This week, we are shining an extra special spotlight on two fabulous pit bulls! Meet Max and Tony! These two pups are each looking for homes to call their own and adopters who will love them for who they are. Unfortunately, pit bulls often fall victim to unfair stereotypes and misconceptions and can sometimes spend […]
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The Surprising Ways Quarantine Is Messing With Your Body
If you think that spending hours sitting at home alone on the computer and/or staring at your TV or phone screen (in addition to experiencing an overwhelming amount of stress) during quarantine has not affected you, think again. COVID-19 has not only distorted our perception of time by destroying our “temporal cues” (via WebMD), but […]
Is it wise to carry on shielding between your first and second jabs?
Is it wise to carry on shielding in the 12 weeks between your first and second jabs? Concerns grow over change of vaccine plan amid spiralling Covid cases Initial advice called for one jab to be given and then another three weeks later But surgeries now told to postpone giving a second jab to those […]
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 […]
Does your pain feel different in English and Spanish?
We take for granted the fact that feelings such as love, happiness, or pain are described with different words and expressions across languages. But are these differences in the ways we express these feelings in different languages also tied to differences in the sensations themselves? Would a painful event like a stubbed toe or a […]
How to Tell if Your Fatigue Is a Sign of COVID-19
Feeling rundown here and there is a part of life. But, when you feel tired in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, it's only natural to wonder if your fatigue could be caused by COVID-19. Here's the deal: While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists fatigue as an official symptom of COVID-19, […]
Nasal spray to silence that ringing in your ear
Nasal spray of ‘love hormone’ oxytocin could banish ringing in the ears – which affects around seven million Britons A nasal spray of the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin could banish tinnitus — the ringing or buzzing in the ears that affects around seven million Britons. Also known as the ‘cuddle’ hormone, oxytocin is released by the brain […]
Your Guide to a Pet-Safe Halloween
As Halloween rounds the corner and we put on our spooky costumes, it’s important to remember to look out for our furry friends. Like any holiday, Halloween comes with its own set of hazards for our pets. The Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) wants to make sure your pets don’t receive any tricks this year – just […]
Need a Meownager and an Assistant (to the) Regional Meownager of Your Home Office? Meet Michael and Dwight!
Michael and Dwight have decided the corporate office life isn’t for them and are looking to cozy up in a new home office! This pair of kitties are bonded brothers and best friends, so this dynamic duo wants to be adopted together in the Los Angeles area. These guys are friendly with almost everyone they […]