insert_link Health & Wellness Lizzo offers words of Hope as she works through her Mental Health Issues 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 my grip. Life is beautiful though, so I’ve decided to sit and feel everything. Though […] todayJanuary 20, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness Luke Skywalker’s Prosthetic Arm has inspired “Electronic Skin” 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 team of researchers at the National University of Singapore are hoping to change that with […] todayJanuary 20, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness CDC to Require All International Travelers to Test Negative for COVID-19 Before Entering U.S. 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 flight. The test must be taken within three days of their scheduled departure and passengers […] todayJanuary 19, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness Global death toll from COVID-19 tops 2M amid vaccine rollout 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, compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is about equal to the population of Brussels, Mecca, Minsk […] todayJanuary 18, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness How to make Lunchtime Workouts a Habit 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 yourself the extra task of having to change your clothes when workout time rolls around. […] todayJanuary 14, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness Why Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Have to Be Kept So Cold? 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. And while the Moderna vaccine remains stable at slightly balmier temperatures, it too must stay […] todayJanuary 13, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness Chrissy Teigen shares Fun Face Covering hack to help Prevent ‘Maskne’ Chrissy Teigen has shared a fun skincare hack that could help prevent face mask induced spots. Wearing a face covering can cause a skin complaint dubbed ‘maskne’ or ‘mask acne’, which presents as spots, redness or inflammation on your mouth, cheeks, and jawline. While undoubtedly an unfortunate irritant, it’s something we’re just going to have to put up with since masks continue to prove crucial in helping to curb the […] todayJanuary 12, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness If you canceled dry January during chaos at the Capitol, here’s why you should get Back on the Wagon Dry January, the annual no-alcohol challenge, offers a reprieve, a reset, a chance to reflect on the impact alcohol has on our lives. People vow to trade the haze of a hangover for 31 days of mental clarity. But on Wednesday night, six days into dry January, chaos erupted in Washington D.C., and Twitter exploded with an abrupt declaration: dry January was "canceled." No guilt, everyone said. Drink up, they […] todayJanuary 11, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness In 2021, Corporate Wellness becomes a Necessity Seventy percent of professionals say that fitness benefits are the most valuable after healthcare and four in five professionals say fitness has been crucial to establishing a new work-from-home routine. Even as we start transitioning back into an office setting, working professionals are not only going to want to continue to make fitness a part of their daily routine, but they are going to look to their companies to help […] todayJanuary 7, 2021
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