When and How to Call in Sick
With so many viruses like the cold and flu and still the coronavirus making its way through so many households, calling in sick is increasingly common. But with a paycheck and career on the line, many people are uncertain when to call in sick or if they should just ride it out. We've got you. Sta...
Symptoms of Shingles You Should Not Ignore
Shingles is a condition that causes a painful, blistering rash, hitting roughly 1 million people each year in the U.S. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, the varicella zoster virus. After chickenpox, the virus goes dormant but still remains in your body; as a result, about 10%...
How Much Radiation Really Comes From a Smartphone?
How safe is smartphone use? The official stance is shaky at best. So we set out to find out. Primarily because we all use them these days, and we don't want to be exposed to excess radiation. We’ve gathered the latest research on the amount of radiation — and what it could be doing to our health....
Were We Made to Be Lazy?
Ever feel more inclined to veg out on the sofa than hit the gym? If so, you’re not alone. What’s more, "laziness" might be a perfectly normal part of being human — it may be in our biology.Our ancestors likely had to spend a good part of their days foraging and hunting for food, so they became pr...
This Common Household Item Could Stop the Flu in its Tracks
Flu season is in full-force, and it's likely to continue till May. The unfortunate truth is that most people don’t know how to keep their germs to themselves, especially kids. You can wash your hands and disinfect surfaces, but stray viruses can linger in the air, just waiting to be inhaled. Not ...