Every kid loves smooshing around some play dough, right? In fact, kids probably love using play dough just as much as parents hate scraping kids’ erstwhile creations out of the carpet — and finding half of an $8 pack of the stuff dried completely solid once the kids have touched…
All the Zoom calls and screen time are bad for your eyes. Here are ways to protect your eyesight
Long meetings are a necessary evil in most careers. Now that so many people are working from home, meetings have transitioned from in-person to online video calls. Hours and hours spent staring at your screen can strain your eyes. Every device emits blue light, which the sun also emits. “Blue…
Ten tips for looking after your back while you’re sitting down
Working from home is challenging. Apart from reduced social interaction and the domestic juggling involved, homes are not usually designed to replicate a workplace environment when it comes to employees’ health. Instead, improvised work stations have become the norm for many people, whether it’s a dining table, a sofa, or…
Know your target: Fundamental science will lead us to coronavirus vaccines
The current pandemic, and maybe even more importantly the next one, will be beaten in the laboratory by strong fundamental science that informs smart medical responses and public policy. Globally, the research community is galvanized to fight this virus: researchers are developing ways to reuse personal protective equipment, devising better…
Disinfecting your phone daily could help stop diseases from spreading
There are billions of mobile phones in use around the globe. They are present on every single continent, in every single country and in every single city. We reviewed the research on how mobile phones carry infectious pathogens such as bacteria and viruses, and we believe they are likely to…
How to safely care for someone with COVID-19 in your household
Most people who get sick with COVID-19 should be able to recover at home without the need for hospitalization. Because of that, it’s important to know what to do if someone in your household becomes infected. How can someone give that patient the care he or she needs without putting…
When you eat spinach every day, this is what happens to your body
There’s no question that spinach is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Self magazine gives this green, leafy vegetable a score of 91 out of 100 for nutrient balance, meaning that it’s well-balanced, complete nutrition. Spinach has lots of essential vitamins and it’s low in calories, making it…
Play your part, stay apart: Advice and insight on physical distancing
It has been a month since the wide-ranging safer-at-home directive went into effect in Los Angeles on March 17, following, and followed by, similar policies in other states and countries around the world. It’s been hard. It’s wreaked havoc on our economy, our communities and our sense of emotional well-being….
The best ways to strengthen your immune system during the coronavirus pandemic
Although there is no cure or specific treatment for COVID-19, there are some things you can do to strengthen your immune system against the coronavirus. Here are scientifically supported ways to help fight off illness. Get enough sleep The amount of sleep you’re getting each night can make a big…
Yes, Your Pubic Hair Can Actually Affect Your Health
First of all, why do we even have it? So, there’s a case for keeping the bush Given these built-in protective benefits, embracing your womanly nature might be worthwhile. However, do take note: “Bacteria grows in moisture, and sometimes hair can contribute to having more of a moist area,” Shepherd…
Make Sure To CHECK These Items On Your List If You Don’t Want Your Vacation To SUCK
There is a current trend on Instagram and other social media sites about millennials that’s just too hard to ignore, and that is the need to travel. More and more people are traveling and getting stamps on their passports each month. Some even go to extremes and quit their jobs…