Burning incense has been a common practice in China since 2000 BC, often used for religious practices. People from ancient China used various plants and herbs such as sandalwood and cinnamon as incense (via Heddels). The purpose for burning incense varies. Today, people use incense for prayer, worship, or simply for aromatic purposes to make
Polls show Americans are increasingly interested in getting vaccinated against covid-19, but such surveys are largely national, leaving a big question: When the vaccines become available to the general public, will enough people get it in your county, city or neighborhood to keep your community safe? Data on childhood vaccines, such as the one that
As early as the 13th century, scholars proposed that diseases were caused by ‘invisible entities’ unseen to the naked eye. However, it was not until the 1670s when Antonie van Leeuwenhoek made his microscope did the theory gain traction. Just as seeing tiny ‘animalcules’ zipping around under the microscope enabled the field to advance, it
You’ve gone through the appointment rigmarole to get signed up for a COVID vaccine, got your first shot, waited the required three to four week period for your second. But when that booster dose comes, be warned that you might be experiencing symptoms a few hours later. Emily Miller, an ICU nurse at OhioHealth Riverside,
In a new ongoing panel survey by Northwestern University and The Ohio State University, researchers find Americans significantly less concerned they could die of COVID-19, while their overall perceived likelihood of contracting the virus remained relatively consistent from December through February. “Public Attitudes about COVID-19 Vaccination,” a study of 1,200 Americans surveyed monthly from December
Sticking up for her granddaughter. Julie Chrisley said that while 8-year-old Chloe doesn’t know about racist comments written about her online, she chooses to clap back anyway. Take That! Lindsay Arnold and More Celeb Moms Clap Back at Parenting Police “People will write things like, ‘She doesn’t fit into your family,’ and it hurts my
Setting the record straight. Maci Bookout opened up about her son Bentley’s wrestling diet eight months after saying he was cutting weight. ‘Teen Mom’ Stars Clap Back at Parenting Police Over the Years “I shouldn’t have used that term because there’s such a thing as cutting weight and that is not healthy,” the Teen Mom
If your sun is in Libra, you probably know that this could indicate that you’re indecisive or focused on justice. After all, Libra’s symbol is the scale. There’s more to being a Libra, however, than being upset by inequality and having trouble picking an entrée at a restaurant. Astrology app Co—Star explains that someone with
You’ve no doubt noticed that the tea aisle has gone green. What used to be a packet of green tea here and there is now shelves filled with green teas of all types, with flavors from refreshing to grassy to smoky. Now, whole cafes have opened up devoted to the stuff, Instagram is peppered with
The ketogenic diet is a popular low-carb, high-fat diet that often involves tracking net carbs. Those “net” carbs are generally defined as the amount of carbohydrates in a food or drink that your body can digest and use for energy. The idea behind keto, after all, is to move your body away from using carbs
With gyms closed, more of us are turning to running to get our fitness fix. But there is one problem with that – it’s freezing. Starting a brand new running regime with this kind of extreme mid-winter weather can actually be quite dangerous, and leave you susceptible to a whole host of injuries. But, as
Conversations about the effects of COVID-19 tend to be binary. There are the young, who are fortunate enough to be asymptomatic, or to suffer with nothing more than a headache, a sniffle and a temporary loss of taste and smell. Then there are the less fortunate—the vulnerable and sick. But the truth, as ever, is
Chronic pain can be excruciating, debilitating and hard to describe. Yet the best way to get the right treatment for the exact pain you’re experiencing is to put those symptoms into words, so your doctor can pinpoint a diagnosis and help you find relief. The Arthritis Foundation created a guide with suggestions for communicating your
If you needed more motivation to wear a mask and avoid crowds, here you go: coronavirus has been linked to erectile dysfunction, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Endocrinological Investigation. Some male survivors of COVID-19 will have lasting damage that affects blood flow to the penis, and the long-term psychological effects
For those who aren’t particularly keen on needles, acupressure might be a more viable option for a natural pain relief treatment. Since acupuncture focuses on releasing stagnant energy pockets throughout the body through the application of needles, acupressure claims to do the same thing — but using a practitioner’s fingers. Verywell Health explains that Traditional
Not on the same page. Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev welcomed their son, Matteo, in July and don’t have immediate plans to give the 3-month-old a sibling. Working Mom! See Nikki Bella’s Sweetest Pics With Son Matteo “I honestly want to be one and done,” the former professional wrestler, 36, exclusively told Us Weekly while
Reflecting on her road to parenthood. Jamie Lynn Spears opened up about her reaction to finding out she was pregnant at age 16. Drew Barrymore, Will Kopelman and More Former Couples Crushing Coparenting “You have your first love, or what you call love in high school. You think it’s forever, and then oh, my gosh,
Aspirin is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Its main ingredient comes from a natural product, salicin, found in plants such as willow and myrtle. Aspirin is also a good example of how myths build up around ancient medicines. Its origins have been closely linked with Hippocrates, the famous ancient Greek
(HealthDay)—Telemedicine has rapidly grown as a way to get medical care in the era of COVID-19, but a new study reveals that a doctor’s evaluation by phone or video may miss crucial clues to impending health problems. Telemedicine visits accounted for about 35% of primary care visits between April and June—a huge increase for what
We first learned of Melania Trump’s COVID-19 test status on Friday, October 2. The First Lady tweeted at the time, “As too many Americans have done this year, @potus & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19. We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements. Please be sure you
