Healthy Living

Celebrate birthdays, even when you’re not together. I think a birthday without a cake is an absolute travesty, so I always make sure to bake someone a birthday cake if I find out no one else plans to. This year, even though my dad isn’t here with me, I baked his favorite carrot-pineapple cake in […]

The coronavirus pandemic has tragically taken the lives of tens of thousands of Americans, leading to a lot of grief among loved ones. “This health crisis is impacting so many people that we are bound to know someone who knows someone who has succumbed to the illness,” said Amanda K. Darnley, a licensed psychologist in […]

Remdesivir is the new coronavirus buzzword popping up in headline after headline. Health officials have had their eyes on the investigational anti-viral drug for the past few weeks, hoping it may prove to be an effective treatment for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. Now, we’ve got a bit of evidence suggesting the […]

Once coronavirus restrictions lift, we face huge changes in the way we go about our lives ― it’s been suggested that social distancing will continue until we have a vaccine (or treatment) for the virus, which could be another year. When we eventually return to our workplaces, start commuting by bus, train and even plane, […]

Mother’s Day 2020 is going to be a bit … different compared to years past. There will be no group brunches at restaurants or other big in-person family gatherings. Kids won’t be bringing home cute crafts they made with their art teachers at school. And the holiday may feel less festive for families dealing with […]

If you’ve ever struggled with body image or wished you could change specific things about your appearance, you’ve probably heard someone say, “It’s only a big deal to you, no one else notices!” Often, that’s true, but just as often it’s unhelpful ― we care what other people think, sure, but these issues are rooted […]

A previous version of this article originally appeared in HuffPost Spain. The coronavirus lockdown has many people focusing on moving their bodies. Faced with the prospect of not being able to go to a gym or a class, many have turned to YouTube and Instagram in search of workouts. While it’s good to exercise, of […]

Since social distancing measures were put in place mid-March, I’ve noticed a considerable uptick in both the number of times I check my phone each day and how many hours I spend staring at that little screen — and I’m not the only one. At first, seeing these big increases on Moment — the app […]

There’s a lot of talk about how achieving herd immunity for COVID-19 is the key to reopening the economy during the current pandemic. Put simply, this is when enough of a population becomes immune to a disease ― either because they’ve been vaccinated or because they’ve had the disease and recovered and developed immunity. As […]

People in most of the United States are currently staying at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. While we stay isolated and practice social distancing, many folks are thinking ahead to what society might look like after restrictions are eased, and which safety measures will help keep […]

There’s no “right” way to navigate this coronavirus pandemic — everyone lives and copes differently. That being said, fostering a sense of community may make getting through this time a little bit easier. Enter this weekly guide. Every Sunday, we’ll bring you a short list of products, routines, workouts, recipes, apps and other things we […]

By now, you’ve probably heard about the coronavirus antibody tests, and how they may be the best shot we’ve got at opening up the economy and returning to some sort of normalcy. Researchers and hospital systems across the country have started conducting antibody tests on thousands of people to map out just how far the […]

Earlier this month, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo was in an active fight against the novel coronavirus. He described a relentless fever, wild dreams and difficulty breathing. Then a pulmonary expert told him he needed to “fight” back by stretching his torso and breathing in deeply. Cuomo said he changed his approach to include deep breathing. […]

The world is currently very scary and weird. We’re all acutely aware that exercise can help us get out of a mental funk during the coronavirus pandemic, but sometimes nothing sounds worse than a home workout. But know this: However much or little you are moving, you are doing just fine. There is no guidebook […]

Now that we’re home at all hours of the day because of coronavirus lockdowns, it’s more appealing than ever to turn to a nice cup of coffee as a way to cope. People are making it to pass the time, consuming it to stay alert through home-schooling and work, even trying out whipped coffee. Before […]

A common refrain during the COVID-19 pandemic: Life is a blur. The days all seem to blend together — is it Tuesday or Friday? And the line between work and leisure time is obscured when your living room doubles as your home office. I wish days of the week underwear were still a thing so […]

The novel coronavirus has affected hundreds of thousands of people across the globe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And while the majority of COVID-19 cases continue to largely affect older adults or those with preexisting health conditions, experts stress that the coronavirus can be extremely dangerous for the young and healthy, […]

As doctors and scientists race to understand the many ways in which COVID-19 ― the illness caused by the novel coronavirus ― affects the brain and body, they’re also trying to figure out the sort of long-term impact the infection could have on patients. The virus has only been around since late December, or at […]

Focusing on fitness can be a welcome respite from the anxiety caused by the coronavirus. Exercise is a known stress reliever that shifts our minds away from things that are worrying us. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, regular sweat sessions can even help reestablish a sense of normalcy for those who are used to having […]

The easiest spaghetti meal with kitchen staples. Growing up, my parents used to make their own version of Chicken Spaghetti whenever we were short on time or just wanted something easy. It only requires four simple ingredients: Chicken, spaghetti of your choice, peas (which are optional) and zesty Italian dressing. (The zesty version is key!) […]