Mask Wearing

I'm a strong advocate for wearing masks. Recently I have heard heated arguments over personal choice, uncited Facebook posts that masks are ineffective, and that wearing them poses health risks. Here is a list of articles if you're feeling swayed by those saying they do not help. 

As a long time student and teacher of tai chi chuan, the way we breath can make a big difference when we wear a mask. If you are uncomfortable breathing with a mask, or you are required to wear a mask for prolonged periods of time, look out for my next blog post with breathing tips!

5 Questions: Stanford scientists on COVID-19 mask guidelines
http://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2020/06/stanford-scientists-contribute-to-who-mask-guidelines.html

Yes, Wearing Masks Helps. Here's Why
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/06/21/880832213/yes-wearing-masks-helps-heres-why

Community Use Of Face Masks And COVID-19: Evidence From A Natural Experiment Of State Mandates In The US​
https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.00818
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Does Wearing a Face Mask Reduce Oxygen—and Can It Increase CO2 Levels? Here's What Experts Say
https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/does-wearing-face-mask-increase-co2-levels
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Looking at Masks and Respiratory Health
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/15/well/live/breathing-masks-coronavirus.html
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How Exactly Do You Catch Covid-19? There Is a Growing Consensus
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-exactly-do-you-catch-covid-19-there-is-a-growing-consensus-11592317650?mod=e2fb
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Is the Secret to Japan’s Virus Success Right in Front of Its Face?
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/world/asia/japan-coronavirus-masks.html