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6 Tips for Taking Care of Yourself While Working From Home 09/02/2020 12:00am • With the COVID-19 pandemic changing the way we live, many of us continue to work from home. The initial excitement of working in pajama bottoms and having lunch in the kitchen has worn off by now, and the challenges of remote working are coming to light. Often, this occurs in the form of shortened Black-Owned Wellness and Food Products to Try 09/02/2020 12:00am • As the country grapples with the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many others and with the ongoing protests against systemic racism and police brutality, there's no time like right now to support the Black Lives Matter movement. While peaceful protesting is one metho What Is the Blue Zone Diet? 09/02/2020 12:00am • It's hard to keep up with all the diets out there. Atkins, Mediterranean, Paleo and many others claim their eating plan is the best for health, fitness, weight control and longevity. Another claimant you may have heard of is the Blue Zone diet. Blue Zones are regions of the world where the diet's c Rolls-Royce Ghost was so eerily quiet, engineers had to make it louder 09/01/2020 08:25am • Rolls-Royce unveiled its all new Ghost Tuesday, and it looks strikingly different from any Rolls-Royce that has ever come before. The Ghost is the ultra-luxury automaker's slightly smaller and somewhat less expensive sedan, and the new version is far more understated than i These Are the Hardest-Working States in the U.S. 09/01/2020 12:00am • The U.S. has long been known for its work-dominant culture, and according to data from the World Economic Forum last year, Americans worked considerably more hours than Canadians, Brits, Japanese and Danes, among others. Particularly compared to their European counterparts, who traditionally enjoy What to Expect From Your Employer's Health Plan in 2021 08/31/2020 12:00am • The financial and health care challenges from COVID-19 make health insurance decisions even more important this year. Large employers are finalizing their health plans for 2021, and smaller companies are making decisions about cost and coverage now. The first glimpse into next year's plans shows a What to Eat for an Injury 08/31/2020 12:00am • I've always found physical activity to be my stress release. Walking, running and finding outdoor places that are not crowded to do something positive and healthy for myself. The past few months have provided the gift of less structure, which meant more time to move. Unfortunately, overuse resulted Ways to Improve Lung Health 08/28/2020 12:00am • Lung health matters.Take a big, deep breath. It's something that, until people experience severe respiratory problems, they tend to take for granted."COVID-19 has brought respiratory health to the forefront of peoples' attention, but the lungs and respiratory system have always been vital to both du Can Exercising Before Bed Affect Your Sleep? 08/28/2020 12:00am • Exercise is a key way to stay healthy and live a longer, more productive life. It's beneficial in several ways, not least of which is its ability to promote good sleep. Tiring yourself out with a tough workout is a great way to help your body feel ready for sleep when it's time to go to bed. And re What 'Stop the Bleed' means when you have to act as a medical first responder 08/27/2020 06:52pm • Uncontrolled bleeding can be deadly within five minutes, and when someone is severely wounded, the best “first responder” on the scene might be you. The "Stop the Bleed" program trains average people basic skills that can help save lives and improve outcomes. "This whole premise came from VIDEO: Caterwauling panda cub ready for its close-up 08/27/2020 04:07pm • Getting a baby to sleep through the night can be difficult — and no less so than when the newborn in question is a tiny, nearly fur-less ursine nugget whose every move is being documented on a webcam. Yes, we're talking about the National Zoo's newest member, the cub birthed by giant panda Mei Hormone Levels and Diabetes 08/27/2020 12:00am • I often hear my patients ask, "why is my blood sugar high in the morning when I didn't eat anything overnight?" Or they say, "nothing has changed. I eat and exercise the same as I always have, but my readings are rising." So how can this be? As you probably already know, there are several things th Plant-Based Diets for Athletes 08/27/2020 12:00am • As sports slowly but steadily return to our daily lives amid the coronavirus pandemic, let's turn our attention to what athletes eat for maximum performance. Whether you are a weekend warrior or a world-class star, you want to put the right fuel into your tank. When thinking of athletics, most peop Healthy Travel Snacks for Car and Road Trips 08/26/2020 12:00am • If you're like me, you may be feeling a bit of wanderlust after months of staying at or close to home during the pandemic. According to a recent survey by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, nearly half of Americans are planning an overnight trip by the end of the summer, with the majorit Pandemic Fat-Phobia Does Not Support Public Health 08/26/2020 12:00am • Last week, British television host Jeremy Vine suggested schools should weigh students in September and again in the spring as a means of helping them monitor and shed quarantine weight gain. Vine's incendiary tweet follows U.K. policies enacted last month to "beat COVID-19" by encouraging weight l