In order to prepare for the longer distances and sustained efforts, Aravich nearly doubled her training hours from track-and-field to build a base for the winter sports in Beijing. In doing so, she realized she needed to take things like sleep and recovery more seriously so she could perform her best.“I want to be more…
Amy Schumer discussed liposuction, therapy, in vitro fertilization, and more on a March 3 episode of Chelsea Handler’s podcast Dear Chelsea. While Schumer announced in January that she’d had liposuction, this was the first time she has detailed the process. “I got liposuction. I never thought that I was going to do anything like that.…
This moment in the pandemic feels familiar. After a record-breaking amount of cases during December 2021 and January 2022 due to the introduction and rapid spread of the omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant, cases have dramatically decreased in many areas of the country. Hospitalizations and deaths in many areas still remain high (1,972 deaths were reported on…
How-to-love-yourself advice is ubiquitous these days. Step into your favorite local gift shop and you’ll likely find self-love manifesting candles topped with rose quartz, positive-affirmation card decks, and pillows embossed with Brene Brown self-compassion quotes. Scroll through Instagram or TikTok and you’ll probably encounter influencer types spouting self-love advice that often ignores the many complex…
Although the COVID-19 pandemic dominated the news in terms of illnesses, foodborne pathogens also sickened people across the United States in 2021. Packaged leafy greens were behind four outbreaks. Two outbreaks of infections from Listeria monocytogenes were announced earlier this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Both were traced to bagged salads.…
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 infections but has not yet identified a source of the pathogen. The only specific information available as of Dec. 29 is the patient count, which stands at 11. The agency reports that it has begun traceback efforts but it has not…
Public health officials are investigating a new outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 infections that have been linked to two different brands of packaged salads. As of this afternoon no recalls had been initiated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the outbreak today, saying “different types of data” are being used to investigate the…
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for an undetermined amount of 43 imported meat and poultry products from China. A recall was not requested because FSIS has been unable to identify and contact the importers. The total amount of ineligible product is undetermined because the investigation is ongoing.…
If you consistently notice tough beef, Carli says your slow cooker may not be working hard enough. “Try cooking for longer, or at a higher temp,” she advises.Is it safe to leave a slow cooker on overnight?The short answer: Yes. slow cookers are made to cook food for extensive periods of time (some can be…
To quote Cliff Clavin from Cheers, “if you’re not wearing comfortable shoes, life is just chaos.” If you have plantar fasciitis, you may agree. The best shoes for plantar fasciitis help relieve the tension and pain in your feet (especially your heels) and, ultimately, keep the chaos in check. What is Plantar Fasciitis?In case you’re unfamiliar…