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While those forehead-scanning no-contact thermometers may be becoming a more common sight these days, they really only serve to put your mind dangerously at ease, James Hamblin, MD, writes for The Atlantic. “The practice is sort of like spraying down the sides of buildings, showering football players in hand sanitizer, or deep cleaning an office carpet,” Hamblin notes. “These things might make us feel safer, but they may not keep us safe if they actually cause us to let our guard down....

The CDC guidelines don’t specifically say to shun the sauna altogether, but they do recommend maintaining the proper six feet of distance while enjoying it. Based on the size of your facility’s sauna, this may not even be possible with more than one person inside. And any mask or face covering you wear would be useless the moment it got wet. “Anything that can potentially aerosolize the virus is dangerous,” says Janette Nesheiwat, MD, family and emergency medicine doctor....

When the FDA met last week to discuss approving the vaccine, which was found to be 95 percent effective in a late-stage clinical trial, some doctors expressed concern that “there was not enough data from 16- and 17-year-olds to know whether the vaccine would help them,” The New York Times reports. “Several pediatricians on the committee expressed concern that Pfizer’s data so far with respect to the youngest participants was ’thin,’” The Times reports....

RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb A May study published in BMJ Global Health found that wearing a mask at home was 79 percent effective at curbing coronavirus transmission among family members if you began wearing the mask before symptoms emerged. It seems some state officials have begun to take notice of this finding, including Francis Suarez, the mayor of Miami. At a July 23 coronavirus briefing, Suarez said, “I would tell our residents—and this is voluntary, this is not something that we can mandate—that they should consider, particularly if they have a multigenerational household, wearing masks indoors, at times, with their multigenerational residents, and also respecting social distance when they’re at home....

RELATED: If You See This Spider in Your Home, Don’t Step on It, Experts Warn. Especially in the fall when they’re on the hunt for a mate and shelter, spiders are eager to get into your home, and according to Terminix, there are two ways they do it. One method is hitchhiking on you, your bag, your shoes, etc. The other way spiders get inside your home is through any overlooked openings....

Many are familiar with the age-old age-adage that “dog years” are simply seven times one human year. But researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered the actual rate your dog ages, publishing their findings recently in the journal Cell Systems. According to the research, which tracked Labrador retrievers’ DNA, in order to calculate dog years, you must multiply the natural logarithm of your dog’s age in human years by 16 and then add 31....

The new research, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, used public health data to compare how reported cases have been affected by the spread of the new variant, which is believed to be responsible for the majority of cases throughout London and the southeast of England. Not only did the findings uphold previous theories that the new strain is more transmissible than the current dominant virus, but the scientists also found that younger members of the population were more likely to become infected by the new strain....

As cases started to rise in the U.S. earlier this summer once the Delta variant began taking over and vaccination rates slowed, the CDC started cautioning that people in all states with substantial or high levels of community transmission should be wearing masks indoors, vaccination status aside. (Substantial transmission is 50 to 100 cases per 100,000 people, while high transmission is 100 or more cases per 100,000 people.) Now, just two months later, every single state in the U....

1 22 Guinea Pigs Recently Rescued On its TikTok account, the Animal Care Centers of NYC (@nycacc​​) posted video of a box full of guinea pigs. “Did you know that there’s a guinea pig crisis in NYC?” the caption read. “Just today, ACC rescued 22 guinea pigs that were dumped in a building lobby. Five of which were pregnant,” a narrator said. “Roughly 600 were dropped off just this year and almost all of them are younger than 3 years old....

1 Harry Abused Alcohol and Drugs In his interview with Anderson Cooper, Harry confessed that he turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with the death of his mother. “I had a huge amount of frustration and blame towards the British press for their part in it,” the Duke of Sussex told him. “It was obvious to us as kids the British press’ part in our mother’s misery and I had a lot of anger inside of me that luckily I never expressed to anybody....

