There are no shortage of reasons why exercising regularly makes you feel good, no matter what time of day you choose to do it. However, if you have flexibility in your schedule, experts argue that an early workout can have positive and lasting effects on your entire day. In addition to being “a great release […]
In the era of coronavirus, amid social distancing guidelines and widespread pandemic anxiety, people are saying that their sex lives has been negatively affected—those in committed relationships included. Not getting it on as often (or at all) can have health ramifications of its own. That’s because sex has a host of health benefits, such as […]
Not being able to fall or stay asleep is frustrating, especially if it happens on a regular basis. And with stresses of an election year on top of the Covid-19 pandemic and economic uncertainty, chances are, you’re having more trouble than usual lately. To get much-needed rest, many people turn to the sleep supplement melatonin, […]
The more contagious strain of the coronavirus — first identified in Britain last September — has been detected in at least 20 American states so far, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting 122 COVID-19 cases caused by the variant. The CDC predicts the new coronavirus strain will grow rapidly in 2021, and […]
Lizzo has never minced words when it comes to her mental health. The 32-year-old singer recently shared scenes from a photoshoot on Instagram and used the captions to send messages of hope following a year of uncertainty. “2021 has already left me disappointed w a broken heart. I am holding onto hope but it’s slipping through […]
Remember the robotic prosthetic forearm the Rebel fleet replaced Luke Skywalker’s hand with after Darth Vader severed it in an epic lightsaber duel in The Empire Strikes Back? Yes, well, the scientific and medical communities do, too. Luke’s cybernetic limb was super cool, but not exactly replicable in the medical world at the time, or even now. But a […]
All international travelers will soon be required to arrive in the United States with a negative COVID-19 test, according to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released last week. Under the new rules, travelers flying to America would have to show proof of a negative viral test before boarding their […]
The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 2 million Friday as vaccines developed at breakneck speed are being rolled out around the world in an all-out campaign to vanquish the threat. The milestone was reached just over a year after the coronavirus was first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan. The number of dead, […]
Like any new habit, it can be hard to get into the groove of taking that midday break to exercise if it isn’t something you’re used to doing. Here are some expert tips for giving it a try — and making it a healthy habit you can stick with. Dress in your workout clothes. Save […]
More than two million doses of the two new vaccines against COVID-19 have been put in people’s arms since December 14. But racing the shots to the frontline health care workers hasn’t been an easy feat—the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine specifically must be stored at subzero temperatures, creating a logistical puzzle of dry ice and specialized freezers. […]