DR ELLIE CANNON: The £20 gadget no family should be without during the coronavirus pandemic Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19 It’s impossible to comprehend how terrifying coronavirus is – until it hits someone you care about. A month ago, this happened to me. A friend I’ve known for a decade developed telltale […]
Opinion: In Australia’s against coronavirus, the military should play a bigger role
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s declaration of “war” against the COVID-19 pandemic requires a mobilization of all available resources to the front-lines of the response—and this includes a bigger role for our armed forces. So far, the most visible force on our streets has been the police. In NSW, the police are now patrolling supermarkets to […]
Coronavirus crisis should put elective surgeries on hold, doctors’ group says
(HealthDay)—Considering a knee replacement? Plastic surgery? With a pandemic of new coronavirus cases looming, it’s probably time to postpone elective surgery if you can, a surgeons’ group says. In a statement, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) noted that as cases of severe COVID-19 requiring hospitalization rise, U.S. health care infrastructure and resources could be […]
Items people should be hoarding instead of toilet paper
Got enough TP on hand in case of coronavirus quarantine? Chances are, you probably do, since you probably don’t need quite as much as you might think. Whew, that’s a relief! Now you can turn your efforts to stockpiling other necessary items — hopefully before everybody else also realizes that they should be hoarding those […]
The real reasons you should be eating more tahini
Tahini doesn’t really appear too appetizing — basically, it looks like boring beige sludge. There’s a lot more to tahini than meets the eye, though. This popular Middle Eastern condiment is made of ground sesame seeds, but according to mindbodygreen, “offers a richer, more savory flavor profile than your standard peanut butter. And it’s way […]
Thrift store items you should watch for in 2020
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2020 going to involve saving money? As you’re no doubt aware, one of the best ways to pare down your spending is to look for used items instead of buying brand new, and what better place to score a bargain than your friendly local thrift store? Thrift […]
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 […]
Should you avoid meat for good health? How to slice off the facts from the fiction
More than half of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions resolve to “eat healthier.” If you’re one, you might be confused about the role meat should play in your health. It’s no wonder you’re confused. One group of scientists says that reducing red and processed meat is a top priority for your health and the […]
Health workers 'should get more New Year Honours'
Health workers are less likely to get on the New Year Honours list than pop stars, politicians and athletes, analysis reveals Researchers said health workers didn’t get a proportionate number of awards They studied the types of people who have had Honours from 2009 to 2018 Policiticans, civil servants, educators and businesspeople all got more […]
Pregnant women and those with chronic diseases should get a flu shot now
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting a continued increase in influenza activity for the week ending Nov. 30, there is still time to get a flu shot. The vaccine is especially important for at-risk populations, says a Purdue University public health expert. The flu shot is safe for at-risk populations such […]