Pingpong may hold promise as a possible form of physical therapy for Parkinson’s disease. People with Parkinson’s who participated in a pingpong exercise program once a week for six months showed improvement in their Parkinson’s symptoms, according to a preliminary study released today that is scheduled to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s […]
The launch of Gwyneth Paltrow’s collaboration with Proenza Schouler for G. Sport — Goop’s athletic line — may have been held off “if it was another category,” said Shaun Kearney, Goop’s general manager of fashion and home. “We discussed holding the collection.” With the current climate, many brands are postponing launches and rethinking marketing strategies. […]
You’re sneezing, nose running, maybe a little congested, eyes burning. Under normal circumstances, you’d probably reach for the antihistamine. But because the COVID-19 outbreak overlaps with Spring allergy season, it can be difficult to determine if you are getting sick or just experiencing seasonal allergies. Dr. Sanjiv Sur, an allergist at Baylor College of Medicine, […]
With the popularity of home improvement shows designed to enthrall viewers with stunning renovations, it’s easy to get swept up in the DIY craze. In the hopes of saving money and channeling their inner design diva, even not-so-handy homeowners may be tempted to pick up a hammer and give home repair a go. This may […]
AT&T’s networks have seen a surge of usage since companies around the United States have asked employees to work from home and schools have moved online following the COVID-19 outbreak. CEO Randall Stephenson told CNN’s Brian Stelter on today’s Reliable Sources that “mobile volumes are up 40 percent,” and “Wi-Fi calling volumes are up 100 […]
Uber and Sweetgreen are giving back to the medical professionals who are working around the clock during the coronavirus outbreak. Last week, both companies announced plans to offer free meals to healthcare workers and first responders in the coming days. Uber will give away over 300,000 meals to those on the front lines in the […]
Microsoft’s Xbox Live service went down again twice in the same week. Issues first began popping up some time after 7PM ET on Friday, with Down Detector indicating sharp spikes in user-reported connection problems and Microsoft later confirming Twitter that it’s “experiencing issues” with matchmaking, Party Chat, and Looking for Groups.” On Sunday, Xbox Live […]
Starbucks announced this weekend that all of its company-operated stores across the U.S. and Canada are transitioning to a drive-thru only model for a minimum for two weeks. The unprecedented move comes as the coffee giant continues to grapples with the impact of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. However, Starbucks will continue efforts to serve healthcare […]
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has swooped on us, and over the course of a few short weeks upended lives and completely changed how we work, socialize, and interact. Many, either through choice or through contact with the novel coronavirus, are spending a lot more time at home. Being home is great, but it is crucial […]
Designer Christian Siriano’s high-end looks are more common on runways than in hospital operating rooms, but that could be about to change, at least temporarily, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Siriano volunteered his team to make masks, in response to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s call for help from the public. Cuomo described […]