Richard Simmons, of “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” fame, is restoring his YouTube channel during the coronavirus pandemic with nostalgic workouts for people under home quarantine. “We have had an overwhelming request for Richard to return in some way as a comfort to all dealing with the pandemic,” said a spokesperson for the 71-year-old. “We thought […]
As the coronavirus continues to escalate, we have all learned a new lexicon – social distancing, pandemic pantry, community spread, flatten the curve and increasingly, shelter in place. With this new normal of “everything’s cancelled,” many of us are also facing a new situation: working from home. If you find yourself working from home for […]
The global COVID-19 pandemic isn’t just closing your office and favorite restaurants – gyms, spas and recreation centers throughout the U.S. have been shuttered as well as local, state and federal governments try to stifle the spread of the coronavirus. Even if you don’t consider yourself a gym rat, you may be desperate to get […]
Dr. Anthony Fauci — director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases — spoke with Trevor Noah about the various misconceptions surrounding the coronavirus and the path forward on The Daily Home Distancing Show Thursday. The interview started with Fauci describing how COVID-19 is different from every other medical emergency he’s worked on, […]
The COVID-19 virus probably has you spending just about all of your time at home these days, so it’s important to expand your preventive measures beyond hand-washing to actively disinfect surfaces throughout your home – including those that are touched often but frequently overlooked in cleaning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
There’s a lot of advice floating around about the novel coronavirus and how to limit the spread of the pandemic. Some of it is good, but some of it is just really, really terrible. One question that has come up is whether ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory drugs are safe to use for symptoms of COVID-19, […]
Leading up to the release of Lady Gaga’s long-awaited sixth album, Chromatica, the “Stupid Love” singer posed naked for the cover of Paper magazine, showing off her stupidly toned butt. The publication’s cover story explained how the photoshoot went down, with Gaga noting the importance of feeling safe and in control on set. “I consent […]