The coronavirus is surging again

The coronavirus is surging once again across the U.S., with cases rising in 22 states over the past week. The big picture: There isn't one big event or sudden occurrence that explains this increase. We simply have never done a very good job containing the virus, despite losing 200,000 lives […]

Four of the most common early warning signs of vascular dementia

Vascular dementia is a type of dementia that’s caused by a reduced flow of blood to the brain. Signs of the condition may be similar to other types of dementia, but memory loss isn’t usually the main early symptom of vascular dementia. Narrowing of blood vessels in the brain or […]

Youth sports safety during a pandemic

Besides the obvious physical benefits, youth sports provide social interaction that also can strengthen mental health. But most sports require close contact and interaction among athletes. Amid the COVID-19 setting, this poses a dilemma. The youth sports playing field has changed significantly in 2020. “Sports do require oftentimes close contact, […]

Flu jab in pharmacy: Which pharmacies are offering the flu vaccine?

England’s deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam urged people to get vaccinated against the flu. He said: “Flu can be deadly and it is easily spread in both children and adults. The vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from becoming ill with the flu, especially if you […]

Sore eyes: How to prevent eye strain

Working from home has a good few benefits, from extra sleep to spending more time with your family. However, many of us will be experiencing eye strain accompanied by headaches and fatigue. Holistic therapist and yoga and meditation teacher Phoebe Greenacre collaborated with Lenstore to teach us how to prevent […]