insert_link Health & Wellness 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 — showed those who received the vaccine did not develop symptoms or transmit the disease. An […] todayMarch 15, 2021
insert_link Fashion ‘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 and 100% practical fashion trend has emerged: The Vaccine Shirt, AKA cold-shoulder tops. While many […] todayMarch 11, 2021
insert_link Food & Drink 12 Ways Coffee May Boost Your Health and Wellness March is National Caffeine Awareness Month, so it seems like a fitting time to talk about coffee. Most people can't go a morning without a cup...or two. The taste and the very quick jolt of caffeine can make all the difference in your day. But there are actually some real health benefits to drinking a cup of coffee — they go way beyond just making you feel wide awake (although […] todayMarch 10, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness 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 when vaccinated people mingle with unvaccinated people. She said those who are vaccinated can safely […] todayMarch 9, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness 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 the popular videoconferencing software. As the Covid pandemic enters its second year, with many people […] todayMarch 8, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness 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 lactating. For 30 seconds, viewers get a peek into some of the thoughts that really […] todayMarch 4, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness 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 happen when that guidance isn't followed. In two reports published on February 24, the CDC […] todayMarch 3, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness New Study tells just how many Fruits and Vegetables you need to Live Longer It's hardly shocking to hear that you should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, but a new study is breaking down exactly how many you need of each to live longer. Currently, the American Heart Association recommends having four servings of fruit a day and five servings of vegetables a day. A serving can include a medium piece of fruit, a 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen fruits or vegetables […] todayMarch 2, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness FDA Authorizes Johnson & Johnson Single Dose COVID-19 Vaccine The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, which only needs one dose and can be stored in regular refrigerators. It’s the third COVID-19 vaccine to get sign-off from the agency. The vaccine can be administered to people 18 years and older. It protects against serious disease, and clinical trials did not flag any dangerous safety problems. In the United States, it was 72 percent […] todayMarch 1, 2021
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