These are not exactly the sexiest of times. A notice about sex and coronavirus from New York City’s public health department went viral last weekend, as it outlined specifically how to enjoy sex while preventing the spread of COVID-19. “The virus can spread through direct contact with their saliva or mucus,” the notice states. NYC […]
Roughly half of Americans are under stay-at-home orders as coronavirus cases climb, with officials urging the public to only go out for groceries and other essentials. So how can you keep your grocery trips safe and efficient? Carolyn Cannuscio, director of research at the Center for Public Health Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania, offers […]
Most Americans who test positive for the new coronavirus will ride out the disease at home. About 80% of COVID-19 patients experience a mild illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), so they’ll rely on family members — not doctors — to get better. But with a loved one shedding the […]
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, […]