The New Normal: A Roadmap to Resilience in the Pandemic Era

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From Dr. Jennifer Ashtonthe Chief Medical Correspondent at ABC News covering breaking medical news for Good Morning America and GMA3: What You Need to Knowcomes a doctors guide to finding resilience in the time of COVID, while staying safe and sane in a rapidly changing world.

In March 2020, normal life changed, perhaps forever. In its place we were confronted with life and routines that were unusual and different: the new normal. As weve all learned since then, the new normal isnt just about wearing masks and standing six feet apartits about recognizing how to stay safe and sane in a world that is suddenly unfamiliar. And no one understands this evolving landscape better than Dr. Jennifer Ashton. As ABCs Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Ashton has been reporting on the novel coronavirus daily, helping Americans comprehend the urgent medical updates that have shaped the nations continued response to this public health crisis.

Now in The New Normal, Dr. Ashton offers the essential toolkit for life in this unfamiliar reality. Rooted in her reporting on COVID-19 and the understanding that the virus isnt going anywhere overnight, The New Normal is built on a simple foundation: thriving in this evolving world demands accepting the new normal for what it is, not what we want it to be. No longer is wellness a buzzword, but an imperative for surviving this unprecedented time. Using her trademark practical, easy-to-follow advice, Dr. Ashton gives you all the necessary information to reclaim control of your life and live safelyfrom exercise, to diet, to general healthshowing how to prepare your body and mind for challenges such as:

- Taking proper medical precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones

- Exercising during the pandemic, even if you no longer feel safe at the gym

- Finding emotional balance through these uncertain times

- Deciphering complicated medical news to learn what to trust and what to ignore

With these straightforward and accessible strategies and many more, Dr. Ashton helps empower you to make the unexpectedly hard decisions about socializing, food-shopping, seeing doctors, and most of all, finding normalcy. At once reassuring and urgent, The New Normal is a holistic roadmap through the ongoing struggles of the pandemic, providing the guidance you need to navigate this unsettling time and take charge of your future wellbeing.

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Dr. Ashton has brilliantly crafted a comprehensive guide to navigating all facets of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the face of a devastating infectious disease, this book importantly demonstrates that its possible to adapt to the new normal. Barbara Alexander, M.D., FIDSA,president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America

Author Bio

Dr. Jennifer Ashton is the Chief Medical Correspondent for ABC News, and a privately-practicing ob-gyn. A known and beloved expert in medical health and specifically women's health, she is a published author, educator, and popular television presence. She lives in New York City.