Saunas are a go-to place for relaxation and recovery for many. Apart from stress relief, the small, heated room gives many more health benefits to its users. Some personal trainers even urge clients to use the sauna as it has positive effects on the body after a workout. Saunas have been around since the olden times, […]
This National Puppy Day, Puppies Still Need Your Help
Today is National Puppy Day! If you’re lucky enough to have a pup—of any age—we know you already appreciate them, but today’s a great day to ponder their importance in your life and give them some extra love. Because the bond between humans and dogs is so unique and beautiful, it’s often said that “we […]
The Candle Scents You Should Burn If You Need To Feel Energized
Candles are typically associated with relaxation, but certain scents actually help boost your energy — so they’re the ones you’ll want to burn when you’ve got work or household chores to attend to. A perfect example is rosemary. Research has shown that rosemary helps wake you up and promotes concentration. A 2013 study published in […]
EXPLAINER: Will you need a ‘vaccine passport’ to travel?
Airlines and others in the travel industry are throwing their support behind so-called vaccine passports to boost pandemic-depressed travel, and authorities in Europe could embrace the idea quickly enough for the peak summer vacation season. Technology companies and travel-related trade groups are developing and testing various versions of the vaccine passports, also called health certificates […]
You Helped Us Surpass $10 Million in AmazonSmile Donations to Help Animals in Need
Thanks to our amazing supporters who shop with AmazonSmile, we are honored to announce that to date, you have helped us generate over $10 million to help support our lifesaving work! AmazonSmile is a charitable giving program that generates critical funding for your charity of choice when you shop at smile.amazon.com or with AmazonSmile turned […]
COVID-19 vaccinations: What you need to know about the second dose
In Canada, currently approved COVID-19 vaccines—from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech—have demonstrated remarkable efficacy based on two doses taken at specified intervals. But what happens if you contract COVID-19 in between shots? Dr. Manish Sadarangani, associate professor at UBC’s faculty of medicine and director of the Vaccine Evaluation Center at BC Children’s Hospital, weighs in on the […]
Do you really need IVF? A new online tool can help you weigh up your options
People who want a baby and struggle to conceive often resort to in vitro fertilization (IVF). While IVF has helped countless people have children, it’s expensive and comes with some risks. But research shows some people with so-called “unexplained infertility” have a 30-40% chance of conceiving without treatment if they just keep trying for a […]
As new COVID variants emerge, do you need to ‘double mask’?
Could wearing two masks be better than one? The emergence of new and more infectious COVID-19 variants has led health experts to consider “double masking” as a potential way to better protect yourself and those around you. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating whether donning a medical mask underneath a typical […]
Why cats and dogs may need their own COVID-19 vaccines
Cats and dogs may eventually need their own COVID-19 vaccines to prevent the coronavirus from evolving further and “spilling” back to humans, according to one group of researchers. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is known to infect a number of animals besides humans, including cats, dogs, minks, tigers and gorillas. However, at this time, […]
BuzzRx® Gives Over $500K to Animals in Need
Helping improve the lives of vulnerable animals is easy – and can save you money! Our friends at BuzzRx® (formerly known as Watertree Health®) recently rebranded as part of their expansion plan to help make communities healthier by making medications more affordable. This increased outreach continues to provide free prescription discount cards benefiting nonprofits like […]