With stay-at-home orders still in place to combat the spread of coronavirus, many people are working from home and spending long hours streaming their favorite TV shows and movies. And that’s got health officials concerned. Researchers have continuously found that sitting for long periods is bad for your health. It can increase the risk of […]
There are so many different types of vitamins out there, and they all work in tandem to nourish your body. Often, you can get all the vitamins you need from a healthy diet and multivitamins. But sometimes—despite your best efforts—you’ll end up deficient in something, be it a mineral, like magnesium, or an important vitamin, like […]
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans have been panic-buying more than just toilet paper and eggs. U.S. alcohol sales spiked 55% in the week ending March 21, according to data from market research firm Nielsen. And online alcohol sales were up 243%. Much of that can probably be attributed to stocking up on […]
Honey is said to help soothe a sore throat, but could it have other health benefits? Dr. Oz thinks so! “It contains powerful immune-boosting antioxidants,” he says, “and early evidence indicates it might help with blood sugar and cholesterol.” It also has antibacterial and antimicrobial benefits, the real life and TV doc says. “If you put […]
A research scientist who studies viruses says there are concerns, as allergy season begins, that common allergy medications could hamper the body’s reaction to the novel coronavirus. “We are quite worried about the fact that if you take steroids at a significant enough level it’s going to interfere with your ability to control the viral replication […]
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 […]