Category: Health

The internet is horrified by a video on TikTok (and its accompanying Buzzfeed article ) showing what little worm-like beetles look like as they crawl […]

Employers are starting to require employees to return to work, causing them to think about how to safely arrange childcare while schools remain closed. It […]

Contact tracing is a technique that epidemiologists and health officials have long used in the fight against diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis. It is […]

When you see a flat line on a chart, it’s tempting to think, “Oh, at least the situation is not getting worse!” But one of […]

More than two months after the start of the pandemic, many of us are struggling to find a way to navigate our new normal safely […]

In recent weeks, many of us have begun to explore collective quarantine work, where two isolated families join forces, whether for social purposes or to […]

If you’re on a scheduled medication, you probably have a system for remembering what to take and when, whether you’re using an app or something […]

Will the virus spread more slowly if we remove physical distancing rules but only visit our neighbors? How many people need to follow the guidelines […]

Just because restaurants are reopening doesn’t mean it’s safe to walk . Reopening restaurants during a pandemic is a new situation, and as with all […]

Now that gyms are reopening, it’s tempting to come back. However, just because you can do something does not necessarily mean that you should . […]

We all probably have someone on our friends list who shares a lot of suspicious information about the coronavirus. Pseudo-factual conspiracy theories circulate in abundance […]

States are reopening despite numerous warnings from experts that it is still unsafe. Meanwhile, we all suffer from salon fever – which is understandable – […]

As the rules relax, we have to ask ourselves some weird questions: Is it safe to see a friend? Go to the park? Eat in […]

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 […]