Kristen Fischer
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Jersey Shore, NJ, United States
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New Study Found 80% of COVID-19 Patients Were Vitamin D Deficient
A growing amount of research is finding a link between vitamin D and COVID-19, leading some experts to believe the vitamin may be helpful in the fight against the virus. → Read More
Study Finds Ibuprofen Likely Doesn’t Make COVID-19 Symptoms Worse
A new report published Sept. 8 found ibuprofen isn't linked to adverse effects in people who were positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. → Read More
How Telemedicine Can Help People Access Birth Control During the Pandemic
More people are turning to telemedicine for care during the pandemic, but there are still gaps in coverage. Namely, women who can’t get birth control. → Read More
Can’t Fall Asleep? 17 Ways to Make Yourself Tired AF
If you just don’t feel tired enough to sleep, there are ways to make yourself feel drowsy. How you sleep, temperature control, and even supplements may help you feel tired. → Read More
Can’t Fall Asleep? 17 Ways to Make Yourself Tired AF
If you just don’t feel tired enough to sleep, there are ways to make yourself feel drowsy. How you sleep, temperature control, and even supplements may help you feel tired. → Read More
Meditation for Anxiety: Guided Meditations for Anxiety And More
Here's a roundup of guided meditation for anxiety, 10-minute meditation for anxiety, meditation for depression and for sleep. → Read More
12 Apps To Relieve Anxiety, Because Everyone Needs to Breathe Easier Right Now
If you’re feeling more anxious than usual lately, you’re not alone. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, so many people are experiencing heightened levels anxiety and depression, among other mental health issues. Whether your anxiety is directly related to COVID-19 or not, it’s always best to seek the help of a mental health professional to come up [...] → Read More
Multiple Sclerosis And Coronavirus—How to Help Loved Ones with MS During Coronavirus Crisis
Know someone battling multiple sclerosis (MS) during the coronavirus outbreak? They could be at an increased risk for infection complications if they get the virus. → Read More
11 Tasty Low-Calorie Drinks to Keep You Hydrated if Water's Just Not Your Thing
Low calorie drinks that taste good can be hard to find. We sampled 11 new low calorie drinks to find the ones that will help you stay hydrated and on track with your diet. → Read More
Half of Young Women in Australia Say They're Stressed or Unhappy with Their Sex Lives
Half of young Australian women experience sexually-related personal distress. And one in five have at least one female sexual dysfunction, according to a new study. → Read More
98 Tasty Low Carb Foods
You can load up on low-carb foods and still have tons of flavor and variety in your diet! We compiled a list of 98 yummy low-carb foods to stock your kitchen with. → Read More
What You Need to Know About the Updated Vaccine Schedule for Kids
An annual update to the childhood and adolescent vaccine recommendations was released this month by major medical groups. There aren’t any major changes — mostly just clarifications. But in a time when some parents find vaccines controversial, doctors say they should stick to the schedule → Read More
2020 Skincare Trends: Top 12 Skincare Innovations for 2020 Plus Product Recommendations
Skincare junkies, listen up! We've got the 12 skincare trends and innovations you'll be talking about this year, plus some product recommendations to get you started. → Read More
Can Sex Delay Menopause? Here's What We Know
Women who participate in sexual activity more frequently have a lower risk for early menopause, a new study claims. → Read More
Best Juicers for 2020: Slow Juicers, Bluicers and Affordable Juicers
Juicing as a trend is showing no signs of stopping. We checked out the latest juicers on the markets and picked our favorites, from the best slow juicer to the best affordable juicers. → Read More
Crowdsourcing an STD Diagnosis—Why People Are "Crowd-Diagnosing" STDs
Crowdsourcing can be useful for a ton of reasons—but should you use it to help diagnose an STD? New research shows people are using social media to 'crowd-diagnose' sensitive health subjects like STDs. We asked the experts if it's a good idea. → Read More
Must-Have Fitness Gear for 2020—You'll Shape Up in No Time With These Picks!
Whether you're interested in trying a suspension trainer, a rowing machine or a foam roller, there's lots of new fitness gear to check out in 2020. These are a few that we think will be game-changers this year—and for years to come. → Read More
Lucy Hale on Why Getting an IUD Was a 'No-Brainer'
Lucy Hale, star of upcoming Riverdale spinoff Katy Keene, explains why an IUD was the right birth control choice for her, and dishes on her new 2020 series. → Read More
Weighted Blankets for Anxiety and Insomnia: Do They Work?
What you need to know about weighted blankets before buying one—do they work, how much weight should you get and who absolutely shouldn't use one. → Read More
Chrissy Teigen Tweets About Stomach Virus Symptoms, Here's How to Treat One
With Chrissy Teigen, there’s no such thing as TMI. The cookbook author and mother of two recently revealed on social media that she has been dealing with a stomach virus for several weeks. Before you start trying to diagnose her, you should know that she stopped taking antibiotics and refused to have a stool test.I’ve [...] → Read More