In a back-to-the-future twist on birth trends, California is seeing a sustained rise in the number of women choosing to deliver their babies in settings other than a hospital, a shift that accelerated as the pandemic created more risky and…
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Stress at work and at home increases risk of depression in U.S. workers
Job strain and family strain are found to be linked to major depressive episodes and may have different effects on men and women, according to a study from UCLA researchers published in the August edition of the Journal of Psychosomatic…
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The One Home Trend That Will Stick Around After The Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic turned lives upside down in a flash in 2020. While so many of us watched the news each night, looking for any bright spot, we also had to focus on our own lives and how to make…
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Despite vaccines, nursing homes struggle with outbreaks
Jeannie Wells had hoped that regular visits would resume at her elderly mother’s New York nursing home once all the residents were fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Around Easter, her wish finally came true, and she was able to hold the…
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This Home Boxing Workout Is Actually Fight-Ready
When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, I found myself without a place to throw a punch. My gym was just one of many to shut down, and martial arts practitioners, boxing buffs, and casual cardio kickboxers alike lost access to the…
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Natural Remedies You Need To Relieve Mastitis At Home
Mastitis can quickly ramp up the stress of post-partum life and having a new baby. As a new mom, you’re dealing with post-labor body, latching your baby, and potentially mastitis, a condition that you might not even know you have…
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Older caregivers struggling with extra burdens of home care during COVID-19
Ninety-three percent of older Canadians (age 65+) live in the community, and one in four provides care for family or friends with long-term health conditions or disabilities. Challenging circumstances are not a new phenomenon for these caregivers, but COVID-19 has…
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What if silent heart attacks could be diagnosed at home?
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack—805,000 Americans annually. For 75 percent of those individuals, it’s their first heart attack, making it difficult to act quickly in response to symptoms. At the same time, silent…
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Trendy microgreens offer flavor you can grow at home
As one of the trendiest foods in the produce aisle, microgreens are known for adding a splash of color to a dish, a spicy kick to a salad—and a chunk of change to a grocery bill. Known for a variety…
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Study finds over 64% of people reported new health issues during ‘work from home’
What impact has working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic had on our health? In a new study, researchers from USC have found that working from home has negatively impacted our physical health and mental health, increased…
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