The notice from the federal health insurance marketplace grabbed Andrew Schenker’s attention: ACT NOW: YOU’RE AT RISK OF LOSING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE STARTING JANUARY 1, 2021. As he read the notice, though, the Blacksburg, Virginia, resident became exasperated. Schenker, his wife and their teenage son have a bronze-level marketplace plan. Based on their income of about […]
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A Doctor Explains What it Means if You Get Tired After You Poop
We all have embarrassing health-related questions that just need to be answered. And chances are, more than half have to do with poop. Here’s one you may have pondered more than once while on your porcelain throne: Why am I so dang tired after I poop? Well, thankfully Dr. Sameer Islam is here to answer […]
What you need to know about COVID-19 variants
New strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus are emerging around the world, and evidence suggests that these new viruses—including a strain identified in the United Kingdom that seems to spread more quickly than others—have been circulating within the United States. For help understanding the implications of these new strains of the virus that causes COVID-19, the […]
To stretch or not to stretch: What you need to know about exercise warm-ups
Over the past 20 years, static muscle stretching has gotten a bad rap. Once considered an essential part of any sport or exercise warm-up, static stretching has now been removed from the picture almost entirely. This move followed extensive research showing that static stretching—where we stretch and then hold the muscle at an extended length […]
Can you find true, lasting love on Tinder? Study finds it’s possible
(HealthDay)—Tinder, Grindr and other dating apps have a reputation for encouraging casual hookups, but a new study suggests app users may be looking for —and finding—love in all the right places after all. Unlike more traditional dating sites such as Match.com and EHarmony, these apps are largely based on rating photos. You swipe right if […]
Why tidying your kitchen will help you polish off the pounds!
Why tidying your kitchen will help you polish off the pounds! Losing just 4lbs of excess weight can transform your health — and our 12 ingenious tweaks will help make it so much easier Over-indulged this festive season? Carrying a few extra pounds? Feeling sluggish and unfit? Fear not, help is just around the corner. […]
You were exposed to COVID-19. Does everyone in your house have to quarantine?
Your kid’s school calls. They’ve been exposed to COVID-19. You know to keep them home for 14 days. But does the whole family need to quarantine? What happens if you were exposed at work, and you live with other people? Should the entire household stay home? There are countless scenarios where one person might be […]
Yes, you still need to wear a mask after you get the COVID-19 vaccine
The country’s first coronavirus vaccinations are now being distributed. The FDA granted the Pfizer vaccine emergency authorization for use, and it’s expected that soon, possibly by this week, it will do the same for the Moderna vaccine. In trials, the Pfizer vaccine was 95% effective in preventing COVID-19, and the Moderna vaccine stands at 94%, […]
Here’s Why You Need Both COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, BNT162b2, is finally here. Just three days after the FDA granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), U.S. health care professionals began receiving their first shots. (Those in long-term care facilities are expected to start receiving theirs next week.) The key thing to note: This vaccine has two shots. To be fully effective—we’re taking […]
What You Should Know Before Seeing A Psychic For The First Time
Interest in psychics, mediums, and the paranormal is at an all-time high — and the holiday season often leads even more people to seek divine guidance or connection with loved ones on the other side. If you are considering seeing a psychic for the first time, there are a few things you’ll want to consider […]