How chemicals like PFAS can increase your risk of severe COVID-19

Nearly a year before the novel coronavirus emerged, Dr. Leonardo Trasande published “Sicker, Fatter, Poorer,” a book about connections between environmental pollutants and many of the most common chronic illnesses. The book describes decades of scientific research showing how endocrine-disrupting chemicals, present in our daily lives and now found in nearly all people, interfere with […]

Here's how to take a nap and not ruin your night's sleep

Is there anything more blissful than a long and lazy Sunday nap, preferably enjoyed after a big brunch that included a mimosa or two? Except, you’ll likely be hit with a severe case of napper’s remorse hours later when you’re tossing and turning in bed — or the following morning, when there’s not enough coffee […]

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 […]

This viral 60-second hack makes your face mask fit better

As regularly wearing a mask becomes the norm, one thing has become very apparent: Many masks don’t fit. Mask fit goes beyond comfort, and is a potential health risk, too. As shared from a study by engineers at the University of Edinburgh, poorly-fitting masks pose a rise at the back and the sides. Those gaps […]

How to transform your life in 24 hours

No coffee when you get up and pudding for breakfast! How to transform your life in 24 hours by discovering the perfect time for everything Does your morning routine involve reaching for the snooze button before getting up, jumping into the shower, then grabbing a coffee?  This may sound typical but, if so, it could […]

Your guide to safer dining during the pandemic

(HealthDay)—Restaurant dining used to be a routine affair, but many now dread the thought of chowing down in a roomful of bare-faced strangers. So as state-level lockdowns wax and wane, how safe is it to dine at your favorite restaurant? There’s some risk, but with proper precautions you should be able to enjoy your meal […]

When you wear leggings every day, this is what happens to your body

You can wear leggings at the gym or as a fashion statement, should you so desire. You may even don this versatile piece from the yoga studio straight to Sunday brunch. Yes, leggings can be both comfy and cute. Even high-fashion women agree. Vogue market editor Alexandra Gurvitch put it this way: “If I could wear one […]

When you drink bourbon every day, this is what happens to your body

Bourbon is America’s native spirit — as actually declared by an act of Congress in 1964. In order for the drink to be considered bourbon, it must be distilled anywhere in the U.S., although 95 percent is made in Kentucky (via Fresh Mag). While the name is thought to be inspired by a former county […]