insert_link Health & Wellness Do you, um, pee in the shower? A new study shows you’re not alone! It’s a touchy subject. Peeing in the shower is definitely one of those things people don’t talk about openly, but apparently it’s what a lot of people do. In fact, 76% percent of people admitted to doing it in a recent survey by Showers to You, a UK-based bath and shower company. Which just leads to a whole lot of questions. Short answer to all of them: It’s fine to […] todayNovember 19, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness This Face Mask is a “Must Have” for Jennifer Anniston, Adele, and Kamala Harris What do Jennifer Aniston, Kamala Harris, and Adele have in common? Aside from being fiercely independent, all three female powerhouses agree that masks are a must. What’s more, they’re all keen on Wolford's Classic Care Face Mask, is sold out at Nordstrom, but available (for now) at Amazon.com. Back in June, Aniston took to her ‘gram to share a #maskselfie with her 35.7 million followers. Her PSA, in which she’s wearing […] todayNovember 18, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness How Often should we really be getting tested for Covid-19? Seems like everyone is getting Covid-19 tests (whether they have symptoms or not) before seeing family, to justify traveling, or just to be aware of their status. It’s easy to understand. People are scared: Forty-eight percent of Americans said they’re anxious about the possibility of getting coronavirus, Covid-19, and even more (62%) said they’re anxious about the possibility of family and loved ones getting coronavirus, according to a poll conducted […] todayNovember 17, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness LeAnn Rimes Shares Photos Showing Her Psoriasis–Here’s What to Know About This Chronic Skin Condition Many people with psoriasis—a chronic autoimmune skin condition that affects more than 8 million Americans, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF)—shared photos of their skin on social media to mark World Psoriasis Day (October 29). That included singer and actor LeAnn Rimes, who shared two incredibly personal and beautiful images on Instagram. "This is finally my time to be unabashedly honest about what psoriasis is and what it looks like," Rimes wrote […] todayNovember 16, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Thanksgiving Gatherings During COVID-19: 3 Things Experts Want You to Keep In Mind This Year The rumors are true: Thanksgiving is going to look quite different this year for a lot of people—including America's most influential voice on the COVID-19 pandemic: Dr. Anthony Fauci. In a recent interview with CBS News, Dr. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, revealed that he too will be taking the necessary precautions to protect himself and his family during the holiday. "My Thanksgiving is going […] todayNovember 12, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness The Seven Types of Rest – Which One (or ALL) do You Need Right Now? It's important to take time to rest, and Tasha Bailey, MBACP, a trauma and creative counselor in England, wants to remind you that there are several forms of rest to focus on - and that we need them all. She lists seven types, including a few you're most likely familiar with and some you may not have heard of before: physical, mental, emotional, social, creative, sensory, and spiritual. She credits Saundra […] todayNovember 11, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Could an Old School Alarm Clock be the ticket to a Good Night’s Sleep? Unsettling election updates from CNN. An influx of pressing work emails. 97 unread texts from your friend group chat. None of these things should be the last thing you see at night, nor the first thing you lay your eyes on in the morning. And despite this very obvious truth and the fact that excessive screen time has been linked to exacerbating just about every mental and physical health condition that besets […] todayNovember 10, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness The CDC Says Small Gatherings Are Causing a Surge in COVID-19 Cases—What Exactly Does That Mean? With the holidays fast approaching, party season is just around the corner. But as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise across the US – America just had the dubious distinction of hitting 100,000 new cases TWO days IN A ROW - the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just warned about a worrisome source of infection spread: small gatherings, especially in household settings. CNN reports that in […] todayNovember 9, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness How to prepare for Seasonal Affective Disorder during the Pandemic As leaves fall and temperatures drop, the "winter blues" will start setting in for many, and worries surrounding the coronavirus may be amplifying these negative emotions. “Seasonal Affective Disorder is a subset of depression and it usually occurs around the same time for everybody. So kind of fall into early winter, and then it lifts as we head into spring and summer,” reports Yahoo Life mental health contributor, psychologist and author […] todayNovember 5, 2020