Physical activity is good for your concentration – here's why

Jan 09, 2021 12:05 pm UTC| Health

Whether its during the post-lunch slump or just one of those days, we all struggle to concentrate on what were doing sometimes, whether thats at work, school, or home. Being able to concentrate on what were doing would...

Exhausted by 2020? Here are 5 steps to recover and feel more rested throughout 2021

Jan 06, 2021 08:46 am UTC| Health

For most of us, 2020 was an exhausting year. The COVID-19 pandemic heralded draining physical health concerns, social isolation, job dislocation, uncertainty about the future and related mental health issues. Although...

Whether slow or fast, here's how your metabolism influences how many calories you burn each day

Dec 30, 2020 00:18 am UTC| Health

Its a common dieters lament: Ugh, my metabolism is so slow, Im never going to lose any weight. When people talk about a fast or slow metabolism, what theyre really getting at is how many calories their body burns as...

How to outsmart your COVID-19 fears and boost your mood in 2021

Dec 30, 2020 00:18 am UTC| Health

After a year of toxic stress ignited by so much fear and uncertainty, now is a good time to reset, pay attention to your mental health and develop some healthy ways to manage the pressures going forward. Brain science...

Vaccines may soon make travel possible again. But how quickly will it return — and will it be forever changed?

Dec 29, 2020 14:12 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the global tourism industry to a screeching halt in 2020. With vaccines starting to be rolled out, there is hope international travel can resume soon, but exactly when and how is the...

Bzzz, slap! How to treat insect bites (home remedies included)

Dec 29, 2020 13:53 pm UTC| Health

Its the holidays and were spending more time outdoors. This means were exposed to the more annoying and painful aspects of summer insect bites and stings. There are plenty of products at the local pharmacy to treat...

FDA authorized first over-the-counter COVID-19 test – useful but not a game changer

Dec 19, 2020 10:04 am UTC| Health

Soon, people in the U.S. will be able to pick up a rapid antigen test for COVID-19 from their local drugstore without a prescription, test themselves and process the results at home. The Ellume COVID-19 Home Test that...