Not surprisingly, the words “COVID-19 mutations” stir up worry. We have felt the very real consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, and the vaccine rollout brought an inkling of hope. Will new strains of the virus threaten that? The good news: Experts don’t believe so. Many remain hopeful the COVID vaccine will still help our bodies […]
Experts know and are learning a lot about the coronavirus vaccine, shots that offer many a glimmer of hope as the pandemic continues to rage on and as daily death counts reach all-time highs. At this point, millions of Americans have received the coronavirus vaccine, which has given experts a clearer picture of the treatment […]
At the start of the new year, my husband and I were reflecting about what we hope for our two kids both now and as they grow up. Rather quickly, we agreed that we just want them to be happy, whatever paths they take. It sounded nice when we said it, and it’s true. I […]
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If the novelty of exercising at home has truly worn off, it’s time to shake things up. You may have spent the past 10 months doing the same YouTube workout over and over again ― or you may have yet to delve into the world of online fitness. But there are thousands of videos, live […]
More people are presenting with “COVID tongues” and “strange mouth ulcers” after coming down with the coronavirus, according to the professor leading the United Kingdom’s COVID Symptom Study app. Tim Spector, an expert in genetic epidemiology at King’s College London, tweeted a photo of a person’s tongue coated with white patches. He said one in […]
As temperatures dip and days get shorter around this time of year, it’s not uncommon to experience the “winter blues.” But for many people, these negative feelings and behaviors are signs of something more serious ― seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD. “Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that […]
The rapid development and approval of COVID-19 vaccines for use in the U.S. has been truly remarkable. Millions of Americans have already received at least one dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines (two doses are required for both). And public health experts are working hard to improve distribution across the U.S. One roadblock has […]
Patrick Dempsey knows the humorous and heartfelt sides of parenthood. The former “Grey’s Anatomy” star and his wife, Jillian Fink, have a daughter, Talula Fyfe, and twin sons, Sullivan and Darby. Since becoming a dad in 2002, the actor has shared glimpses into his parenting experience. In honor of his birthday, we’ve rounded up 14 […]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, parents, educators and mental health experts have paid a lot of attention to taking care of their really young kids, simply because babies, toddlers and early elementary school children require a a lot of hands-on care. And they have spent a lot of time thinking about how teenagers are coping. […]