Harvard Neuroscientists Have a New Theory for Why People With COVID-19 Lose Their Sense of Smell

We know that a lot of different viruses cause smell loss. So researchers are using that information and looking at these people who are getting COVID Coronavirus. So what scientists were hypothesizing was: Maybe [the virus] is attacking something else. Its Amazing How Its All Connected. The researchers looked to see if olfactory neurons have ACE2 receptors and they didnt. And they found that those sustentacular cells actually do have an ACE2 receptor....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Scott Stone

Harvard’s Nutrition Course Helps You Learn To Eat Healthier in 6 Weeks

Ready to go back to the basics with nutrition? Check out the Harvard Nutrition course, a six-week program to help you start from scratch. The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? This online course is an engaging, empowering, and exciting way to learn....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Kelly Valdez

Harvard’s ‘Project Implicit’ Test Reveals Your Unconscious Bias in Just 10 Minutes

‘Am I racially biased?’ This Harvard test created by three scientists will tell you based on your pre-existing notions and beliefs. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? Founded in 1998 by three scientists, the test makes quick work of identifying racism. To gain access to the test, youll just drop your email. Of course, the results flashing before you on the screen will still only get you past step one....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Jacqueline Hayes

Has 2020 Been Stressing You Out? Try This MD’s 5 Tips for Finding More Calm

Has 2020 brought you a lot of extra stress? You’re definitely not alone. Try this MD’s 5 tips for how to stress lessto bring some calm back into your life. If youve made it through 2020 without feeling stressed, congratsyoure a magician. I encourage everyone to learn some techniques they can use later in life. Hows that for a positive outlook? … Keep reading for 5 MD-approved tips on how to stress less....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Melissa Perry

Hate Burpees? These Low-Impact ‘3-Legged Dog Walks’ Are the Full-Body Move You’ve Been Looking For

Amp up your usual 3-legged dog exercise by adding some cardio. A move that will work your arms and abs as well as a burpee. Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Heres What Experts Had to Say Nothing evokes a fitness class-wide groan quite like a trainer announcing that itsburpeetime....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Melissa Lowery

Hate Flossing? The Philips Sonicare Power Flosser Will Change Your Mind

Flossing can be a daunting chore, but this tool makes it easy and fun. Read our Philips Sonicare Power Flosser review for the pros and cons. Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)? For me,daily oral carefeels like the biggest chore. Were talking roughly a dozen cavities in my lifetime with multiple crowns. Maybe this tool could help me fall in love with dental care again while being gentle on my teeth?...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Brian Peters

Hate Side Planks? Try These Pilates-Inspired Obliques Moves Instead

To fire them up, theyusually need special attentionwhich is why peppering someoblique-specific workoutsinto your routine is beneficial. And trust usit will work those muscles deep down to their, well,core. Youll start on your knees with a series of side bends. This gets such a good contraction into the side of your body into those obliques, says de Winter. Nothing really works out my obliques like this exercise. To try it out for yourself, follow along with the video above....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Laura Evans

Hate the Tacky Feeling of Primer? Try This K-Beauty Trick Instead

Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission Toner is a controversial skin-care product. Other practical benefits include easy portability, fewer chances of contamination from an open bottle, or accidental spills. For calming benefits, look for soothing ingredients like cica or pantheons. Hydrated skin is the best canvas for makeup. But incorporating toner pads into your skin-care routine boasts added long-term benefits. Combined with eight different types of hyaluronic acids, these toner pads provide intense hydration....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Adam Williams

Hate the Taste of Bananas? Here’s How To Make Your Smoothies Creamy and Delicious Without Them

Love smoothies, but hate the taste of banana? Check out these various substitutes for banana in smoothies instead, from avocado to zucchini. Plus, bananas provide fiber, which can benefit gut health and keep you fuller longer. Additionally, as bananas ripen they also become more rich in antioxidants, she adds. (You know the ones.) Youll thank me later. board-certified sports dietitian [Riced cauliflower is] great for berry smoothies with a dash of vanilla extract, she suggests....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Tammy Reed

Hate To Break It to You, but All Those Buzzy Powder Sunscreens Aren’t As Effective as You Might Think

The SPF of a product is tested using 2 milligrams per square centimeter applied very evenly to skin. Powder doesnt stick to skin very well, so its very difficult to apply the correct amount. Realistically, though, its probably even less than that. Instead, the agency recommends sunscreen in forms like creams, sticks, butters, and gels. I like to flick the brush before applying to ensure this. Plus, remember that SPF isnt the only form of sun protection....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Zachary Coffey

Hate To Break It to You, but Your Compression Socks Probably Aren’t Helping Your Muscle Recovery

A new systematic review debunks the use of compression socks for recovery. But that doesn’t mean they are all for naught. Experts in This Article Jasmine Marcus, DPT, is a physical therapist in New York. But do these socks actually work? Are there real benefits from wearing them when you exercise? According to recent research, compression socks may not be all theyre cracked up to be. Jasmine Marcus, DPT, is a physical therapist in New York....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Roger Hughes

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April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Julia Davis

Have 5, 10, or 15 Minutes? Try These Weighted Core Workouts to Build Strength on a Busy Schedule

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? A well-developed set of core muscles will prevent injury, improve posture, and deliver better balance and coordination. And one of the the best ways to strengthen yours is by doing weighted core workouts. But its never to late tobuild new healthy habits....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Erin Poole