braces itself for a likely "second wave" of COVID-19 this fall, many experts are anticipating a spike in cases -- but some say that may not translate into an equally dramatic spike in deaths." data-reactid="12" type="text">As the United States braces itself for a likely "second wave" of COVID-19 this fall, many experts are anticipating a…
benefits range from better concentration, sharper cognitive skills, and a stronger immune system to lower risks of excess weight gain, cardiovascular disease, and depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that people aged 18–60 get at least 7 hours of sleep every night. But not everyone can afford to sleep as much…
Along with many other businesses, gyms across America were forced to close amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, as some start to reopen, they may struggle with getting members to come back, according to a new survey. In a survey published Thursday, online broker TD Ameritrade found that 59% of Americans say they don't plan on renewing…
New survey shows 7 in 10 Americans agree 2020 is the lowest point in the country’s history that they’ve witnessed Two-thirds say that the government’s response to the coronavirus is a source of daily stress for them WASHINGTON — The year 2020 feels like a crossroads for the United States. With a pivotal election just around…
The novel coronavirus has infected more than 2 million Americans since it arrived on U.S. shores in January, and more than 100,000 of them have died of COVID-19. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers the most comprehensive look to date at how Americans have been affected by the virus.The…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…