The use of telehealth has come a long way in just a short period of time due to the coronavirus pandemic. During a time when people are forced to stay home under the shelter-in-place order, health providers are turning to technology to stay connected to their patients. At Perry Memorial Hospital, the clinics have completed
More and more people are now embracing indoor gardens. Many benefits emerge from having these gardens in your home or office. Unlike outdoor patios that we are all used to, indoor gardens are a relatively new concept when you consider that it has not been a ubiquitous practice. However, more people are discovering it. Presently,
Leave it to dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper, to broadcast all the motivation her Popaholics need this week. Her inspiring video is a pimple popping extravaganza, natch. In the clip, Dr. Pimple Popper digs into her patient’s blackhead-covered nose. She captions this Instagram video: “Monday Motivation! đź’ĄLet’s get the week started, goals
It began as a twinge. Then the pain started to radiate down my back when I biked. Bothersome became dangerous when it hurt to turn my head; do not try cycling with impaired neck mobility. I wondered: “Why does my back hurt?” Yet, I saw no reason to modify my fitness routine. I pedaled. I
Educational status appears to have positive influence on a healthy diet, particularly in low income countries, according to new research examining European nutritional data. Using national data on 27,334 individuals from 12 European countries, researchers at the University of Leeds, in collaboration with the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO Europe), examined the
Bad news for anyone who feels comforted by the sight of a celebrity larger than a size 8: Adele got skinny as hell. After months of largely staying out of the public eye and years of not releasing any new music, Adele posted a photo on Instagram for her 32nd birthday; it was a post
In mid-April, as the coronavirus gripped New York City, Brian Lehrer of WNYC hosted a call-in segment for listeners who had struggled with addiction. Simone, from Brooklyn, who attended Narcotics Anonymous, told Lehrer that she was initially “skeptical” of Zoom meetings but that they were working well for her. Vilma, of the Bronx, said working
Cancer – one of the most dreaded diseases in modern science. Despite tremendous progress that medical science has achieved till date, researchers are yet to find out a medicine for the disease. If diagnosed in early stage, some cancers are completely curable but once it metastasizes (spread to the distant organs), nothing works to save
