Category: Health

Among the many unanswered questions are what impact this pandemic will have on children’s mental health. A recent article published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics […]

Businesses are reopening in many areas, which is perfectly understandable if you feel like visiting all the places you missed during your stop. But is […]

On March 10, a choir in Washington state decided to continue the practice amid growing reports of the spread of the coronavirus in the United […]

Big news: Moderna, one of the companies working on the coronavirus vaccine, released the results of a Phase I trial of its RNA vaccine this […]

In this month’s Fitness Challenge, we redefined scientific seven-minute workouts and the Canadian antique-but -hardy 5BX . Let’s take a time machine back just a […]

Eating a healthy diet is good for you, no matter who you are or what your goals are. But it can be difficult to know […]

There has been a lot of news lately about a new condition called pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome , which is similar to a rare childhood […]

There are real reasons to distrust governments and corporations. Indeed, there are many influential people who act in their own interests, often at the expense […]

Reading about exercise when you aren’t doing it is like watching a train speeding by on a flyover. You think that I would be fine […]

Over the past few months, the number of admissions to intensive care units has dropped by 40-50%, and this makes doctors worry that patients with […]

At first I was surprised to find that I’m not the only one roller-skating in quarantine. My daughter found an old pair of plastic toy […]

If you want to get into fitness, running is one of the easiest and cheapest activities. But how do you start running, especially if it’s […]

Vitamin D is essential. It helps the body absorb calcium, promotes bone growth, and plays an important role in your immune system . It is […]

An image posted on social media states that hypercapnia or too much carbon dioxide can cause symptoms such as drowsiness and dizziness. This is true […]

As the pandemic looms and summer approaches, you may wonder if there are safe ways to go outside and see others in person without the […]

There is a video claiming that the government is silencing the scientist. I see people sharing it all the time, saying something like, “What do […]

This is the biggest pandemic question facing many parents of young children: When is it safe for children to return to kindergarten? For the economy […]

Burnout is defined as a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. Given the relentless stream of stressors over the past […]

If you wake up early Thursday morning, go outside and look up: this will be your last chance to see the supermoon this year. The […]

Do you see more birds outside the window than before? No matter where you live, there is probably some fun stuff hanging out all over […]

At a time when our fitness options are limited, don’t discount the benefits of walking. The walk is free. No fancy gear or special knowledge […]

Some things are just unknown. And nowadays this is a lot. Since the coronavirus became a threat, there have been far more unanswered questions than […]

Asian giant hornets have probably been in the Pacific Northwest for at least eight months , but it wasn’t until the New York Times called […]

The entire world is eagerly awaiting the COVID-19 vaccine, in line with current estimates of 12 to 18 months . Some agencies say we could […]

Given all the economic concerns, it would be tempting to drop kindergarten fees, many of which ask for partial tuition fees during closing hours . […]

Keeping safe during a pandemic means weighing every journey from home, as well as assessing whether the risk of infection is worth it in any […]

I hope you never need to find a COVID-19 test site, period. (Stay in quarantine! Be safe!) But if you do, and you are using […]

You’ve heard of hydroxychloroquine , but did you know about Remdesivir, Roivant and Atersis? If you are on the lookout for a possible vaccine, did […]

There has been a lot of talk lately about several COVID-19 studies that use antibody testing to estimate the prevalence of infection in a population. […]

“They would have died anyway.” Over the past few weeks, the argument has spread on social media that the death of a person with underlying […]

If you are not taking the birth control pill right now, you can save the unused pill packs for later. Here’s what you need to […]

Raise your hands if you hurt yourself doing something stupid during your home workout. For example, I banged my hand on the ceiling garage door […]

If you have access to a treadmill, or live in an area where you can jog without worrying about too many people around, then you’ve […]

As some states prepare to reopen , contrary to expert advice, what protections do workers have if they feel unsafe at work? This concern has […]

Did the President just tell people to inject himself with bleach? Not entirely true . But he did wonder out loud – and in front […]

If you’ve ever tried making a sourdough starter, you know it’s kind of an experiment. You literally catch wild yeast, feed it, and hope that […]

Poor air quality has long been linked to increased health problems as well as premature death. Fine particulate matter, also called PM2.5, is a term […]

We’ve been hiding at home for a long time now that many of us are starting to wonder what to do with ongoing dental care. […]

Over the past few months, as we have all dealt with a rapidly changing situation, there have been many valuable things, big and small, that […]

It is believed that you can use your smartphone to accurately measure SpO2 – the level of oxygen in your blood. And although now, of […]