Bumping and grinding all night does not mean your head has to bump and grind as well. If you have headaches after sex, it’s not because you had a bad experience. According to Healthline, the phenomenon is called an orgasm headache, which is exactly the way it sounds — a headache that can happen right before you […]
Were You Notified About Missing Tax Forms for Your ACA Subsidy? Blame COVID.
The notice from the federal health insurance marketplace grabbed Andrew Schenker’s attention: ACT NOW: YOU’RE AT RISK OF LOSING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE STARTING JANUARY 1, 2021. As he read the notice, though, the Blacksburg, Virginia, resident became exasperated. Schenker, his wife and their teenage son have a bronze-level marketplace plan. Based on their income of about […]
Why a mask and social distancing are still needed even if you get the shot
It was a long struggle to adopt a new normal of wearing face masks, maintaining physical distance, handwashing and on-and-off lockdowns. Then, with the approval of two vaccines, came the expectation that the world will soon be cured of COVID-19, and that we all will resume our old normal life. But—not so fast. We must […]
These Exercises Will Help You Build Core Strength
Just about everyone wants six-pack abs. That’s a fine goal, and many people can absolutely make it happen by dialing in on your training and diet. If you care about more than just looks, however, you’re fixating on the wrong thing. A six-pack might be great for aesthetic purposes, because a set of defined torso […]
When Do You Crunches Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body
If the last few months have left you a little fluffier around your midsection than you’d like, join the club. Before embarking on an ab exercise overload to trim your tummy, however, you might want to reconsider. According to the American Council on Exercise, there’s sadly no such thing as “spot reduction” when it comes […]
Moderna's vaccine might cause facial swelling – if you have fillers!
Moderna’s vaccine might cause facial swelling – if you have fillers! FDA panel found a possible link between the shot and temporary puffy cheeks and lips in two people with cosmetic injections Two Moderna trial participants who got the injection developed facial swelling They both had dermal fillers, and one had had the reaction to […]
How hope can make you happier with your lot
Having hope for the future could protect people from risky behaviors such as drinking and gambling—according to new research from the University of East Anglia. The researchers studied “relative deprivation”—the feeling that other people have things better than you in life. They wanted to find out why only some people experiencing this turn to escapist […]
Coronavirus crippling emergency response agencies: ‘What if you call EMS and nobody comes?’
Emergency Medical Services struggle to stay afloat amid pandemic In addition to the mental and physical toll the virus is taking on these men and women, prices of certain PPE materials has more than tripled, striking the EMS industry with a major financial blow. DALLAS, Texas – The coronavirus pandemic has strained the country's hospital […]
Why You Should Always Go To Bed Before Midnight
Sleep hygiene is becoming the talk of more health professionals than ever—for good reason. Having a good sleep routine is linked to better digestion, higher levels of productivity, and even better moods, Healthline explains. During this time, your body can fully restore itself, and your mind is able to relax enough to shut down. The […]
COVID-19 and the holidays: Five things you can do to physically prepare for the long winter
The holiday season can be a tricky time to maintain physical health, and with COVID-19 keeping many people indoors and isolated, there are even more barriers to wellness. “When we spend more time isolated and indoors, our physical health can become an afterthought,” says Madhan Prabhakaran, M.D., family medicine physician, Mayo Clinic Health System in […]