New study confirms advice given to the UK government about school closures

Several predictions made by experts ahead of the UK-wide lockdown in March are confirmed in a detailed re-analysis of the data published by The BMJ today. A report produced by researchers from Imperial College London was reported to be the main evidence behind lockdown decisions taken by the UK government in March 2020. The Imperial […]

ASMR: what we know so far about this unique brain phenomenon – and what we don’t

ASMR is the third most popular search term on Youtube worldwide. But in case you haven’t heard of it, it stands for autonomous sensory meridian response. ASMR is a complex emotional state that only some people experience when they hear, see, and feel certain “triggers,” such as whispering, delicate hand movements, and light touch. The […]

Muslims encouraged to learn about organ donation to help lack of BAME donors

Some Muslims are reluctant to donate organs after death due to beliefs about the afterlife. So a new website encouraging British Muslims to learn more about organ donation has now launched in hopes that more people will open up to staying on the register. OrganDonationInIslam.com summarises what the Islamic position on organ donation is and […]

The truth about Amazon's fake reviews

When it comes to online shopping, Amazon is king. A Prime membership gives you access to anything and everything at the click of a mouse. In two days, sometimes even less, groceries, prescriptions, furniture, and even that slow cooker you’ve been eyeing are at your door — with no additional charge for shipping (via Business […]

How RHONY’s Leah McSweeney, More Parents Are Educating Kids About Racism

Open and honest conversations. Thomas Rhett, Katherine Heigl and more stars have shared the ways they’re educating their children about racism following George Floyd’s May 25 death. “As the father of a black daughter and also two white daughters, I have struggled with what to say today,” the “Marry Me” singer, 30, captioned a Sunday, […]

Q&A: Talking to friends, family, kids, and coworkers about COVID-19 safety

For the most part, physical distancing guidelines for interacting with others during the COVID-19 pandemic haven’t changed: Remain six feet or more apart, wear a mask, practice good hand hygiene, and avoid prolonged interactions indoors. But navigating the interpersonal side of these recommendations can be trickier. Physical distancing runs counter to many of our social […]

5 tips to manage your anxiety, stress, and uncertainty about coronavirus

It’s been quite a year, hasn’t it? When coronavirus first hit the United States in March, the idea of living in quarantine lockdown – as people in China, Italy, and other countries were doing at the time — seemed absurd, like an episode of Black Mirror. And yet, here we are. With work transforming from just another […]

Here’s what we know so far about the long-term symptoms of COVID-19

We’re now all too familiar with the common symptoms of COVID-19: a fever, dry cough, and fatigue. Some people also experience aches and pains, a sore throat, and loss of taste or smell. Sufferers with mild illness might expect to get better after a few weeks. But there’s mounting evidence this isn’t the case, and […]