Starbucks is temporarily restricting the use of reusable, personal mugs in stores because of the coronavirus, the company announced last week. In an open letter posted on the company’s website, executive Vice President Rossann Williams wrote that the company has “taken a series of precautionary steps in response to this emerging public health impact.” “Our focus […]
If you’re not prepared to fork over big bucks for a small bottle of hand sanitizer, there’s another option beyond good old-fashioned hand-washing with soap and water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hand-washing with soap and water is the best way to clean your hands, but when that’s not an option, the agency recommends using an […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a list of disinfectants to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. According to the EPA, products on the list have “qualified for use against COVID-19” through the agency’s Emerging Viral Pathogen program where manufacturers provide the EPA with data that “shows their products are effective against harder-to-kill […]
For parents or guardians raising children, ensuring that they follow a healthy, balanced diet is a top priority, whether that means checking that they don’t consume excess sugar or making sure that they eat their five fruit and vegetables a day. When it comes to feeding a child a vegan or vegetarian diet, a new set […]
Carrie Underwood, the seven-time Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter who came to fame as the winner of “American Idol” in 2005, has written her first book. But it’s not about music. It’s focused on one of the multifaceted star’s other passions: fitness and healthy living. In “Find Your Path: Honor Your Body, Fuel Your Soul, and Get […]
Going to the gym is a regular part of many people’s routines, and as with any public activity, it comes with many opportunities for rude behavior. “Because a gym is a shared space, one where adrenaline is in ample supply, members must be particularly mindful of how their behavior can adversely affect the experiences of others,” […]
As fears over the is the best way to prevent the spread of infectious illnesses like coronavirus. That’s because one of the most common ways infections spread is when people touch a contaminated surface and then touch their mouth or nose. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook […]
Experts say that unmanaged stress, psychological burnout, depression, anxiety – they all impact your ability to do your best work as well as live your best life. Exercise, however, consistently proves itself to be one of the most beneficial lifestyle interventions for improving mental health. In fact, 2014 research in Frontiers in Psychology shows that […]
In the 1990s, everyone seemed to fear fat. The idea was that because a gram of fat contains 9 calories – as opposed to the 4 calories in a gram of protein or a gram of carbohydrate – eliminating fat could help you lose weight. After all, it sort of made sense that eating fat […]
Many of Valerie Bertinelli’s fans associate the 59-year-old actress and current Food Network host with her upbeat personality. After all, the former One Day at a Time star has been quite vocal about her dedication to uplifting others; she previously shared her personal motto “choose happy” in a tell-all essay published by NBC’s TODAY Show, […]