THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2020 — Young athletes who’ve had moderate COVID-19 symptoms should be symptom-free for 14 days and get their doctor’s OK before returning to practices or games, according to a leading group of U.S. pediatricians. An electrocardiogram (EKG) is also recommended for those who’ve had moderate COVID-19 symptoms, the American Academy of Pediatrics […]
How and when will we know that a COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective?
With COVID-19 vaccines currently in the final phase of study, you’ve probably been wondering how the FDA will decide if a vaccine is safe and effective. Based on the status of the Phase 3 trials currently underway, it is unlikely that the results of these trials will be available before November. But it is likely […]
Watch Jenni 'JWoww' Farley Crack Up When Son Greyson, 4, Flips Off Camera
Oops! Jenni “JWoww” Farley had the best response to her 4-year-old son, Greyson, flipping off the camera during a recent video. Get to Know the Next Generation of ‘Jersey Shore’ Kids “How’s your 2020 going?” the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star, 34, captioned Wednesday, July 1, footage via Twitter. In the social media upload, the […]
Desperate to hit the gym when they reopen? Do these exercises first
Desperate to hit the gym when they reopen? Do these five exercises first, writes MARIAM AL-ROUBI The lockdown has given Britain something it did not need – an even more sedentary lifestyle. But it’s not just the closure of gyms and swimming pools that has harmed the nation’s well-being over the past three months. Millions have also missed out on […]
When you do 30 minutes of cardio every day, this is what happens to your body
Adding 30 minutes of cardio to your daily routine could be a total game-changer. And, considering there are plenty of cardio moves you can do at home, you don’t even have to go to a gym to work up a sweat! According to the Mayo Clinic, adults should do 30 minutes of “moderate physical activity” […]
The biggest mistake you’re making when washing your face masks
Face masks have become a regular sight these days, particularly since the CDC made its recommendation on the use of face masks during the coronavirus. And if you’ve been good about staying home during shelter-in-place guidelines, you might not have thought about cleaning your face mask on the rare occasions when you’ve gone out, since […]
Here's What It Means When Someone Calls You a 'Simp'
If you’ve ever complimented a woman, apparently you’re a simp. A group of young men, who are, frankly, entitled assholes, have been posting TikTok videos labeling other dudes this new(ish) term. In the video, a young man (typically) stands in frame, while a mashup of Rockstar by Post Malone and Hey Ya by Outkast plays […]
Does blood type matter when it comes to coronavirus? A Chinese study says yes
People with type A blood are more likely to catch coronavirus and die from it, according to a new study published in Wuhan, China. Type A is one of the most common blood types, but scientists urged people not to be concerned if they have type A. Those with type O blood may be less […]
JNK protein triggers nerve cells to withdraw their synapses when stressed
Synapses are tiny cell protrusions where electrochemical impulses pass between nerves. Prolonged stress in the brain causes synapse withdrawal and maladaptive changes to circuits that are linked to the development of major depressive disorder. Postdoctoral Researcher Patrik Hollós and colleagues used a light-activated optogenetic tool to switch off the activity of a protein called JNK […]
What happens when you Kiss in the body
Whether as an intimate love expressions of today, on Valentine’s day, or just on a whim: A kiss takes an average of twelve seconds, and sets a lot in motion. Because each meeting of two pairs of Lips countless messengers are exchanged substances, but also bacteria and other germs. What happens if there is a […]