Category: Health & Fitness
Many college students worried about return to classes
Written by: Rebecca Safier
Students enrolling in college for the 2020-21 school year are facing a very different set of circumstances than ever before. With the coronavirus pandemic still surging …
20 at-home exercises for aging muscles
Written by: Kirk Charles
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health as an older adult. Not only can it help to …
NJ doctor says ‘absolute confirmation’ of COVID-19 reinfections in 2 patients
Written by: Constance Brinkley-Badgett
A doctor in Deal, New Jersey, says he has “absolute confirmation” of two cases of COVID-19 reinfection in patients belonging to the same family. Dr. Stuart …
6 recommendations for COVID-19 testing
Written by: Heather Berzak
Since COVID-19 was first discovered in the U.S. in February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been hard at work trying to figure …
The coolest gear for your next biking holiday
Written by: Alistair Charlton
When it comes to finding the perfect biking backpack, there’s more than meets the eye. Comfort is of course a top priority, as with any bag, …
Here’s how Google Maps can help you avoid COVID-19
Written by: Lauren Barack
Google has updated its maps app to now show guidelines at the top when Covid-19 may impact how someone is traveling. Directions will now include, where possible, details …
20 great exercises for aging muscles
Written by: Kirk Charles
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health as an older adult. Not only can it help to …
8 ways COVID-19 may change our health & finances forever
Written by: Miranda Marquit
For weeks — months at this point — the novel coronavirus pandemic has dominated the news headlines and our lives. Stay-at-home orders meant to curb the …
These states are hiring contact tracers right now
Written by: Christy Rakoczy
The coronavirus pandemic has led to millions of Americans facing layoffs or furlough from their jobs. But even as the response to COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented unemployment …
These 10 states have the most DUI arrests
Written by: Peter Kim
Starting in the 1980s, drunk driving laws were made significantly harsher across the United States. These harsher punishments have helped significantly reduce the number of drunk …
Is the future of fitness at home?
Written by: Constance Brinkley-Badgett
When the residents of Austin, Texas, were ordered to shelter in place on March 24th, Rachel Lily Campbell knew she’d have to suspend her fitness classes. …
6 cancer warning signs people often ignore
Written by: Beth Howard
Weight loss. Bleeding. Bloating. Cough. When are symptoms like these a temporary bother, and when are they early signs of something much worse — like cancer? …
Empathy at a distance: How to communicate with students remotely
Written by: Mitchell D. Weiss
You’re a 20-year-old college student, and all your “live” courses are now being taught online. So there you are, alone in your room with a laptop …
How to clean your smartphone during the coronavirus pandemic
Written by: Lauren Barack
The novel coronavirus has been a crash course for many people on washing their hands — properly. But the devices we carry in our hands may …
Can these drones tell if you have coronavirus?
Written by: Lauren Barack
Drone company Draganfly, is working with a team in Australia to remotely monitor and detect if people have the novel coronavirus, the company said in a …
16 possible reasons for your lower back pain
Written by: Georgina Berbari
Almost everyone will experience lower back pain in their lifetime — about 80% of adults. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), …
7 meditation apps for every personality type
Written by: Stephanie Thurrott
You got the memo on meditation. You know it’s supposed to relieve stress and anxiety, which there’s no shortage of today. And you’ve heard it may …
These are the safest college campuses in the country
Written by: Andrew Hurst
ValuePenguin calculated the likelihood that students will experience different types of crime at colleges and universities across the nation during a four-year enrollment. Nationally, larceny is …
This is who really profits from your outrageous medical bills
Written by: Elizabeth Rosenthal
From Kaiser Health News Every politician condemns the phenomenon of “surprise” medical bills. Last week, two committees in the House were marking up new surprise billing legislation. …
These are the 10 riskiest surgeries for seniors
Written by: Georgina Berbari
Knowing if a surgery is high-risk can help you make an informed decision about the procedure. That’s why a team of researchers generated a list of …
