You may be practicing social distancing, but because you live in the big city there are moments when you might need to take public transport. The question you're probably asking yourself is whether taking trains, buses, or cabs is safe in the age of the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
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With the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, spreading across the world, a lot of people are starting to panic. While it's understandable that people are stocking up on food, why are they stocking up on water, even in places that have access to safe and clean drinking water from the tap?
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The U.S. is now a few weeks into the pandemic, and panic-buying of toilet paper has commenced. But how much TP do you really need for a coronavirus quarantine?
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We'd be remiss if we described Glossier CEO Emily Weiss as anything other than a retail visionary. Here's the decision Glossier made due to the coronavirus.
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Days after government offices in the Chinese city of Xi'an emerged from the COVID-19 coronavirus quarantine, officials say they picked up a spike in the number of appointments made by couples who had decided to divorce.
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Thanks to social distancing measures and #flattenthecurve-related lockdowns arising from attempts to curb the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, most of us are facing the possibility of spending the next few weeks at home. If you're looking to start or grow your family, you might be in luck.
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When faced with packing your bag for the delivery room, it's easy to get overwhelmed and potentially forget something important. What's one thing you might not be thinking about that's actually crucial? It might surprise you, but lip balm was one of the top items listed by veteran moms.
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Reiki is meant to treat a person holistically. Practitioners claim it treats the whole body, including the mind and spirit. It's said that Reiki recipients experience relaxation and feelings of complete peace and well-being.
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Doctors recommend that pregnant women get 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day, but what workouts should you do?
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We've heard the words "social distancing" tossed around quite a bit these last few weeks as every single newscast seems to lead off with the steady march of how to prepare for the coronavirus. What, exactly, does social distancing mean, though?
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Your phone is disgusting. Think about it. You take it everywhere, touch it all the time, and non-millennials even talk on it, placing the whole device near your nose and mouth. This is the same phone most people also take into the bathroom. A 2017 study confirms plenty of bacterial contamination.
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Consignment stores may seem like any other type of resale shop. They are stores filled with used clothing and other stuff, selling for fairly low prices. So is consignment store just some kind of fancy term for thrift store, then? No, these two types of secondhand store are actually quite different.
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There are a number of things you should never brush your teeth with, according to experts. Here's what to avoid using when brushing your teeth.
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As a new parent, every sudden change in your baby's condition is a potential cause for panic. Naturally, a baby can't explain why he or she is suddenly uncomfortable or screaming bloody murder, and it can be frustrating. What does it mean when your baby's breath smells sour?
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Lululemon's athleisure clothing line may be pricey, but those that swear by the brand also say that the clothing is worth every penny. USA Today says the brand's athleisure line is "overpriced and aspirational," but their clothing definitely looks good, which is part of the reason it's so expensive.
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Their inventory covers 12,000 products that cover just about every part of a home, from furniture to kitchen accessories, soft furnishings to lighting. And they all share one trait: close to unpronounceable names which, if we try hard enough, could prove to be a crash course in Swedish.
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Buckle up for your 2020 horoscopes. The year is predicted to be transformational and while change can be a good thing, 2020 won't exactly be a walk in the park.
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If you've heard of star signs, you've probably heard of astrology. And if you have any interest in it, you may even know about numerology, too. Numerology is astrology's cousin. Just as you have a star sign, you have a life path number. But what is a life path number and how do you find it?
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Barbie hasn't taken a break since she made her debut at the New York Toy Fair just over 60 years ago. Now it seems as though her handlers at toy company Mattel think its time Barbie took some time off, and they've worked with wellness app Headspace to introduce Barbie Wellness.
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Right-handed people make up roughly 90 percent of the population, but being a lefty comes with its fair share of everyday challenges... and benefits.
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If you thrift shop on a regular basis, you may have noticed that on one day the store racks are crammed to bursting with primo merchandise, while on your next visit they may look pretty picked over. Here are the best times to go thrifting.
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It seems that nearly every body part has a meaning ascribed to its particular itch. Itchy feet tend to indicate travel.
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Consider that two British researchers actually sought to study different people and the connections that occur when they meet their kindred spirit.
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If you're a '90s kid who found it impossible to part with your beloved Polly Pocket toys — especially those of us still forcing our parents to store them — then you may be sitting on a mini goldmine, the kind Polly herself would be proud of in fact, without even realizing it.
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Getting to the stage when your baby is ready for food other than breast milk or formula can be daunting. Here's what you should — and shouldn't — be doing when it comes to homemade baby food, and more specifically, the biggest mistakes you can make.
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Do you find yourself waking in the night and turning to look at the clock, and the time is always 4:44? Or do you find yourself pausing on the page of a book you're reading and — yes — it's page 444? What does seeing 444 everywhere really mean?
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Going on a social media detox could potentially lower feelings of depression and loneliness, and make us feel more content in our own lives.
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