Health & Lifestyle

– Manuscript – For working parents with young children, it seems like the rest of the world has moved on from the pandemic. But COVID-19 and other illnesses continue to cause disruptions in childcare. Such disruptions have severely affected these families' lives. Kathryn Anne Edwards has a 3-year-old son who goes to daycare. He has missed 47 days of childcare in the … [Read more...] about Child Care Disruptions Continue With ‘Tripledemic’

– Manuscript – Indoor plants are a beautiful way to brighten up your home, especially in the gray months of winter. But there can be a dark side to houseplants if you have children or if children visit your home. It is important that you know which plants are toxic to young, curious humans. Gardening expert Jessica Damiano recently wrote about the issue for The … [Read more...] about Watch Young Children around These Houseplants

– Manuscript – Ice baths are a popular subject on American social media pages. Kim Kardashian, Harry Styles, Kristen Bell, Lizzo, and other stars have posted about their cold water experiences. Health claims surrounding ice baths include improved mood, increased energy, weight loss and reduced inflammation. But the science linked to some of those claims is not very … [Read more...] about Ice Baths Popular, But Health Claims Not Supported by Evidence

– Manuscript – And now the Health & Lifestyle report from VOA Learning English. Working from home has its benefits, but it also has its problems. One of them involves workplace friendships. Working remotely, or away from an office, may make it harder to form friendships with coworkers. In the United States, only two in every 10 employees say they have a “best … [Read more...] about Work from Home Limits Work Friendships

– Manuscript – Many Americans make monthly payments, called subscription fees, to receive services for movies, music, and even household goods. Now some restaurants are hoping that they want to do the same for their favorite meals. Large companies like Panera and P.F. Chang’s and small neighborhood restaurants are increasingly experimenting with the subscription model to … [Read more...] about US Restaurants Start Subscription Services to Reach More People