insert_link Health & Wellness Let the Sunshine In: Open windows and natural light may stop the pathogen ‘settling’ indoors Scientists and doctors say that opening windows and blinds may stop the coronavirus from “settling” indoors. What does that mean? Well, the previously-unknown strain mainly spreads face-to-face via infected droplets expelled in a cough or sneeze, however, there is also evidence it can survive on surfaces. How long the virus lingers is still unclear, but research suggests it could survive on plastic and stainless steel for up to three days. […] todayApril 22, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness You’re not ‘too busy’ to stay Active during Quarantine With stay-at-home orders still in place to combat the spread of coronavirus, many people are working from home and spending long hours streaming their favorite TV shows and movies. And that's got health officials concerned. Researchers have continuously found that sitting for long periods is bad for your health. It can increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer, even result in death, according to a report by the […] todayApril 21, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness 14 Sneaky Signs You May Have This Common Vitamin Deficiency There are so many different types of vitamins out there, and they all work in tandem to nourish your body. Often, you can get all the vitamins you need from a healthy diet and multivitamins. But sometimes—despite your best efforts—you'll end up deficient in something, be it a mineral, like magnesium, or an important vitamin, like B12. "Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is found primarily in foods from animal […] todayApril 17, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Tipsy a lot lately? Signs You’re Drinking Too Much During The Coronavirus Pandemic In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans have been panic-buying more than just toilet paper and eggs. U.S. alcohol sales spiked 55% in the week ending March 21, according to data from market research firm Nielsen. And online alcohol sales were up 243%. Much of that can probably be attributed to stocking up on booze for several weeks’ worth of self-isolation. According to a survey by Alcohol.org, 1 in […] todayApril 16, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Dr. Oz extols the health benefits of Honey Honey is said to help soothe a sore throat, but could it have other health benefits? Dr. Oz thinks so! "It contains powerful immune-boosting antioxidants," he says, "and early evidence indicates it might help with blood sugar and cholesterol." It also has antibacterial and antimicrobial benefits, the real life and TV doc says. "If you put that delicious honey on a wound," he explains, "it suffocates the bacteria and actually soaks […] todayApril 15, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Allergy medicines containing steroids may hamper the body’s response to COVID-19 A research scientist who studies viruses says there are concerns, as allergy season begins, that common allergy medications could hamper the body's reaction to the novel coronavirus. "We are quite worried about the fact that if you take steroids at a significant enough level it's going to interfere with your ability to control the viral replication during the first week," said Columbia University associate research scientist Daniel Griffin on the science-focused […] todayApril 14, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Love in the time of Coronavirus: Is it safe to have sex during COVID-19 self-isolation? These are not exactly the sexiest of times. A notice about sex and coronavirus from New York City’s public health department went viral last weekend, as it outlined specifically how to enjoy sex while preventing the spread of COVID-19. “The virus can spread through direct contact with their saliva or mucus,” the notice states. NYC health recommends having sex only with a partner that you live with and no one […] todayApril 10, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Tips for safe grocery shopping during coronavirus pandemic Roughly half of Americans are under stay-at-home orders as coronavirus cases climb, with officials urging the public to only go out for groceries and other essentials. So how can you keep your grocery trips safe and efficient? Carolyn Cannuscio, director of research at the Center for Public Health Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania, offers these six tips for food shopping during the coronavirus pandemic. Plan ahead Don't wait […] todayApril 9, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness How to stay healthy while taking care of a loved one with COVID-19 Most Americans who test positive for the new coronavirus will ride out the disease at home. About 80% of COVID-19 patients experience a mild illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), so they’ll rely on family members — not doctors — to get better. But with a loved one shedding the contagious virus at home, is it inevitable that other members of the household will get […] todayApril 7, 2020
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