“Phone, keys, wallet…face mask?” Such is the mental checklist that we tick off before leaving the house in the time of COVID-19. Adapting to wearing face coverings has introduced an array of new considerations, chief among them: How to clean your face mask? And how often should you be washing them—both to stay safe and […]
German scientists began a nationwide study on Friday to gain a better overview of the actual prevalence of the new coronavirus in the country’s population and test how well measures to prevent its spread are working. The study, conducted by the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), will start by testing around 3,000 blood samples […]
Of the many ways COVID-19 has changed American life, social distancing is among the toughest for many people to bear. Humans are social animals, hard-wired to crave touch and interaction. So it’s only natural that, as caution fatigue sets in and social-distancing guidelines in many places are extended into the indeterminate future, even well-intentioned people […]
Whether you are going into work or working from home, the COVID-19 pandemic has probably changed the way you work. Fear and anxiety about this new disease and other strong emotions can be overwhelming, and workplace stress can lead to burnout. How you cope with these emotions and stress can affect your well-being, the well-being […]
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning on nine alcohol-based hand sanitizers manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico that it says contain wood methanol, a toxic substance that could ultimately result in death of absorbed through the skin or ingested. “Consumers who have been exposed to hand sanitizer containing methanol should […]
Months into quarantine, and we’ve likely all experienced different versions of the following scenario: You’re trying to stay active by going on socially-distanced walks or jogs outside, only to notice that in no time, your masked mouth-breathing is starting to creep into Darth Vader territory. It might even be hard to maintain your normal pace […]
As coronavirus pandemic restrictions are lifted, many Americans will face physical and mental health challenges — including fear and anxiety — as they return to work. “Uncertainty and unpredictability can really create an unhealthy amount of fear and stress, especially when it’s sustained over such a long period of time,” said Dr. K. Luan Phan, […]
As more states open up and people consider going back out to eat, it can be tough to know exactly how each restaurant will be handling things. While most will likely have some sort of social distancing markers, mask requirements, and enhanced safety features in place, you probably won’t know for sure until you get […]
Band-Aid is making a change to its bandages that it hopes will resonate with consumers. The brand revealed in an Instagram post this week it is coming out with a new line of black and brown bandages in the wake of protests over racial equality that have sprung up nationwide after the death of George […]
Forget claims that oysters are a natural aphrodisiac. The REAL reason you should give these mollusks a try is that oysters are a nutritional powerhouse from the sea. One 3-ounce serving of Pacific oysters provides 190% of the daily value of selenium, 45% of the daily value of iron, and 20% of the daily value […]