How am I doing? It’s a question most of us have likely asked ourselves, especially during the pandemic, which has distressed us, upended us, disconnected us. Maybe you asked it when two bad days turned into four, or when you…
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How to Do Leg Raises the Right Way
The leg raise is a fantastic core exercise that every lifter should keep in their ab exercise library. Leg raises can be easily scaled and performed virtually anywhere with no equipment needed. Given it’s position, the move can be a…
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New York nurse who was first coronavirus vaccine recipient: Do not be afraid
First US COVID-19 vaccine recipient: ‘I stand by the science’ of the vaccine New York nurse Sandra Lindsay encourages people ‘not to be afraid’ of vaccination, says she is ‘feeling great’ after receiving her first dose. New York critical care…
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The Right Way to do a Jump Squat
The best athletes in the world need to be explosive, and in some regards, it makes sense that we model our training after them when we want to achieve the same thing. Given we have a good foundation, jumping training…
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Do asymptomatic kids with COVID-19 carry less virus?
New questions are at the forefront as a study published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology from nine children’s hospitals finds that most asymptomatic children who tested positive for COVID-19 had relatively low levels of the virus compared to symptomatic…
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COVID-19 masks FAQ: How can cloth stop a tiny virus? What’s the best fabric? Do they protect the wearer?
Face masks reduce the spread of viruses passed on from respiratory secretions. While cloth masks are imperfect, widespread use of an imperfect mask has the potential to make a big difference in transmission of the virus. We started reading the…
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Video: How do steroids work against COVID?
Steroid treatments have been mentioned in the news lately as potential medical interventions for certain persons infected with COVID-19. CIDD Director Dr. Elizabeth McGraw explains how a steroidal medicine works, why it’s used, and what risk factors present in patients…
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Why Do Gay and Lesbian People Get More Migraines?
MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2020 — Could migraine risk be affected by sexual orientation? A new study suggests that the answer may be yes. After tracking migraines among thousands of American adults, investigators found that men and women who identify as…
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Do ordinary eyeglasses offer protection against COVID-19?
(HealthDay)—Eyeglasses keep you from tripping over footstools and walking into walls, but they also might have a side benefit to spark envy among those with 20/20 vision. People who wear glasses every day might be less susceptible to COVID-19 infection,…
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What’s the best strategy to reduce COVID-19 outbreaks in schools? Let’s do the math
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…
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