Hanukkah has begun, Christmas is coming up. In 2020, the holidays look different than in other years. Instead of focusing on what we’re missing this year, today, we’re suggesting ways to find the bright spots.
Last week, one-third of hospitals in the U.S. had 90 percent of the beds in their ICUs filled. And 46 percent of those patients had COVID-19. Telling you this isn’t meant to scare you so much as underscore the importance of protecting yourself.
Men's and women's COVID-19 infection rates are the same. However, once infected, men are 2.84 times more likely to be admitted to the intensive care unit than women, and they are 1.4 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than women.
This year has forced us to change a lot of our traditions. We have had to find new ways to celebrate and connect. Even cookie exchanges are different. Here are three ways to give cookies in 2020 and share your love without sharing germs!
We recently heard of two people helping in their communities that we think will make you smile! A six-year-old girl called Bethany helping the homeless and a 51-year-old newspaper delivery man named Greg who has become a lifeline for older folks.
With so many people clamoring for a COVID-19 vaccine, releasing it to the general public would cause shortages. So, the CDC has created a roadmap for when different groups of people will be eligible to receive a shot.
More and more research is showing that friendships help us stay young and live healthy, longer lives. Why are friendships essential, and how can we keep them strong and healthy as we age?
Many Americans plan to spend Thanksgiving alone. It’s not easy to be grateful when we’re separate from our loved ones. That is why we’re suggesting putting up your holiday decorations to celebrate Thanksgiving this year.
The latest COVID-19 vaccine has perks: it doesn’t have to be frozen, and it will be very inexpensive. But, while it is effective, the downside is that it’s not as great as the other two vaccines, and the FDA might not approve it.
If you’re celebrating Thanksgiving with just the members of your immediate family, a 22-pound turkey isn’t needed! Ham is an excellent alternative. Depending on the type of ham you get, it can be a very healthy option!
New research shows that people who have recovered from COVID-19 are immune to it for longer than thought. That means a vaccine may last for a long time without needing a booster shot.
There is now an at-home COVID-19 test that you can use on yourself to find out if you are positive in 30 minutes!
We had to wait months for any news on a COVID-19 vaccine. Now multiple trials are releasing information at once. Moderna’s is 94.5 percent effective. And, it doesn’t need to be kept anywhere near as cold as Pfizer’s, making it more accessible.
We love roasting vegetables because it makes them so sweet! But, roasting doesn’t add any sugar to veggies. It’s National Roasting Month, and we’re taking a closer look at why roasting is excellent!
We've been told to wear masks to make sure we didn't unknowingly give COVID-19 to people. The CDC now says that wearing a mask can not only prevent you from spreading COVID-19; it can protect you from catching it as well.
When you are hot and sweaty in the summer, you are more likely to become thirsty. In the winter, you’re more likely to drink something for pleasure or with a meal and miss the signals of dehydration. But it’s a problem in cold weather too!
Pfizer and BioNTech have announced that their vaccine prevented 90 percent of the people who received it from getting COVID-19. It might get emergency approval by the end of the month.
A new study has found that one spouse’s negative outlook can damage both people’s health. If a wife is pessimistic about her aging, her husband is more likely to suffer from physical problems. A husband’s negative outlook can leave a wife with higher levels of depression.
We’ve heard about people’s difficult recovery periods as they get over COVID-19. Researchers are now trying to clarify if the “brain fog” people experience is brain aging or PTSD.
When looking for “health hacks,” many of us first turn to common sense. But sometimes, what seems intuitive is incorrect. For instance, you would think that a sauna might be bad for a person with heart health concerns, but research has shown the opposite.