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Dec 31, 2020

Why cats and dogs may need their own COVID-19 vaccines

Cats and dogs may eventually need their own COVID-19 vaccines to prevent the coronavirus from evolving further and spilling back to humans, according to one group of researchers. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is known to infect a number of animals besides humans, including cats, dogs, minks, tigers and...

Dec 31, 2020

Can moms pass COVID-19 immunity to their newborns?

If a woman catches COVID-19 during pregnancy, can her baby pick up any immunity to the virus in the womb? Early data hint that the answer is yes, but many questions still remain. In a new study, published Jan. 29 in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, scientists analyzed blood samples from...

Nov 30, 2022

Do humidifiers help with congestion?

Humidifiers can help combat troublesome symptoms that arise in dry seasons, but can humidifiers help relieve nasal congestion? Humidifiers work by adding moisture to the air. You pour water into the humidifier's reservoir and it outputs a gentle, filtered mist. The relative humidity in your home — meaning the density...

Nov 30, 2022

Do New Year's resolutions really work?

With the holiday season underway, thoughts may soon turn to New Year's resolutions as many seek to eradicate bad habits and establish new and healthier ones. But do New Year's resolutions actually work — and is Jan. 1 the best time for a new goal? One phenomenon, dubbed the fresh...

Oct 31, 2022

How to hydrate skin for a healthy glow

Figuring out how to hydrate skin is likely top of your to-do list if the cooler weather is already leaving it parched, cracked and itchy. When it comes to skin health, hydration is one of those mystical, highly coveted prizes we all seem to be searching for, but getting the...

Oct 31, 2022

Seven possible signs of an underactive thyroid

What are the tell-tale signs of an underactive thyroid – a chronic condition in which your thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones for your body’s needs? Symptoms can range from a lack of energy to creeping weight gain, although it’s important to stress that these particular symptoms could also...

Oct 31, 2022

Save 44% on the Fitbit Inspire 2 with this early Black Friday Deal

Looking for a reliable fitness tracker, or thinking of buying your first running watch? With this fantastic early Black Friday deal you can save a tidy $44 on the Fitbit Inspire 2 at Amazon. This is one of the best fitness trackers we've tested, scoring a solid 4/5 stars in...

Oct 31, 2022

RSV: Symptoms, treatments, antibodies and vaccines

Editor's note: This page was last updated on Aug. 24, 2023 following the approval of various RSV vaccines and a new preventative, antibody-based drug. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a very common respiratory virus, particularly among children. Indeed, by age 2, 90% of people have had at least one...

Oct 31, 2022

This Black Friday adjustable dumbbell deal saves you $300 on our favourite pair

If you're looking for a convenient and space saving way to build muscle, this pair of Jaxjox adjustable dumbbells are currently 60% off at Best Buy, saving you a whopping $300 for Black Friday. This is the cheapest price we have ever seen the Jaxjox retail for, and they also...

Oct 31, 2022

This Yosuda exercise bike is one of our favorites and it's cheaper than ever for Black Friday

Black Friday weekend brings the Yosuda Indoor Cycling Bike down to a record low. With 50% knocked off the price, you can now get this great budget exercise bike for just $229.39. This wallet-friendly piece of kit left our resident fitness writer thoroughly impressed with its smooth ride, sturdy design...

Sep 30, 2022

What is exercise, really? Here’s what counts, according to an exercise physiologist

We know it’s beneficial for our health and most of us do it regularly but what is exercise? To answer this, it’s important to know the difference between exercise and physical activity. Physical activity refers to anything which causes the muscles to move the body. Exercise is a subcategory of...

Sep 30, 2022

Block out the noise on your morning run with these AirPods Pro earbuds, now $80 off at Amazon

If you’re looking to block out distractions to help focus on your work, or are looking for a pair of the best running earphones, then the AirPods Pro are a great option. Apple’s earbuds may have been succeeded by a second generation, but the first generation remains an excellent product...

Sep 30, 2022

Can music really influence your workout?

There is a wealth of research on the impact of music on exercise — but can music really influence your workout? In other words, is there any great benefit in grabbing a pair of the best running headphones if you want to improve your performance? Well, some of the results...

Sep 30, 2022

Yoga and meditation: what are the real health benefits?

Both yoga and meditation have been found to produce similar benefits, helping to improve your mental and physical health in various ways. While meditation primarily works on your mind and thought patterns, yoga moves your body and can help improve your fitness. This isn’t to say that yoga doesn’t work...

Sep 30, 2022

These are the real benefits of running, according to the science

A runner’s body can come in all shapes and sizes, but the benefits of running remain the same for everyone. So, if you’re thinking about kicking your run to the curb side now the weather has turned…. don’t! Whether you stick with your outdoor run and yield the extra benefits...