Health News

When you do calisthenics every day, this is what happens to your body

With all the hot, trendy new workouts around right now, you might be forgiven for thinking “calisthenics” sounds not just super old-school but incredibly complicated (even pronouncing it presents a challenge). However, whether you’re a total gym bunny or just getting started with your fitness routine, there’s a strong chance you’re already doing calisthenics without even […]

Kids Health

The surprising reason your face mask might be causing dry eye

If you wear contact lenses or have had laser surgery to correct your vision, you’re likely no stranger to dry-eye syndrome. You feel as if your eyes are stinging, and they’re red, irritated, and teary (via American Academy of Opthalmology). And now, there’s a new reason you get dry-eye syndrome that’s tied to the pandemic […]

Health News

Why you need eucalyptus in your shower

If you’re an aromatherapy junkie, you probably know all about the incredible benefits of eucalyptus. Revitalizing and refreshing, eucalyptus is a plant that emits an amazing scent and is frequently used at spas to enhance relaxation. Since you’re likely spending more time in your home right now, why not add some gorgeous greenery to your […]

Pet Care

Some Extra Special Kitties Need Your Help to Find Homes!

At the ASPCA Adoption Center, we’re so fortunate to have the pleasure of meeting so many special, unique and completely lovable animals every day. And we work our hardest to help these dogs and cats find the homes they deserve. But some of our favorite furry friends have special needs and require special, open-minded adopters. That’s […]

Health News

Early detection of COVID-19: How your smartwatch could help

News of the first U.S. coronavirus case hit the American public on Tuesday, Jan. 21. For Jessilyn Dunn, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Duke University and director of the Duke BIG IDEAs Lab, the infection in Washington State was a cue to launch a new study⁠—COVIDentify. […]

Kids Health

Signs your sister-in-law doesn’t like you

Merging two families into one can be extremely difficult. Perhaps not in the day-to-day, but when traditions are called into question, anything could happen. And while mother-in-laws tend to get most of the negative attention, there’s another force to be reckoned with in many families — a sister-in-law. If a sister-in-law doesn’t like you, she […]