Young people have probably spent much more of their time than usual playing video games over the last few months thanks to the coronvirus pandemic. One report from telecoms firm Verizon said online gaming use went up 75% in the first week of lockdown in the US. What impact might this have on young people’s […]
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New research suggests US may need to stay at home until the summer to fight COVID-19
A new study by epidemiologists at the University of Notre Dame suggests social distancing measures at current levels in many states may need to be maintained until the summer to avoid a potentially deadly resurgence of the coronavirus. Results were particularly concerning when the model was used to evaluate the consequences of relaxing control measures […]
Ali Wong Didn't Know Miscarriages 'Could Happen' Until She Had One
Ali Wong didn’t realize that “miscarrying was a thing that could happen” until she suffered one herself. The comedian, 37, opened up about her pregnancy loss on Thursday, October 10, telling Health magazine, “That’s why I told everybody. I told the lady who cleans my house, and when she found out I was seven weeks along, […]
This 50-Year-Old Grandmother Had No Idea She Was Pregnant Until Two Months Before She Gave Birth
Imagine being told as a 50-year-old woman that you’ve officially entered menopause, only to learn a few months later that—surprise!—you’re pregnant. And if that’s not already shocking enough, the cherry on the cake is that you’re 26 weeks along and only have two months to prepare to bring a newborn into the world. Congratulations! Wait, what? According to Naples Daily […]
Lauren’s High-Deductible Health Plan Meant Expensive Copays – Until She Used GoodRx
In insurance-speak, this is called a high-deductible health plan, or HDHP. Last year, 46% of Americans with employment-based insurance had an HDHP, which requires you to spend at least $1,350 annually before your plan contributes. Employers prefer HDHPs because they save both the company and their employees money. In the past few years, many companies […]