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John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods, says it would be better if we ate well rather than take “a bunch of drugs.” That may not sit well with sick people.
I don’t pressure myself to be a world-class meditator. If all I do is set the timer for five minutes, good enough — even if my mind races the whole time. Then 2020 came along.
Federal and California rules require most private insurance to cover the full cost of drugs, such as Truvada, that offer protection against HIV infection.
Most tend to push unpleasant feelings aside in the name of good cheer. But experts say people need to process their feelings, so they don’t manifest in self-destructive ways.
Celebrity stylist Karla Welch and marketing expert Sasha Markova created a line of absorbent, organic cotton period underwear. They want to change the conversation around menstruation.
Since racial uprisings erupted earlier this year, Black herbalists have begun ramping up resources for Black people going through stress and trauma, exacerbated by a pandemic that’s disproportionately killing their communities.
Today, with gyms mostly closed, people are desperate to stay fit. But fitness equipment is selling out of stores. The solution? Go online and buy and sell used stuff.
Share self-care this 2020 holiday season with our health and wellness gift guide featuring body products, CBD items, games, and more.
A wellness and fitness journalist redefines what it means to be healthy after a breast cancer diagnosis: The experience led me to dissect my so-called healthy lifestyle and figure out what was serving me and what wasn’t.
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Job hunting is never easy, and during the COVID economy it’s gotten even harder. But what if you’re over 50? Ageism expert Kerry Hannon weighs in on whether older adults are more or less likely to be hired in today’s market and what they can do to become more competitive.
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Millions of Americans have lost their job due to COVID-19. Whether you’re looking into a new career or making your new financial reality work for you, we’ve got tips.
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What do you do when you’ve lost your job due to coronavirus layoffs and your monthly expenses far exceed your savings? Three financial advisors weigh in with steps you should take immediately to keep your financial boat afloat.
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Thinking about changing careers? Here are some pandemic-proof tips.
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We asked readers for their most pressing coronavirus questions. The topics included schooling, passports and healthcare. These are answers from experts.
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Can students safely return to campus during the coronavirus pandemic? Parents are anxious.
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It’s critically important that schools have a solid plan in place for testing, contact tracing, quarantine and treatment.
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Looking at the numbers can give parents a sense of how the county is doing in containing the coronavirus and help them make a difficult decision.
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Many of the hands-on therapies and services that special needs students received before campuses shut down can’t be adequately delivered via distance learning. Also, the state has waived timelines that allow students to quickly receive assessments, which determine the services needed for each child.
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I didn’t want a Zoom funeral. I wanted to honor her at a lovely celebration of life with all her favorite people on a sunny SoCal patio. I wanted stories, hugs and margaritas.
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Figuring out how to safely reopen schools for K-12 students is a highly complicated undertaking as the safety of children, teachers and staff is paramount. Here are the contours of what students in California will encounter when it’s safe to bring them back to campus.
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A toddler who loves you doesn’t understand how to social distance. But you do. Here are some options.
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How to protect yourself when caring for someone with COVID-19 at home? It can be done, by taking some basic and common sense precautions.
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Travelers are finding many public restrooms closed these days, due to the pandemic. Here’s what you need to know about finding a place to go when you’re on the go.
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How to politely turn down an invitation to socialize while there’s still a pandemic going on.
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Arizona, which has not mandated masks and shutdowns, has surpassed California as the state with the worst rate of coronavirus infections.
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The unanimous ruling by the 4th District Court of Appeal in San Diego said an injunction issued by a Superior Court judge erred by including all county restaurants.
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Advocacy groups warn that immigrants may be some of the most difficult people to reach during the largest vaccination campaign in American history.
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Much of December’s distress was driven by hotels and restaurants closing, as tourism and business travel failed to bounce back and dining out was restricted.
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Fresh from her breakout performance at the inauguration, poet Amanda Gorman bonds with Anderson Cooper over “Hamilton” and their shared speech impediments.
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Trying to create a social pod so her daughter could again play with her friends led this mom down a rabbit hole of awkwardness, rejection and frustration.
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She became the national youth poet laureate at age 16; six years later, she read her poem at Joe Biden’s and Kamala Harris’ historic swearing-in.
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California start-up Lucid Motors seeks to take advantage of market mania for electric vehicles.
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The new president, in addition to not being the last president, has hit all the right notes in the days after his inauguration.
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The Pegasus races at Gulfstream Park could be the model for how Santa Anita will reopen to fans.
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How did California go from shining example to cautionary tale? Its early successes seem to have given people a false sense of security.
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