Jillian Michaels is just like the rest of us as she navigates these unprecedented times. And with quarantine still a way of life, it is no surprise that the fitness expert is prioritizing ways to continue to maintain her overall health. During Yahoo’s recent Reset Your Mindset event, Michaels discussed the effects of the burden of […]
Category: Health & Wellness
Managing stress during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Social distancing in <span id=”locationname”></span> because of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the best thing we can do right now to decrease the risk of spreading the virus in our communities. But social distancing and self-isolation can be really stressful. The CDC says the following people may respond more strongly to the stress of a crisis such as this: […]
Prince William tackles mental health stigma in new documentary: ‘It’s OK to not be OK’
A new BBC documentary titled Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health explores the Duke of Cambridge’s mission to end mental health stigma for men. The trailer, published Saturday on YouTube, depicts Prince William talking candidly with a group of men. “You can’t be ashamed of your mental health,” he says in the clip. “You’ve […]
Kenneth Cole Launches New Mental Health Initiative with Help From Kesha, Whoopi Goldberg and More
A new initiative aimed at fighting the stigmas surrounding mental health launched Friday with Kenneth Cole at the helm, and a team of celebrities like Kesha and Whoopi Goldberg, dozens of mental health organizations, major businesses and political figures beside him. The Mental Health Coalition is bringing a star-studded roster together to raise awareness and […]
The CDC’s “Decision Tools” for Safe (and Healthy) Reopening
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last Thursday evening released new guidelines for schools, workplaces and other venues throughout the United States to reopen safely as the country continues to wrestle with the coronavirus pandemic. The direction comes after calls from lawmakers and state officials mounted for the CDC to weigh in on […]
Could the COVID-19 Crisis push Healthier Building Technology forward?
People in the United States spend upward of 90 percent of their time indoors — inside homes, apartment buildings, schools, and offices. With the threat of COVID-19 looming over every interaction, those indoor spaces (where the virus spreads more easily) can seem loaded with hidden threats. Fortunately, scientists already have the tools to make buildings […]
Mount Sinai using Google Nest to monitor patients, reducing in-person contact
Health officials have reported more than 189,000 confirmed and probable coronavirus cases in New York City, making it one of the country’s biggest hotspots. The ensuing flood of patients has strained hospital resources, including staffing, beds and personal protective equipment. In order to reduce potential transmission and conserve PPE, healthcare workers at the Mount Sinai […]
FDA authorizes Rapid COVID 19 Antigen Test
The Food and Drug Administration has granted the first emergency use authorization to diagnostic healthcare company Quidel Corp. for the first COVID-19 antigen test, the agency announced. Antigen tests can quickly detect the coronavirus, but are generally considered less accurate than other types of tests that search out the virus. Antigen tests for COVID-19 […]
Apple and Google set to share Coronavirus Tracking System with Public Health Organizations
Apple and Google’s joint effort to help public health authorities track the spread of COVID-19 began testing last week. When the companies announced their collaboration earlier this month, the rare joint venture made people instantly stand up and take notice. The two tech giants will deliver an initial version of their exposure notification API to […]
Which of these Diet Busters are Lurking in Your Fridge?
Most of us know a dietary disaster when we see it on the menu: a double bacon cheeseburger or a slice of cheesecake. But we often don’t realize there are a host of unhealthy foods we eat everyday, right in our refrigerators. These foods can add extra calories, fat, sugar, and salt to your diet […]