LifestyleVisuals | E+ | Getty Images Yes, Medicare’s annual enrollment period ended Dec. 7. No, not all hope is lost if you realize the Advantage Plan you picked for 2021 is a mismatch. That’s because Medicare has a three-month window at the beginning of each year, Jan. 1 through March 31, when you can swap […]
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Pfizer’s Covid vaccine is now shipping. Here’s how the U.S. plans to deliver it
Richard Smith, president of the Americas at Fedex Corp., holds a shipping box as he speaks during an Operation Warp Speed vaccine summit at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. government is prepping millions of doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine […]
I Began Taking Prozac. Here’s What It Taught My Conservative Family About Mental Health.
In May I found myself curled up on the kitchen floor ― numb and crying. My mom stood beside me begging for me to stop. Eventually, when she realized I wouldn’t respond, she got down on the floor and molded her body to mine and just held me. We stayed like this for a while […]
A Brain Infection Made Me Forget Nearly Everything. Here’s How I Became Myself Again.
I’ve forgotten many things in my life: my keys, the answers to test questions, my friend’s birthday. I never imagined I could forget how to walk. But that’s exactly what happened when I was 27 and suddenly got sick with brain inflammation. The day my legs stopped working, I had just finished teaching a violin […]
Here’s What Top Plastic Surgeons Want You to Know About the New FDA Breast Implants Guidance
Here’s What Top Plastic Surgeons Want You to Know About the New FDA Breast Implants Guidance – NewBeauty Skip to content When the FDA issued its final guidance for recommendations on breast implants at the end of last month, it left some plastic surgeons scratching their heads. While the original guidance was drafted back in […]
Psoriatic Arthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Here’s the Difference
If you’ve got sore, swollen joints, there’s a good chance you’ll come across arthritis as you’re searching for a cause of your symptoms. But finding the right treatment requires you to get a lot more specific than that. Arthritis is actually an umbrella term for more than 100 different conditions, according to the Centers for […]
If Mushrooms Could Talk, Here’s What They Would Tell You
A magic, wild, meaty treat. I am not an animal, a plant, or a mineral. Take a minute to get your head around what a crafty 20 Questions choice that makes me, infuriating little brothers and sisters on car rides everywhere. “What is it?” they shout, to which their torturer finally answers: I, mushroom, am […]
Feeling Guilty About Not Social Distancing? Here’s What to Do
I’ve been reporting on the coronavirus for months, but a few weeks ago when I was unsure how to turn down a hug, I wrapped my arms around a person outside my household. (And, okay, I really wanted a hug.) Last weekend, when my best friend sat down less than six feet away from me […]
Here’s The All New Fitbit Sense Smartwatch
There’s a new top dog in the Fitbit range and it’s the Sense smartwatch. Or health watch, as Fitbit is calling it, because the Sense distinguishes itself from other Fitbits and the competition with sensors that can help you keep tabs on your health, and manage your physical and mental stress levels. There’s an ECG […]
I Paid $40 for a Salt Container. Here’s Why.
Confession: I love kitchen supplies. From my KitchenAid stand mixer to my Epicurean pizza cutter, my cooking gear and baking tools give me joy. But one of my favorite pieces is one that stores salt. The Emile Henry Salt Pig ($ 40) is both practical and eye-catching. While there are many cool salt cellars to choose […]
Here’s The Challenge You Need To Ace Those Running Goals
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the world and turned the way we do things on its head. We’ve had to adjust to a new way of living. But that doesn’t mean we have to give up on our passions – we just need to find different ways to pursue them. That’s why Nedbank has created […]
If Almonds Could Talk, Here’s What They Would Tell You
Almonds are the healthy nut (only not). If you’ve never seen a harvest machine shake my tree, sending almond fruits spraying into the sky like an explosion of glinting confetti, I recommend googling it for a small thrill. Then, next time you encounter a farmer who calls his wares “ammonds,” you’ll understand the joke when […]
Here’s How SA’s Spending Habits Are Expected To Change During and After Lockdown
As more and more South Africans experience retrenchment, job losses, and decreased job security — money is becoming more important to hold on to, and spending does not look like it did just 5 months ago. Even though we know that this is true purely based on our social circles and interactions, it can be […]
“Here’s How I Improved My Fitness Levels And Lost 8 Kilos During Lockdown”
When fitness loving, Caroline Pule committed to changing up her fitness routine, lockdown threw a spanner in her plans. But not one to be easily deterred, she went back to the drawing board and readjusted her weight loss plan to suit the current situation. Here’s how she smashed her PB and lost 8 kilos during […]
How Often Should A Couple Be Having Sex? 10 or 100? Here’s What Experts Say
How Often Should A Couple Be Having Fun Sex? 10 or 100? Here’s What Experts Say Have you ever wondered? Maybe, you have, but sometimes you just can’t help it thinking how often is enough or too much. If you’re in a relationship right now (or even if you’re not), it’s natural to wonder how […]