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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care professionals have worked hard to develop treatments for patients, and they have learned to manage the risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19. From protective measures to monoclonal antibody therapy and other treatments, Dr. Raymund Razonable, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert, discusses the current treatments

Douglas Driscoll, a 43-year-old CEO from Sydney, Australia, shares his physical and mental transformation with Men’s Health. As I’m sure is the case with most people, my weight gain happened gradually; I didn’t realize until it was too late. I was stuck in a bit of a rut and the combination of a poor diet,

During the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists have increasingly played a key role as being the first point of contact for people with wounds, both chronic and acute. As the burden of wound care increases through the aging population and with many people being reluctant to go into the hospital or primary care setting, this key role

In your teens and 20s, it used to be that you could eat pizza every night for a week without a lot of pushback from your body in the form of extra pounds. In your 40s, not so much. Maybe you’re even eating much better now, but weight is still accumulating. It’s usually not just

As many people age, they start to understand why their parents always complained about their backs. They get sore! Especially after waking up, your vertebrae can feel stiff and uncomfortable — particularly if you’re using the wrong mattress. According to Health, nearly 80 percent of Americans report suffering from back pain, either sporadic or chronic.

WITH THE GLOBAL-pandemic-slash-economic-collapse-slash-political-unrest of the past year, we’ve been thinking a lot about mental health. What it means; how we can improve it; and where people seem the healthiest. Our analysis of 100 major American cities factored in per capita mental-health-care providers, fit-brain behaviors (sleep, physical activity, no excessive drinking), deaths due to mental disorders

If you were born between December 22 and January 19, congrats you are a Capricorn! According to YourTango, this earth sign is represented by a sea goat or goat and is known for being incredibly grounded. As with all astrological signs, there are both good and bad traits for Capricorn, though, so what are Capricorns

Stomach cramps can happen for a multitude of reasons, but they can be debilitating no matter the cause. According to Healthline, the pain often revolves around a muscle strain, indigestion, gas retention, or dehydration. While they can be incredibly uncomfortable, most cramps aren’t cause for alarm. It helps to diagnose the source of your discomfort before

Her favorite role! Jennifer Garner loves life with her and her ex-husband Ben Affleck’s three kids. The former couple tied the knot in June 2005 and started growing their family that same year.  Violet arrived in December 2005, followed by Seraphina and Samuel, in 2009 and 2012, respectively. Following the exes’ 2015 split, Garner and Affleck have

Despite how much everyone loves to hate it, more people online date than you may think. That’s right, according to the Pew Research Center, three in 10 adults in the United States report having used a dating site or app at some point in their lives. Of course, usage varies significantly by age and sexual orientation,

January is known as the most depressing month of the year. Team that with lockdown 3.0 and it’s no wonder we’re all feeling a bit ‘meh’. But did you know that what you eat and drink can have a massive impact on how you think and feel? There is strong evidence to suggest that food

Back in early November, we starting marking our calendars for January 2021 and all of the new food product launches that would come with the new year. One of the most anticipated items was the Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles coffee creamers by International Delight, and we can finally celebrate because both flavors are being

EVERYONE’S BEEN paying much more attention (cough cough COVID-19) to what they’re inhaling these days. And it made us wonder: As a country, what are we inhaling these days? Our research team went deep into the data on 100 major U. S. cities and scored each on several sets of data to determine overall lung

Who doesn’t love dogs? They’re cuddly, loyal companions, and force us to get out and get some exercise and fresh air. Even when we would rather keep being lazy on the couch. Yes, we love our four-legged friends, no matter what type of breed they are. But when the question came up of which dog

Dr. Nesheiwat says America needs to continue social distancing with the approaching flu season 22 states report spikes in coronavirus cases; reaction from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat. Fall is here, meaning the days of cooler weather, changing leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes are ahead. But with the new season also comes the seasonal

As Canadian public schools open up again this fall in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, things will be very different. Each province is bringing in its own rules and guidelines, and many jurisdictions are mandating that older students wear masks all day. Others are using additional measures to minimize the chance of students

Nobody ever said being pregnant was easy. After all, you’re growing an entire human body — within your human body. You’re likely tired, maybe it’s hard to move around, and depending on how far along you are, even getting dressed can be uncomfortable at best. All kinds of weird parts of you swell during pregnancy.

You already know that cardio exercise is one common component of weight loss success. But if you’ve been relying on traditional methods like cycling and running recently, you might want to change up your routine and give swimming a try. “Although swimming seems relatively hard and sometimes scary, it’s one of the best cardiovascular workouts

Look, I love avocados. That’s why I get pretty dang frustrated every time I’m at the store and the only buying options I have are unripe, hard-as-a-rock lil’ guys. I typically buy them anyway and just try to wait it out until they’re ready for my avocado toast and guac. But you know what? Sometimes

National Bike Month ain’t over yet, people. (What? You didn’t know that was a thing?) And as such, it’s high time your kids put the pedal to the, um, shoe — and got moving. In fact, now that the sun is making a more frequent appearance, it’s a great time to hop off the stationary