronavirus. He’s reaching out to them, virtually, via telemedicine.

“I look through my patient files, identify the ones in the past that I know have had problems this time of year with allergies triggering their asthma and contact them before they have symptoms,” said Dougherty, who treats children with allergies and asthma at Esse Health in St. Louis, Missouri.  —more—

CNN underscored | Bored at home? Now’s the perfect time to pick up a new hobby

If you’re stuck at home due to the spread of coronavirus, the time will inevitably come where you’ll be bored senseless. After you optimize your work from home station and get in a killer at-home workout, there’s only a limited number of shows and movies you can watch until your brain feels fried.  —more—

CNN health | The foods you eat together may raise — or lower — your risk of dementia

(CNN)  You are what you eat, the saying goes, and that’s definitely true for the brain. A diet full of green leafy vegetables, berries, nuts, whole grains and fish — known as the Mediterranean diet — has been linked to a lower risk of dementia. Studies on similar diets, such as the MIND diet, have also shown a benefit in boosting cognitive function.

Now a new study has found that it’s not just what you eat, but the foods you eat together in a sort of food “network” that may increase your risk for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.  —more—

CNN Business | These folks have always worked from home full-time. Here’s what they say you should know

Working from home has been a big adjustment for millions of workers as we try to stop the spread of coronavirus. But for some company employees, remote life is all they know.  —more—

CNN Business | Here are 4 free resources that small businesses can access right now

In a race to save their companies, small business owners have been scrambling to stay afloat while also trying to navigate a complex web of federal and state aid and figure out their legal options.

Many have had to do it all on their own because they can’t afford expensive lawyers, accountants and business consultants. And most are facing a cash crunch made worse by the fact that they’re still waiting on payments for jobs completed before the coronavirus shutdown.  —more—

CNN health | How to take care of your mental health during a pandemic

The coronavirus deserves vigilance and attention. But the stream of information, precautions and warnings can take a real toll on your mental health. Here are some tips to take care of your mental health during this pandemic. Watch the latest videos on Covid-19

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CNN Business | Work From Home burnout is real. How to avoid it.

Tell me: When was the last time you really stepped away from work and took some time just for yourself? Shut out all the noise — the email, the Slacks, the texts, the Twitter notifications, the constant worry about that big project — and just took a moment for yourself to regroup and refocus?

I’ll wait.

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CNN Business | Small business loan funds are tapped out: Here’s what owners need to know now

It took just under two weeks.

That’s how quickly the nearly $350 billion allocated for forgivable small business loans in the Paycheck Protection Program was depleted.

Participating lenders had predicted the swift exhaustion of funds because they already had tens of thousands of small businesses waiting to apply once the first-come first-served program launched on April 3.

Here’s what small business owners need to know now: —more—