Feeling rundown here and there is a part of life. But, when you feel tired in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, it's only natural to wonder if your fatigue could be caused by COVID-19. Here's the deal: While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists fatigue as an official symptom of COVID-19, […]
Here’s what to do if your boyfriend is a bad kisser
If it hasn’t happened, you’re lucky. For the rest of us, it’s nothing new: He’s handsome, he’s charming, he’s the perfect date and now he’s leaning in for that highly-anticipated first kiss. Your heart’s racing. Your heart drops. The kiss… was not good. Or just okay. Or just atrocious. You tell yourself you’ll give it […]
If you’re struggling to lose weight while intermittent fasting, this might be why
Intermittent fasting is a way of losing weight that favors flexibility over calorie counting. It restricts the time you are allowed to eat, which reduces calorie intake by limiting opportunities to eat. That’s the theory, at least. A popular version of intermittent fasting is the 5:2 diet, which involves eating a very low-calorie diet (about […]
What to Do if You Find Kittens Outside
With operations either temporarily closed or limited for animal welfare groups and services nationwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, certain situations such as discovering kittens outside, may need to be handled differently than they normally would. Please use the following handy flow chart, inspired by our friends at Alley Cat Allies, to determine best next […]
Coronavirus vaccine developed in the UK could be ready by fall, if it works
Scientists at Oxford University have begun clinical trials of a coronavirus vaccine that has shown promise in rhesus monkeys, according to news reports. If the vaccine can effectively protect humans against the novel coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2,i the first doses could potentially be administered by the autumn, according to a blog post on the official […]
No need to steer clear of electric cars if you have a pacemaker
A study published in Technology and Health Care shows that four leading brands of e-cars do not trigger electromagnetic interference (EMI) with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED). CIEDs like pacemakers and defibrillators may malfunction when they are exposed to strong electromagnetic fields (EMF) generated by powerful motors. While rare events, such errors could have serious […]
Four Things All Parents Should Do If Their Kids Are Disappointed On Christmas
The holidays are an exciting time for kids: presents! School vacation! Cookies! A dead tree that’s been dragged into the living room! But sometimes, all that fun can come crashing down. Maybe they’re sad they didn’t get the exact toy they asked for, or are jealous of their best friend’s ski trip or cruise. It […]
Button batteries for toys can KILL children if swallowed, NHS warns
Button batteries for toys can KILL children if they’re swallowed so must be kept hidden away, NHS chief warns ‘Button’ or ‘coin batteries’ can burn through the food pipe and cause death The small batteries can be mistaken for sweets by children, NHS says They are found in toys, Christmas cards, flashing jumpers and festive […]
This simple finger test 'can reveal if you have cancer'
Simple finger test that can reveal if you have lung cancer: Clubbed nails which don’t create a diamond-shaped gap when pressed back-to-back ‘could be a sign of disease’, nurse warns Healthy people should see a diamond-shaped gap between their nails together Those without a gap may have clubbed fingers, which can be a sign of […]
Asking if behavior can be changed on climate crisis
One of the more complex problems facing social psychologists today is whether any intervention can move people to change their behavior about climate change and protecting the environment for the sake of future generations. Now researchers Hanne Melgård Watkins at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Geoffrey Goodwin at the University of Pennsylvania report after […]