With all life’s stress, the hustle-bustle, and melancholy, we often forget to honor and shower love and affection on our skin. Skin, the largest organ of our body, does need some TLC from time to time. November marks national skin health month, and you could begin your skincare journey if you still have not. How could you do so? Curious? Keep reading…

1. Do Not Wrinkle; Make SPF Your BFF!

If you are one of those who ditch their sunscreens once the summer is over, then you are up for some serious gamble. For happy skin, you must be loyal to your sunscreen. Even if you huddle up like a sushi roll under multiple layers during the winter, the sun still touches your skin all year long, so it is crucial to remain vigilant year-round. Long-term excessive sun exposure can hasten your skin’s aging process and make you susceptible to

There are many similar symptoms of COVID-19, flu, RSV, the common cold and allergies.

Sometimes, it may be difficult to determine what ailment you or a family member may be experiencing. So how can you know what you’re dealing with?

The biggest difference is the shortness of breath associated with COVID-19. RSV also has quick onset of rapid breathing or wheezing. The flu, cold and allergies do not cause shortness of breath unless it progresses to pneumonia.

COVID-19 symptoms and prevention

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Symptoms of COVID-19 include:

• Fever or chills
• Dry cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

• Get vaccinated or if you’re already vaccinated, get your booster.
• Wear a face mask when you go out in public as required by CDC guidelines

That time of the year is rolling around again for those celebrating the festival, which gives you an excuse to not buy gifts. Instead, all you are required to do is be thankful. And also gorge on turkey. It is interesting how all considerations of personal beliefs and ancestry are lost when a simple celebration of Thanksgiving becomes a tie that binds, which is to say that food and gratefulness bring people together. But if you are looking for tips on how to build your own special Thanksgiving memory, this is where you come for pointers.

1. Long, Long Ago

And so the story goes… Because you do not start a whole research project without the background info. History is the whole reason why Thanksgiving is even a thing, so learn we shall. It all harks back to when the Pilgrims (the survivors who traveled to America on the Mayflower)

In all the lands, wash your hands. The best maxim to live by is to put safety first. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, washing your hands the right way multiple times a day has become sort of a lifestyle. Also, it is important to have a handwashing ritual as we officially enter the cold and flu season.

Research on hand care has shown that the mortality rates due to respiratory and gastric diseases can be reduced just by soaping your hands at regular intervals. It is surprising to learn that there are still people who do not wash their hands on a daily basis, even before eating or prepping meals. This transpires the need for Global Handwashing Day – encouraging good hygiene practices for better health.

1. When in Doubt, Wash It Out

Squeaky clean hands are just seven steps away. Learn the seven hand-washing steps endorsed by the Centers for

As the COVID pandemic continues to surge, a new but fairly known villain is on the streets. Yes, you heard it right; RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) cases show an unusual summer uptick across the United States.

RSV is a common infection that usually sets in from late December to mid-February every year. This year, however, an early surge in cases has resulted in significantly higher numbers of infections and hospitalizations. The saddest part is that the rising RSV rates coincide with the anticipated wintertime surge in COVID-19 and an early flu season, which has made the experts suspect “tripledemic”. More data follows…

1. RSV: What Is It?

RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common winter guest that is usually mild but occasionally dangerous. It causes cold-like symptoms like fever, runny nose, chest congestion, and cough. However, RSV symptoms are more severe and last longer than most cold viruses in

Need a reason not to throw a party? For the introvert in you, we have the best excuse. All you have to do is tell people you cannot, in all good conscience, set out the charcuterie board. Those Listeria outbreaks got too serious too soon. So cold-cut deli meats and cheeses are a bad idea, and you can refuse to host a party without a charcuterie board. Even if they roll their eyes at your snobbery, no one can fault your anti-infection mentality (you win points for caring). And the best part – No social interaction that you do not explicitly ask for. You are welcome. And now, if you want to get to know your inadvertent savior better, stick with us.

1. Who the Man?

Listeria, obviously. But we understand we need to spill all the tea, so on to the facts. Listeria monocytogenes is the name. Food contamination

It is that time of the year again! With both No-Shave November and Movember kicking into high gear this month, things should obviously get hairy. Men all over the country participate in No-Shave November or Movember by abstaining from shaving for the entire month. Sounds fun, right? But it is not just a fun-themed month. Movember and No-Shave November are both great ways to start a conversation about the serious health issues that men face.

These events initiated by charitable organizations are dedicated to raising awareness of men’s health issues, addressing them, and donating one month’s expenses on hair appointments for this cause. While these two events are frequently grouped together, they are not exactly the same. Despite the common interchange of names, both organizations support the bold embracement of body hair and charitable support for men’s health. Are we all set to stay away from our razors to participate

Media sets the trend, for which people come up with new ideas, try their best to give view-worthy content, and it goes viral. Hard work sure goes into it; not complaining. But, in a million views a trend gets, not all eyes can perceive it in the same thought process that went into the creation.

Not taking a dig at social media here, but this is mostly the sitch behind any must-have product on the internet. The item flies through the air, only to be caught by eager hands. Not to be surprised, a recent trend has outraged a shortage of the diabetes medication “Ozempic” after it was promoted online as an effective weight-loss treatment.

1. Ozempic – What Is It?

Ozempic is an injectable medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, a drug also known for its ease of use. FYI, patients can easily self-inject this drug under their

Just as things started getting back to normal with the non-mandates of masks and social distancing, reopening schools and offices, experts fear a “tripledemic” is on the way. Now, what is that? you may ask. The trio viral threat of our old acquaintances RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), flu (influenza), and COVID-19, are expected to hit together this winter, causing a “tripledemic”. With many hospitals around the world already reporting cases, there is growing concern that a surge in respiratory viruses will overwhelm healthcare systems by increasing hospitalizations, burdening healthcare workers, overcrowding facilities, and depleting supplies. More into the topic…

1. Tripledemic – What Is the Concern?

While it is not uncommon for different viruses to circulate simultaneously, experts are concerned that if COVID-19, influenza, and RSV all surge and peak simultaneously, there might be chances for the situation to go out of hand, causing “tripledemic.” While respiratory viruses typically peak