Since leaving the hospital nine months after this initial episode, the beloved actor and comedian has been recovering, but his family says every inch of progress has been slow and hard-won. Read on to learn the frightening story of Sinbad’s stroke, and for an update on his remarkable road to recovery. READ THIS NEXT: 80 Percent of Strokes Could Be Prevented by Doing These 4 Things, CDC Says. In Oct....
Once you’ve established that you were not, in fact, chased by a grizzly bear at the office holiday party while wearing only a baseball cap, you may next wonder why your nightmare happened in the first place—so you can avoid another one in the future. Luckily, there’s something you can do at night if you’re aiming to have sweeter dreams. Read on to find out what it is. READ THIS NEXT: If You Take This Common Medication to Sleep, Stop Now, New Study Says “There is still much to know about our sleep process and how dreaming works,” says Ryan C....
1 A Snake Hitched a Ride in Australia Kerry Jenkins, who lives in Australia, was driving to Forster, New South Wales, on the weekend. However, she soon realized that she and her husband were not the only passengers making the trip when the head of a snake popped up on the hood of her car. Keep reading to learn what happened next and to see the video. 2 The Couple Is Shocked...
A study published in the BMJ Open Ophthalmology journal on Nov. 30 found that sore eyes may be the “most significant ocular symptom” associated with coronavirus patients. Researchers from the Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) surveyed 83 COVID patients and found that 81 percent reported eye issues within two weeks of other coronavirus symptoms. Eye issues in relation to COVID is not necessarily news, as the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) marks conjunctivitis (pink eye) as a known virus symptom....
1 Turbulence Warning, Plane Age At Issue According to the UK Times, the famed Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli is suing Private Jet Services of Seabrook, New Hampshire, a company that provided him with a private plane, because it allegedly disregarded his request not to warn him about turbulence, causing him to become anxious. Bocelli filed the lawsuit in federal court in New Hampshire. He claimed the company also provided him with a noisier and older aircraft than he agreed to for a flight from California to Ohio....
READ THIS NEXT: This Is the No. 1 Heart Attack Symptom People Ignore, Doctors Say. Research shows that several types of medication have been linked to serious heart conditions. According to an American Heart Association report published in the medical journal Circulation, most of these drugs exacerbate existing heart problems, rather than causing problems directly through myocardial toxicity. To make matters worse, your heart risk rises if you mix medications, experts say....
READ THIS NEXT: 10 Secret Places in the U.S. to See Fall Foliage. Sure, it’s cool to travel to a city to see a venue where an iconic band started out decades ago, or the club where your favorite singer once made their debut. But New Orleans, the home of jazz music, doesn’t just offer up a chance to live in the genre’s history, but also to immerse yourself in the current jazz scene....
READ THIS NEXT: 5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-Walmart Employees. If you’ve ever felt like Swiffers are overrated, you might be interested to learn that you can invest in a baby mop romper outfit. You can put your kid to work once they start crawling, as this onesie is actually covered with microfiber cleaning fingers on the front! The unisex option from UKAP even sports the phrase “It’s not easy… being a mop....
The latest research comes from an analysis conducted by The Family Vacation Guide of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) “Airline On-Time Statistics and Delay Causes” data. The percentage of on-time flight arrivals for the 13 major mainline passenger and regional passenger airlines in the U.S. was then calculated using data from July 2019 through July 2021. Data also sheds light on the reasons why flights are delayed or canceled....
There are plenty of places throughout the U.S. you can choose as your destination… but might we suggest a national park? These beautiful natural wonders of the U.S. are pretty spectacular spots to get some “me” time in. So ditch the crowds and find some peace and quiet at one of these 12 best national parks to visit solo. And once you’re ready for some human interaction again, we’ve got recommendations for populated parks, too....
Drawing clear lines between work, life, and personal time is essential for a guy in his fourth decade. “In our 20s and 30s we tend to over extend ourselves, and create unhealthy habits when it comes to work life balance, and family/friend relationships,” says Christopher Stroven, a counselor at Kalamazoo Integrative Counseling. “It’s important in our 40s to realize areas in our life we need to establish boundaries so we can develop healthy relationships along with a healthy work/life balance....
RELATED: Fully Vaccinated People Account for 1 in 4 COVID Cases Here, New CDC Report Says. The very large study analyzed data collected using the Zoe COVID Study app between Dec. 8 and July 4, which included 1,240,009 users who had received at least one dose of vaccine and 971,504 who reported being fully vaccinated. Researchers found that while “vaccination was associated with lower symptom reporting for almost all symptoms across all age groups,” a small percentage of fully vaccinated respondents reported symptomatic infection....
No! Wrong! Just because a celebrity endorses something doesn’t mean it’s right for the layperson, especially on the clothing front. (Recall: Will Smith and his notorious leather Converse hi-tops from the 2004 junket tour of I, Robot.) This year, if nothing else, was proof of that. Even Jeff Goldblum, that level-nine black belt of picture-perfect style, led us astray! Here, to illustrate where (and how) we all went wrong in the wardrobe department, are the biggest fashion misses of 2018 that happened to spawn bona fide trends....
But it’s not only people who were already struggling with conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse that are having a hard time. People without any prior mental health issues are finding these tough times are taking their toll, too. That’s why it’s so important you avoid these destructive mental health mistakes that you’re probably making right now. And for more on maintaining a strong mind, here are 14 Expert-Backed Ways to Improve Your Mental Health Every Day....
During a Senate hearing on the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday, Robert Redfield, MD, the head of the CDC, said, “It is critical that we all take the personal responsibility to slow the transmission of COVID-19 and embrace the universal use of face coverings.” He then directly spoke to young Americans, saying, “Specifically, I’m addressing the younger members of our society, the millennials and the Generation Zs—I ask those that are listening to spread the word....
“I feel compelled to underscore for you the need for each of us to remain steadfast in our commitment to taking all of the appropriate steps to protect ourselves and our communities,” Walensky said. And one very important step, according to the CDC director, is steering clear of one kind of place in particular: “Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces,” she said plainly. “There is growing evidence that droplets and airborne particles can remain suspended in the air and be breathed in by others and travel distances beyond 6 feet (for example, during choir practice, in restaurants, or in fitness classes),” the CDC warned in September....
The CDC told Best Life that 5,800 breakthrough infections have been reported as of April 13. Breakthrough cases are defined as positive COVID test results at least two weeks after a person got their final vaccine dose, meaning they’re considered fully vaccinated. With more than 75 million people fully vaccinated in the U.S. as of April 13, according to the CDC, these 5,800 cases represent just about 0.008 percent of the vaccinated population....
Regular dental cleanings and checkups are an essential part of maintaining good dental hygiene—but recently, a rash of serious infections resulting from dental visits has prompted the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to issue a health advisory that you’ll want to know about before your next trip to the dentist’s office. Read on to find out the one urgent question you need to ask your dentist before you settle into the chair....
While shortness of breath, sore throat, chills, muscle aches, and more can often mark a case of coronavirus, there are four key symptoms the Mayo Clinic wants you to look out for early on. Read on to find out which common symptoms should be on your radar soon after exposure, and for the symptoms that signal something serious, check out If You Have One of These Symptoms, the CDC Says Go to the Hospital Now....
RELATED: The IRS Is Now Warning You to Do This, Starting Jan. 24. Just ahead of the 2022 tax filing season, the IRS is warning taxpayers about how they should and shouldn’t be doing their taxes this year. According to the agency, you should be using tax preparation software or a trusted tax professional to file your taxes electronically this year—especially if you’re looking to get your return back in a reasonable amount of time....
