A lot can be confusing during a pandemic, including the virus names and the language we use to talk about the disease itself. Many media reports and people have used “coronavirus” and “COVID-19″ interchangeably. But one is actually a subset of the other. Here’s what you should know about the difference between coronavirus and COVID-19, […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on Wednesday, clarifying weeks of confusion over whether or not it constituted one. “We expect to see the number of cases, the number of deaths and the number of affected countries, climb, even higher,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, told reporters […]
Starbucks is temporarily restricting the use of reusable, personal mugs in stores because of the coronavirus, the company announced last week. In an open letter posted on the company’s website, executive Vice President Rossann Williams wrote that the company has “taken a series of precautionary steps in response to this emerging public health impact.” “Our focus […]
If you’re not prepared to fork over big bucks for a small bottle of hand sanitizer, there’s another option beyond good old-fashioned hand-washing with soap and water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hand-washing with soap and water is the best way to clean your hands, but when that’s not an option, the agency recommends using an […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a list of disinfectants to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. According to the EPA, products on the list have “qualified for use against COVID-19” through the agency’s Emerging Viral Pathogen program where manufacturers provide the EPA with data that “shows their products are effective against harder-to-kill […]
For parents or guardians raising children, ensuring that they follow a healthy, balanced diet is a top priority, whether that means checking that they don’t consume excess sugar or making sure that they eat their five fruit and vegetables a day. When it comes to feeding a child a vegan or vegetarian diet, a new set […]
Carrie Underwood, the seven-time Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter who came to fame as the winner of “American Idol” in 2005, has written her first book. But it’s not about music. It’s focused on one of the multifaceted star’s other passions: fitness and healthy living. In “Find Your Path: Honor Your Body, Fuel Your Soul, and Get […]
Going to the gym is a regular part of many people’s routines, and as with any public activity, it comes with many opportunities for rude behavior. “Because a gym is a shared space, one where adrenaline is in ample supply, members must be particularly mindful of how their behavior can adversely affect the experiences of others,” […]
As fears over the is the best way to prevent the spread of infectious illnesses like coronavirus. That’s because one of the most common ways infections spread is when people touch a contaminated surface and then touch their mouth or nose. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook […]
Experts say that unmanaged stress, psychological burnout, depression, anxiety – they all impact your ability to do your best work as well as live your best life. Exercise, however, consistently proves itself to be one of the most beneficial lifestyle interventions for improving mental health. In fact, 2014 research in Frontiers in Psychology shows that […]