READ THIS NEXT: The 8 Most Charming Towns in the U.S. for a Fall Getaway. The Most Charming Small Towns in the Midwest 1. Chagrin Falls, Ohio Chagrin, Ohio is a teeny river village booming with the kind of midwestern charm that’ll make you feel like you’re walking around the set of a movie. Founded in 1845 and centered around the famous Chagrin Falls waterfall, the entire town is completely walkable....

Sure, the 21st century might offer luxuries that kids in the past only ever saw on The Jetsons, but there’s something special about earlier decades that Gen Z will just never quite understand. And quite frankly, today’s youth can keep their fancy gizmos and gadgets. No matter the day, we’d choose Snake over Fortnite, Elvis over Ed Sheeran, and the local drive-in over the 19-screen AMC. If you grew up in an era that kids today might refer to as “like, forever ago,” then you’ll appreciate these 100 photos that will instantly transport you back to a better, simpler time....

Fortunately, if you’re eager to avoid putting your hands on those germ-laden items you used to touch on a daily basis, there’s an unbelievably simple way to keep your hands clean. The Kooty Key is a door-opening hook, a shopping cart handle, an elevator-button-pusher, a keypad-presser, and can be easily attached to your belt or key ring, thanks to its handy carabiner. Better yet, it’s made of antimicrobial plastic, which actually helps repel bacteria found on common surfaces....

A good sequel is a treasure. It’s proof that our favorite stories can take new, inspired directions—and surprise us along the way. From the best of the Harry Potter franchise to one of the greatest Batman movies out there, we’ve rounded up 20 movie sequels that are better than the originals. And for some more throwbacks, here are 40 Movies Turning 40 This Year. Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy adaptation of the renowned J....

Read the original article on Best Life. Eight days into 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to leave their roles as senior royals behind. “We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen,” the couple wrote on their Instagram post. It’s hard to believe that all unfolded this year, considering everything that’s happened with the royals since....

So if you’ve got a ghastly world of dust-filled chaos hovering above your head, fret not. With the handy tips that follow, you can give your attic the full makeover it deserves and use it to its full potential, whether that means storing your stuff cleanly and efficiently or even giving yourself a new spare bedroom. The possibilities are endless! And for more attic inspiration: if you’re looking to turn it into something utterly luxurious, don’t miss these 23 Genius Ways to Turn Your Attic into Something Amazing....

Here’s the cardinal rule for trash: Toss it in the trash can. “It can be tempting to use the toilet as a garbage can, but you should never flush anything but toilet paper and human waste,” says Mark Dawson, chief operating officer at Authority Brands, which owns Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. “Sending trash or other bathroom products down the drain can clog your pipes in a hurry and potentially cause the toilet to overflow in a nasty and hazardous mess....

To access Lake Jocassee, you’ll have to start at Devils Fork State Park in Salem. Whether you’re into camping, glamping, or luxury lodging, the park offers plenty of places to make your homebase. While Lake Jocassee is massive (7,500 acres, to be exact), much of its shoreline is underdeveloped. Its crisp and clean water is fed by cascading rivers from the Appalachian Mountains. The Blue Lakes, with their wildflower-covered meadows, teal blue water, and snow-kissed mountains, are reminiscent of Glacier National Park or the Maroon Bells....

In order to maximize the efficacy of antibiotics, they need to be prescribed appropriately and used properly. To avoid stomach upset, antibiotics should be taken with food—but some foods can lead to other undesirable side effects, and even keep the drugs from doing their job. Read on for four things you should avoid when you’re taking antibiotics. READ THIS NEXT: Never Take These 2 Common OTC Medications at Once, Experts Warn....

“Some people get great benefits from taking supplements to boost their mood, especially if they’re low in vitamins or minerals,” Laura Purdy, MD, MBA, a board-certified family physician in Fort Benning, Georgia, tells Best Life. Read on to learn about four science-backed supplements that can help brighten your day and get you feeling like yourself again. READ THIS NEXT: 7 Supplements That Actually Help You Wake Up in the Morning....