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As if we do not already have enough to worry about with COVID-19 making a comeback, flu season is at its ferocious start. The severity of the flu season from 2020 to 2021 was among the lowest ever, thanks to people’s efforts to prevent COVID-19, such as mask use and social distancing. However, a spike in flu cases is the present scenario due to people returning to work with weakened immune systems from not being exposed to the virus last year. According to the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 14 children have died this flu season, and hospitalization rates for influenza are at their highest levels in the United States in ten years.

Although there is no one-way method to get 100 percent protection against the flu, you can reduce the risk of getting sick. Here are a few suggestions for staying healthy and

This coffee cake recipe is a delicious treat for breakfast or brunch. It’s moist and tender, with a cinnamon swirl in the middle and buttery crumble on top.

This coffee cake recipe is based on my grandmother’s. Her classic coffee cake was one of my favorite treats when I was growing up. It was moist, tender, rich, and buttery, and it had a delicious swirl of brown sugar and cinnamon through the middle. I didn’t pair it with a cup of coffee back then, but after enjoying many slices of this version with both coffee and tea, I can attest that it’ll be a perfect companion for your hot beverage of choice.

In testing this cinnamon coffee cake, I only made a few small changes to my grandmother’s recipe (which–fun fact!–my mom still has on a handwritten note card). She made a sour cream coffee cake, but because I don’t

Laser hair treatment is a popular and preferred hair removal method that many opt for. It offers a non-invasive and long-term solution to body hair.

However, there are certain terms and conditions when getting laser treatment. One non-negotiable condition is that the skin must be healthy.

But what do you do if your skin just broke out before an appointment?

Whether it is a flare-up of a skin condition or cuts, we are here to explain when you can and cannot have laser hair removal.

Damaged Skin Types

Sometimes skin conditions can flare up as you near your treatment appointment.

The most common type of skin damage includes:

Eczema

Eczema is a skin issue wherein the skin develops rough and itchy rashes. It is quite common and is medically referred to as atopic dermatitis. Eczema can have many forms and types and in some conditions, the skin can even develop

In all the lands, wash your hands. The best maxim to live by is to put safety first. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, washing your hands the right way multiple times a day has become sort of a lifestyle. Also, it is important to have a handwashing ritual as we officially enter the cold and flu season.

Research on hand care has shown that the mortality rates due to respiratory and gastric diseases can be reduced just by soaping your hands at regular intervals. It is surprising to learn that there are still people who do not wash their hands on a daily basis, even before eating or prepping meals. This transpires the need for Global Handwashing Day – encouraging good hygiene practices for better health.

1. When in Doubt, Wash It Out

Squeaky clean hands are just seven steps away. Learn the seven hand-washing steps endorsed by the Centers for