insert_link Health & Wellness Nike’s New Campaign featuring Tiger, LeBron and Serena, Centers Around Overcoming Adversity Nike Inc. is pulling out all the stops with its latest advertising campaign to motivate a public that needs a lot of motivation these days. Called “Never Too Far Down,” the campaign centers around a short film narrated by LeBron James and features the NBA superstar along with Serena Williams and Tiger Woods and the adversity they’ve encountered — and overcome — during their careers. For James, it recalls when […] todayMay 26, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Jillian Michaels gives tips on prioritizing Mental and Emotional health during Quarantine: ‘Invest in your self-care’ Jillian Michaels is just like the rest of us as she navigates these unprecedented times. And with quarantine still a way of life, it is no surprise that the fitness expert is prioritizing ways to continue to maintain her overall health. During Yahoo’s recent Reset Your Mindset event, Michaels discussed the effects of the burden of uncertainty that weighs heavy on many shoulders. “Things are scary, crazy unknown,” she said. “We […] todayMay 25, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Managing stress during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Social distancing in <span id="locationname"></span> because of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the best thing we can do right now to decrease the risk of spreading the virus in our communities. But social distancing and self-isolation can be really stressful. The CDC says the following people may respond more strongly to the stress of a crisis such as this: Older people and people with chronic diseases that put them at higher risk Children and […] todayMay 21, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Prince William tackles mental health stigma in new documentary: ‘It’s OK to not be OK’ A new BBC documentary titled Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health explores the Duke of Cambridge’s mission to end mental health stigma for men. The trailer, published Saturday on YouTube, depicts Prince William talking candidly with a group of men. “You can’t be ashamed of your mental health,” he says in the clip. “You’ve got to be able to look it in the eye and go, ‘I’m going to […] todayMay 20, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Kenneth Cole Launches New Mental Health Initiative with Help From Kesha, Whoopi Goldberg and More A new initiative aimed at fighting the stigmas surrounding mental health launched Friday with Kenneth Cole at the helm, and a team of celebrities like Kesha and Whoopi Goldberg, dozens of mental health organizations, major businesses and political figures beside him. The Mental Health Coalition is bringing a star-studded roster together to raise awareness and help change the culture surrounding mental health by getting established organizations and programs the resources […] todayMay 19, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness The CDC’s “Decision Tools” for Safe (and Healthy) Reopening The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last Thursday evening released new guidelines for schools, workplaces and other venues throughout the United States to reopen safely as the country continues to wrestle with the coronavirus pandemic. The direction comes after calls from lawmakers and state officials mounted for the CDC to weigh in on how regions should reopen their economies. and come following uproar after The Associated Press reported […] todayMay 18, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Could the COVID-19 Crisis push Healthier Building Technology forward? People in the United States spend upward of 90 percent of their time indoors — inside homes, apartment buildings, schools, and offices. With the threat of COVID-19 looming over every interaction, those indoor spaces (where the virus spreads more easily) can seem loaded with hidden threats. Fortunately, scientists already have the tools to make buildings better for people and less hospitable to pathogens like the coronavirus. “The science is decades […] todayMay 15, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Mount Sinai using Google Nest to monitor patients, reducing in-person contact Health officials have reported more than 189,000 confirmed and probable coronavirus cases in New York City, making it one of the country's biggest hotspots. The ensuing flood of patients has strained hospital resources, including staffing, beds and personal protective equipment. In order to reduce potential transmission and conserve PPE, healthcare workers at the Mount Sinai Health System are using Google Nest cameras to check in on patients. With the Nest […] todayMay 14, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness FDA authorizes Rapid COVID 19 Antigen Test The Food and Drug Administration has granted the first emergency use authorization to diagnostic healthcare company Quidel Corp. for the first COVID-19 antigen test, the agency announced. Antigen tests can quickly detect the coronavirus, but are generally considered less accurate than other types of tests that search out the virus. Antigen tests for COVID-19 are akin to rapid flu or strep tests. This test can be run in a […] todayMay 11, 2020
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