Rebel Wilson Reveals The Free Exercise That Helped Her Lose Weight
Actress Rebel Wilson recently shared that the best weight loss tip that she has is one that almost anyone can do: Get outside and walk more.
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What You Need To Know About The New WHO Exercise Guidelines
These updated guidelines from WHO provide evidence-based public health recommendations for people of all ages on just how much physical activity, including frequency, duration, and intensity, is necessary to yield significant health benefits and decrease major health risks.
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How Eating Dried Fruit Can Lead To Better Overall Health
If you love raisins in your cereal, dried cranberries in your salad, and slices of dried bananas and goji berries tossed on top of a yogurt parfait, you're in luck: New research from Penn State has found that people who snack on dried fruit regularly are healthier than those who don't.
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Why The CDC Says You Should Avoid Cruises For Now
Confining hundreds, sometimes thousands of passengers to one ship and sharing facilities is an ideal way to spread numerous infectious diseases, so when it became clear to the world that COVID-19 infections were not isolated in Wuhan, China, it was a significant area of concern.
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COVID-19 May Have Been In The U.S. Earlier Than You Thought, CDC Reports
The CDC has discovered that COVID-19 began infecting people earlier than previously reported — in the middle of December 2019.
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Chrissy Teigen's Take On Baby Formula Has People Talking
Model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen recently opened up about her past struggles with breastfeeding, urging society to normalize baby formula. In a series of tweets, Chrissy Teigen revealed that she felt guilt and shame in the past for having to use formula instead.
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Here's How Concerts Might Look Different With COVID-19 Safety Measures
Live concerts might look different when proper COVID-19 safety measures are put in place. Attending a live concert without spreading COVID-19 could involve wearing a mask throughout the event, increasing space around attendees, and improving the ventilation, according to one experiment.
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The CDC Could Shorten The Self-Quarantine Timeline: What You Need To Know
The CDC has announced that they are considering shortening COVID-19 self-quarantines from 14 days to seven to 10 days. Here's what you need to know.
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If You Traveled For Thanksgiving, Here's Why You Should Get Tested For COVID-19
Thanksgiving often means reconnecting with family, but if you met up with friends or others outside your household over the holiday, you might have been exposed to COVID-19, health officials say.
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Even A Tiny Bit Of Exercise Can Impact Your Well-Being
A new study showed that not only does regular exercise lead to a better mood, simply adding a bit more movement to your day — doing things like opting for the stairs over an elevator — can also help make you happier.
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The Surprising Effect The Pill Could Have On Asthma Attacks
A new study that followed thousands of women with asthma for nearly two decades found that those who regularly used birth control pills experienced fewer asthma flare-ups.
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Does The Measles Vaccine Help Protect Against COVID-19?
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported that children in the United States represent 10 percent of all COVID-19 cases. While it is not exactly known why this is the case, immunization status may provide one avenue of explanation.
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Why We Need More Information About AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine News
While overall, the trials for the AstraZeneca vaccine seemed to indicate that the vaccine will do the job as promised, what troubles health professionals is the fact that the company has yet to share the details on how this data was collected.
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Here Are The Potential Side Effects Of A COVID-19 Vaccine
As two potential COVID-19 vaccines show promising results, health officials say there's another hurdle to their two-dose process: The side effects might be so unpleasant after the first dose that people might not want the second one. Here's what you could expect.
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Why Mouthwash Probably Won't Protect You From COVID-19
Heads up — not only are we dealing with a spike in the number of coronavirus cases, but we also appear to be headed for the next wave of wacky 'cures' that don't really work. Next up on deck — but with a high probability of striking out — is the latest non-miracle non-cure: mouthwash.
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The Heartbreaking Death Of Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Founder Pat Quinn
The co-founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge — the viral fundraiser that swept social media in 2014 — died Sunday, November 22, at the age of 37.
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The Real Reason COVID-19 Vaccines May Require Two Shots
The two potential COVID-19 vaccines that Moderna and the team of Pfizer and BioNTech have developed each will require two doses. But that's not unusual, say infectious disease specialists. Rather, it's how a vaccine becomes most effective.
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What Dr. Fauci Says You Should Do With Your Mask When Eating
There's no question that Dr. Fauci is one of the strongest advocates of face masks. When dining out, many of us breathe a sigh of relief when we sit down at the table and remove the mask. But Fauci, speaking to Trevor Noah, said that's the wrong way to approach eating in public.
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Can Melatonin Treat COVID-19? Here's What You Should Know
Several reviews have been published suggesting the use of melatonin for the treatment of COVID-19. But it is critical to stress that more robust clinical and experimental studies and data are necessary before a well-founded, evidence-based decision can be made.
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Breastmilk Shown To Be Potentially Beneficial Against COVID In Babies
If moms are infected with COVID-19, it should still be okay to breastfeed, as long as necessary sanitary precautions such as mask-wearing and hand-washing are in place. And now, a new study finds that breastmilk could potentially be beneficial against COVID in babies. Here's how breastmilk protects.
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Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Approved Sooner Than You Thought
Pfizer, the first company to announce their findings last week, announced today that they would be seeking emergency authorization for use from the FDA to begin production of the vaccine. The projected date for approval hasn't been released though, so don't get too excited just yet.
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What You Should Know About The New At-Home COVID-19 Test
With the recent approval of Lucira Health's All-In-One COVID-19 self-test kit, you will be able to significantly lower your risk of exposing others by testing in the privacy of your home. Here's what you should know about the new at-home COVID-19 test, from its accuracy to speed.
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Why Pfizer's Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Is Boosting Dry Ice Sales
A potential COVID-19 vaccine from drug manufacturers Pfizer and BioNTech needs to be distributed in extreme cold, causing an uptick in sales of dry ice and medical-grade freezers. This is why Pfizer's potential COVID-19 vaccine is boosting dry ice sales currently.
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How Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Compares To Pfizer's
The Massachusetts-based biotechnology company Moderna announced Monday that its potential COVID-19 vaccine has proven 94.5 percent effective during a trial, making it the second possible coronavirus vaccine to have a high success rate. How does it compare to Pfizer's vaccine?
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COVID Fatigue Is Real — Here's How To Fight It
If you're struggling to stay vigilant and aware of what's happening with the COVID-19 pandemic, you're not alone: COVID fatigue is a real thing, and it's dangerous.
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Sleeping Well Could Lower Your Risk Of Heart Attacks
We've all heard how eating right and exercising is good for your heart, but if you struggle with those healthy habits from day to day, just hit the hay.
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The Truth About Amazon's New Pharmacy Service
As of today, the world's largest online retailer, Amazon, has announced its entry into the $300 billion pharmacy market with the launch of Amazon Pharmacy. Here's what you need to know.
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