A recent study revealed nearly half of adults in the nation experience some form of stress or anxiety regarding the idea of going back to pre-pandemic life as COVID-19 vaccines signal a return to some normalcy. The study from the American Psychological Association found that 49% of adults reported feeling uneasy about returning to in-person […]
Category: Health & Wellness
Experts say COVID-19 will go from Pandemic to Endemic – part of our new “Normal”
When is this finally going to end? That’s the question on many minds after a year of living through the COVID-19 pandemic. But public health experts say we do have an answer, and you’re not going to like it: COVID-19 is never going to end. It now seems poised to become an endemic disease — one […]
Moderna begins testing next-generation coronavirus vaccine
Moderna said on Monday it had dosed the first participant in an early-stage study of a new COVID-19 vaccine candidate that could potentially be stored and shipped in refrigerators instead of freezers. The company said its new candidate could make it easier for distribution, especially in developing countries where supply chain issues could hamper vaccination […]
Facebook will help you find and book a COVID-19 vaccination
Facebook has announced that it’s launching a tool that will show “when and where you can get vaccinated” for COVID-19, and provide a link to help you make an appointment. The new feature will show in its COVID-19 Information Center and is arriving when the US and other countries are starting to vaccinate adults. The […]
Real-World Data reveals Pfizer vaccine can prevent Transmission
Positive and encouraging news on the frontlines of the battle against the coronavirus pandemic: new real-world data suggests that COVID-19 vaccines can prevent transmission of the coronavirus, in addition to protecting against symptomatic disease. The preliminary information from Israel — where more than half the adults have been vaccinated, most with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine — […]
‘Vaccine Shirts’ Are Now a Practical (and Fashionable)Trend for 2021
It’s been over a year since we’ve gathered with friends for a boozy brunch, and we certainly haven’t slipped on any ‘going out tops’ for what feels like ages. But, even as we continue to keep safety in mind, limiting our social life and staying home in comfy clothes during the pandemic, a slightly sexy […]
CDC green lights small indoor gatherings for Americans with COVID-19 vaccines
Americans can visit with others in small indoor gatherings, without masks or social distancing, once they’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. “You can visit your grandparents if you have been vaccinated and they have been too,” said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the agency’s leader. It’s more complicated […]
Do you have “Zoom Fatigue?” You’re Not Alone.
Ever get off of a video call and feel like it wiped you out? You’re not alone — as people around the world left offices last March and replaced in-person meetings with videoconferences from spare bedrooms and kitchens, they started noticing that videoconferencing made them feel tired. The phenomenon has been dubbed Zoom fatigue, after […]
A Commercial During the Golden Globes Gave an Honest Portrayal of Breastfeeding – and Moms are Loving It
Ah, breastfeeding: an effortless, beautiful activity between happy baby and serene mother. At least, that’s how most ads depict it. But not this new one that aired during Sunday night’s Golden Globes. From sore nipples to clogged milk ducts, the ad got real about the challenges (and many, many questions) that come with breastfeeding and […]
The CDC Has Linked 2 COVID-19 Outbreaks to Poor Mask Usage at Gyms
By now, we have all been told multiple times and should know: wear a face mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shared a ton of guidance on when and how to wear a mask. And now, the CDC has just released examples of what can […]