Category: Health & Fitness
This deadly disease is on the rise again. Here’s what you should know
Written by: Anna Fleck
More than $9 billion was pumped into the research and development of Covid-19 vaccines in 2020, the biggest injection of cash ever raised for a disease’s R&D …
At 83, this woman is the oldest ‘Tough Mudder’ racer in the world
Written by: Jenny Evans
Whatever you may think on first hearing the name “Muddy Mildred,” you will probably be wrong. Wait … Yeah, definitely wrong. Because Muddy …
How ‘long Covid’ is hitting Americans in the wallet
Written by: Joe Pye
The U.S. may no longer be in a full-blown pandemic, but many Americans haven’t made a complete financial recovery from the virus. Recently released …
Where exactly has monkeypox spread to already?
Written by: Anna Fleck
The monkeypox virus has sprung up in countries around the world, including in places where the virus does not usually exist. While there are several disease …
Seniors, here’s why you really should exercise
Written by: Amanda Capritto
Tihs article is intended for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. For such advice, consult your physician or …
Can this diet actually protect your aging brain from Alzheimer’s?
Written by: Monica Reinagel
Cheryl writes: “I’ve been reading a lot about the MIND diet lately. A 50% reduction in Alzheimer’s cases seems pretty significant. Even if it’s not …
At 83, this woman is the oldest ‘Tough Mudder’ racer in the world
Written by: Jenny Evans
Whatever you may think on first hearing the name “Muddy Mildred,” you will probably be wrong. Wait … Yeah, definitely wrong. Because Muddy Mildred is not …
You can now check your mosquito forecast
Written by: Jenny Evans
Well, it’s just about summer, and we all know exactly what that means. Mosquitos!!! We despise the tiny, evil bloodsuckers, but what if we could know …
This 80-year-old power lifter is the workout motivation you need
Written by: Jenny Evans
Eighty-year-old Mike Palen has a secret he does not want to keep, and apparently it is the Fountain of Youth itself, so listen close, y’all. It’s …
The American behavior that Covid completely changed
Written by: Nils-Gerrit Wunsch
In 2021, approximately 44 percent of respondents in the United States (U.S.) stated that they have cooked more often since the start of the COVID-19 …
10 free apps to help you get fit for summer
Written by: Max Marvelous
So whether you’re looking to shed a few pounds or get in shape for summer, these apps are sure to help! If you’re looking to lose …
Monkeypox: What it is & just how concerned you should be
Written by: Constance Brinkley-Badgett
Over the weekend, President Biden said everyone should be concerned about a recent outbreak of Monkeypox in Europe. So far, there have been 92 cases confirmed, …
Mask mandates led to rise in ‘unruly’ passengers
Written by: Felix Richter
The Transport Security Administration stopped enforcing the Biden administration’s mask mandate on planes, trains and other forms of public transportation after a federal judge struck it down. In …
Americans don’t think Biden is handling Covid well
Written by: Erin Duffin
In a survey of U.S. adults conducted in May 2021, 21 percent of respondents strongly approved of the way President Joe Biden is handling COVID-19. …
The shocking ways money problems can affect your health
Written by: Nathan Paulus
It’s often thought that having money solves all problems and leads to happiness. While that’s not necessarily true, being financially secure can create a sense of well-being. …
Avoid these potentially lethal cocktail ingredients
Written by: Jason Horn
At the end of March, cocktail writer, drinks educator and clear-ice pioneer Camper English got an alert from Google that one of the pages on …
The country that hates the gym the most
Written by: Martin Armstrong
Around one in ten of those surveyed in the United States as part of the Statista Global Consumer Survey said they had paid for a gym membership …
10 ways to get your kids off their screens & playing outside
Written by: Marie Rossiter
If you struggle to find ways to motivate your children to get outside and play, you’re not alone. You may have fond memories of enjoying …
Can’t stick to your workout plan? Read this now
Written by: Amanda Capritto
You wake up energized after a good night’s sleep. You’re feeling good and motivated to tackle the day. But then (cue doomsday music) 3 p.m. hits. …
19 ways to get free prescription glasses & cheap frames
Written by: Emma Johnson
Have you realized the drugstore reading glasses aren’t cutting it anymore? Has your child come home with a note from the teacher saying they’re having …
