It’s important to note that these contacts aren’t just anyone you’ve had casual interactions with, like someone you passed in the grocery store, Watson says. According to the CDC definition, these contacts are people you’ve had “significant contact” with, meaning that you’ve been within six feet of them for more than 15 minutes. Usually these […]
Get the latest on coronavirus. Sign up to the Daily Brief for news, explainers, how-tos, opinion and more. The nation has been given a glimmer of hope in the fight against coronavirus with the news that up to 30 million doses of a Covid-19 vaccine will be made available to the UK by September – […]
Of course, you can use real or mini bagels instead of chips. Vegans: Skip the salmon and use tofu-based cream cheese. 3. Yogurt bowl Dietitian, personal trainer, and wellness coach Maxine Yeung, M.S. R.D. C.P.T., tells SELF that she likes to make yogurt “sundaes” for no-cook meals when she’s hungry and craving something sweet. Top […]
“The idea that [having the antibodies is] a ticket or a passport or that you have a shield—that’s what makes me nervous,” Dr. Currier says, because that means those people will be less likely to follow precautions to reduce their risk for infection. As always, the best place to get specific recommendations for your unique […]
Most of us had never given much thought to what a ventilator does before the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you’d only encountered that uncomfortable feeling of having a tube down your throat during surgery. But now these machines have proven to be a crucial piece of equipment in managing the most severe symptoms associated with […]
In the future I imagine a lot of us will remember weird, small moments about the coronavirus pandemic: days we didn’t realize were turning points, tiny bright patches in the calm before the storm, random memories that don’t feel significant but somehow were. For me, I have a feeling I’m going to remember an interview […]
Lately, it’s been a lot of angsty emo, pop-punk, and, well, old Glee covers. If that seems like a weird mix, you’re not wrong, but these genres have something really important in common: They fill me with nostalgia. Everything going on with the pandemic constantly feels huge and uncertain and scary; this music transports me […]
Your workouts bring a lot of benefits: They relieve stress, improve your heart health, and help you get stronger. But what about exercise and your immune system? Do your workouts help your immune system—or can they actually weaken it? It’s a question that people are asking more and more as the novel coronavirus spreads. Total […]
If you’re willing to walk around with a bra on your face, Chelsea Handler has suggested a coronavirus face mask that could actually be a pretty good option. The comedian uploaded her Instagram DIY tutorial for the bra mask Tuesday, writing that with masks in short supply it was time to “take matters into our […]
Anyone else not sleeping, like at all, right now? Yeah, you’re not alone. Between the stress and fear that so many of us are feeling, to the complete blow to our usual routines, a lot of us are losing sleep right now. We can’t fix everything keeping you up at night, but we can offer […]
I’ve never been someone who likes to exercise at home. I like the accountability of training with other people, the adrenaline-pumping vibe of a fitness class packed with people I can silently compete with, and the focus that comes with putting your phone in a locker and just tuning into your body for the next […]
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Livingston does something similar with canned black beans, mixing them with oats, eggs, and seasoning, forming into patties, and oven-baking. 6) Turn to bold spice blends. If you’re not cooking with much fresh produce and aromatics, take advantage of shelf-stable ingredients that pack a lot of flavor into a little bottle. “[You want] something that […]
As the coronavirus outbreak spreads, more and more companies are urging their employees to work from home to help limit transmission. But that isn’t an option for many Americans. Employees who can telework tend to be concentrated in higher-paying positions that require more education ― i.e., white-collar office jobs. In recent years, workers with advanced […]
At this point, I don’t know many people who aren’t feeling at least a little anxious about the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Which, understandable. There’s plenty to be anxious about: the virus itself, how our country is handling the situation, financial and practical concerns around workplace and school closures, and the many unanswered […]