If you’re suffering from coronavirus anxiety or starting to go stir-crazy in self-isolation, it can be difficult to muster up any positive feelings. The world is a bleak place at the moment, so it’s understandable. Thankfully, an expert in happiness is here to teach people tips and tricks on how to regain joyful emotions amid
Toilet paper and ventilators may be unlikely bedfellows, but they serve as powerful symbols of the growing tensions between urban and rural regions in Australia and elsewhere amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, the media reported dozens of frenetic “supermarket swoops” across the nation. Busloads of city residents converged on rural grocery stores to fill
Kaitlyn Dobrow, 25, from southern California, was a fit, active 18-year-old when she caught bacterial meningitis. The terrifying illness caused her to lose more than half of her skin and required all four limbs to be amputated. On the night before she was admitted to hospital, Kaitlyn had a bad headache and spent the night with intense
Back in 2017, the Boy Scouts of America announced that they would begin allowing girls to join; in 2018, they announced their decision to remove the word “Boy” from their common program name. At the time, Michelle Harris, whose daughter Mackenzie Harris made history in the very first class of girls to join the historically
Almost every aspect of normal life has changed in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic. That includes Americans’ shopping habits. Stores people used to frequent without a second thought, like Walmart, are making adjustments to their policies to better serve the shifting needs of customers. Most recently, the chain announced on its website that daily
James Martin is one of the nation’s most-loved TV chefs. He just seems like a really nice down-to-earth guy, who happens to cook on the telly – you can imagine having a good chat with him down the pub. Many of us will remember James, 47, from his fun bandana-wearing days on nineties TV show
If you’ve ever had sleep paralysis, you know how terrifying it can be. You wake up in the middle of the night in darkness and can’t move your arms or legs. Then you try to yell out, but you can’t speak. Some also report feeling a negative presence in the room that is trying to
Jennifer Garner has shared some genius kitchen hacks on her Pretend Cooking Show. In 2018, she explained how to soften butter without a microwave. In March 2020, she also explained how to DIY buttermilk when you don’t have it. Over her 48 years of life, Jennifer Garner (happy birthday, btw!) has wowed audiences with her
The Russian government has authorised the use of an anti-malarial drug to treat coronavirus patients despite international concerns over its safety and effectiveness. The government published an order late Thursday allowing the use of hydroxychloroquine on patients after China donated more than 68,000 packs of the tablets to Russia. The order was published after President
The world health organization (WHO) considers that a new epidemic of Ebola for “inevitable”, but is better prepared than at the outbreak of the disease in West Africa by the end of 2013. Experts agree that the disease break out again and that there will be a new epidemic, said WHO Director Margaret Chan on
Food Network star Giada de Laurentiis is the “modern Italian meets California” cuisine queen. “I try to lighten recipes and make them more accessible to people. I wouldn’t say that I make Italian food that your grandma would make, but more of a younger, more modern version,” she told us in 2012. So, it’s no
Editor’s note: Due to high demand for their produce boxes right now, Misfits Market is currently not accepting first-time orders and has set up a waitlist to get new subscribers in on the ugly produce party as soon as possible. Subscribers may also experiencedelays as the company works through supply chain issues related to COVID-19.
Health hazard: fish product is recalled because of contaminants As the Federal office for consumer protection and food safety (BVL) reported, was started due to a possible health risk, a recall for “Neubauer’s Original Brunswick herring salad”. The fish product may contain metallic foreign body. According to the BVL, the product “Neubauer’s Original Brunswick herring
(HealthDay)—The overall prevalence of self-reported hypertension is 32.4 percent, with prevalence higher among men than women and among blacks, according to research published in the April 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Claudine M. Samanic, Ph.D., from the CDC in Atlanta, and colleagues analyzed data
Setting a bigger weight-loss goal, like losing 20 pounds, may feel overwhelming at times. You may get impatient and feel desperate to finallyhit the finish line. But sustainable weight loss requires creating healthy habits, like making gradual dietary changes and incorporating consistent fitness into your weekly schedule. Weight loss ultimately requires the same approaches whether
The Coronavirus spreads: In Germany, 3218 people are already as a result of Covid-19 died, 128.514 are currently infected with the Virus. Worldwide, more than 1.7 million Corona cases were registered. Meanwhile, the United States recorded the most cases. All the information about the Corona-crisis you will find in the News Ticker of FOCUS Online.
In a review of past studies, researchers say it’s apparent that people who regularly use marijuana experience withdrawal symptoms when they quit. They say they hope their research will help those going through withdrawal to navigate that process better. Experts note that for most people quitting marijuana, withdrawal symptoms are mild and short-lived. As legalization
Photographer Alison Reynolds was supposed to be photographing the birth of her best friend’s second child last week. As you can probably guess, those plans had to change, due to social-distancing and new hospital rules. But sometimes, the most beautiful portraits happen in unexpected ways. Shelle Whisenhunt welcomed baby Paulson Riggs into a difficult world.
The struggle to put healthy, flavorful meals on the table even on busy weeknights is one we all face. Luckily, there’s a truly easy solution for those of us who want something simple: sheet pan recipes. Instead of relying on pressure-cooking or slow cookers, just add your favorite protein, some veggies and seasoning to a rimmed
Monsoon rainfall has become more unpredictable in India. Floods and droughts have become more common and pose multiple risks to human health and wellbeing, with children under five being particularly vulnerable. New research finds that more assistance needs to be provided to communities in flood-prone areas to protect children under five from undernutrition. Little is