Category: Health & Wellness

Can small Home Improvement fixes positively affect our Mental Health?

When things get really bad, home does really good, Genevieve Gorder believes. The interior designer and TV personality — who marks Sept. 11 and the 2008 stock market crash as crescendoes in her home career — says that’s because “it’s where we nest and it’s where we repair, we recalibrate and reinvent so we can […]

It may be Good for your Mental Health, but is it Safe to take a Road Trip during the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Something about the weather warming up always makes us want to get outside and see some sights. Of course, this year, travel is… complicated. People aren’t getting on planes or trains if they can help it. But what about a good, old-fashioned road trip? It may feel like just what we need to cure our […]

Nike’s New Campaign featuring Tiger, LeBron and Serena, Centers Around Overcoming Adversity

Nike Inc. is pulling out all the stops with its latest advertising campaign to motivate a public that needs a lot of motivation these days. Called “Never Too Far Down,” the campaign centers around a short film narrated by LeBron James and features the NBA superstar along with Serena Williams and Tiger Woods and the […]

Jillian Michaels gives tips on prioritizing Mental and Emotional health during Quarantine: ‘Invest in your self-care’

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 […]

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 […]