There is no link between the Covid-19 vaccines and infertility. Here’s why
It’s the claim that’s suddenly everywhere: The Covid-19 vaccine is going to make women infertile. “No! You don’t know the…
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Here’s what’s known about the coronavirus variants
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week it had designated a coronavirus variant first seen in India as a “variant of…
Continue ReadingWhat to do if you’re planning or attending a wedding during the pandemic
They had the artsy, rustic venue, the tailored dress and a guest list including about 150 of their closest friends and family. But the pandemic had…
Continue Reading5 things to know about the ‘conundrum’ of lupus
Lupus is unpredictable, triggering different symptoms in different patients. A chronic illness, it can even attack many different parts of the body.…
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Childhood obesity, high blood pressure, cholesterol linked to poor cognitive performance in mid-30s and beyond
Having cardiovascular risk factors from childhood to adulthood is linked to poor cognitive performance in a person’s 30s, 40s and 50s,…
Continue ReadingDr. Sanjay Gupta: The complicated calculus of mask-wearing
Let’s face it, masks have been a hot button issue in this country since the very start of the pandemic. They were politicized early on, and…
Continue ReadingIt may be time to relax indoor face mask mandates, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci says federal guidance on wearing face coverings indoors may change soon. Sunday on ABC News, Fauci was asked whether it’s time to…
Continue ReadingThe 3 things one expert hopes will help address ongoing Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy
The US has an opportunity to get ahead in the Covid-19 pandemic by getting more people vaccinated — and three key things can help address…
Continue ReadingWhat the mothers of 3 Civil Rights leaders have to teach Black moms today
Anna Malaika Tubbs learned she was pregnant with her first child in November 2019 while researching her first book. Already, her relationship with…
Continue ReadingThe average number of Covid-19 vaccines administered dipped below 2 million per day
The seven-day average of Covid-19 vaccines administered in the United States has dipped below 2 million per day for the first time since early March…
Continue Reading Officials are urging people not to forge Covid-19 vaccine cards. Here’s why it matters
Covid-19 vaccination record cards can easily be forged, and US law enforcers are keenly aware. For weeks, the FBI has warned the public against…
Continue ReadingPreparations are underway for potential Covid-19 vaccine boosters, CDC director says
As experts grow concerned about a possible Covid-19 surge in the winter, the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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These twins were like two peas in a pod — except when Covid-19 struck
Kelly and Kimberly Standard are identical twins. But their individual experiences with the coronavirus were anything but identical. It started in the…
Continue Reading CDC may roll out seasonal Covid-19 boosters to protect against variants
As experts grow concerned about a possible Covid-19 surge in the winter, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may roll out seasonal…
Continue ReadingExperts predict 185 million people vaccinated in the US by September but worry about variant in India
The United States will likely reach its Covid-19 vaccination goals for the summer, but vaccine hesitancy and variants could still cause a surge in…
Continue Reading Countries in Africa fear they could become the next India as vaccine supplies dwindle
The funeral pyres in New Delhi tell the tragic story of an uncontrolled Covid-19 wave. For a world that’s grown numb to wave after wave of…
Continue Reading 4 ways families can ease anxiety together
During these turbulent times, the stress on families is palpable. Parents and children alike are feeling understandably anxious about their futures.…
Continue ReadingStep up your strength and balance with this stair workout
Shelter-in-place restrictions may be loosening across the United States and around the world, but with gyms still closed in most US states and many…
Continue ReadingTry this couch workout and feel better about binge-watching TV
If you’ve been spending hours on your couch lately, you’re not alone. From “Tiger King” to “Ozark,”…
Continue ReadingFive household items you can use to work out your whole body
After weeks of being homebound, many people are missing the benefits of their gym memberships. As a mind-body coach in professional sports, I train…
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