As the coronavirus continues to upend our routines, many Americans have recently found themselves in new, foreign territory: working from home. Working remotely is often romanticized—("Whee! Sweatpants all day!")—but for those unfamiliar with its finer machinations, it can be difficult to navigate, and comes with...
As the United States experiences widespread school closures and governmental orders to close public places that attract crowds, you're likely to hear the term "social distancing" several times a day. Social distancing includes several measures that can slow down the spread of COVID-19 to prevent...
Everyone has been touched to some degree by the Covid-19 virus outbreak. Our sincere hope is that for you, your family and your co-workers, the impact has not been too great. Our goal is to inform you, and in the spirit of the PHMP, by reviewing...
Sometimes to get where you're going, that means flying. So before you board that plane, consider these three simple tips to help keep yourself germ-free. 1 Be on your germ guard Before setting foot in an airport, train station, or bus station, Jason Tetro, microbiology researcher and...
Touch is one of the ways people interact with the world around them. If you tried to keep track of how many times you touched something, including your own nose, eyes, or mouth, you'd probably give up counting within a few minutes. As natural as it...
Don't Overeat Where the esophagus opens into the stomach, there is a ring-like muscle known as the lower esophageal sphincter. It acts as a valve and is supposed to prevent the acidic contents of the stomach from going up into the esophagus. It naturally opens when...
Winter isn't coming; winter is here. And while this winter has, for many, been relatively moderate, in some parts of the world, people face what's called "Extreme Cold." Hmm ...
A stuffy nose can ruin your day and your night ...
A stuffy nose can ruin your day and your night ...
Several common cold medicines can raise your blood pressure and increase your risk for a heart attack — especially if you have a history of cardiovascular disease. It's winter, we're in the middle of cold season, and you might be looking for over-the-counter decongestants to feel...
We know more about how to care for our skin than ever before, but with a dizzying array of science-based options out there all vying for a spot on our bathroom counter, things can get overwhelming fast. If you've ever bailed out on a shopping cart...
We know more about how to care for our skin than ever before, but with a dizzying array of science-based options out there all vying for a spot on our bathroom counter, things can get overwhelming fast. If you've ever bailed out on a shopping cart...
Are you a glass half-empty or half-full sort of person? Studies have demonstrated that both can impact your physical and mental health and that being a positive thinker is the better of the two. A recent study followed 70,000 women from 2004 to 2012 and found that...
New Year's can signify a fresh start. For some, this means setting health goals, such as losing weight, following a healthier diet, and starting an exercise routine. However, more often than not, the resolutions we choose are highly restrictive and unsustainable, leading most people to break...
Even if most teens aren't suffering from a true addiction to their phones, they may be experiencing altered childhoods because of the technology. Colleen Hartz's daughter is 19 years old and is rarely ever seen without her phone in hand. "She uses it for everything," the...