Health

The start of a mass coronavirus vaccination campaign at U.S. nursing homes has brought hope to many families. But it may be a while before restrictions loosen. Here are answers to common questions. A watershed moment has arrived for many families: This week health care workers from CVS and Walgreens, …

The government has deployed extensive resources to address the spike in depression and anxiety. But social stigmas and long-term challenges remain. China’s fight against the coronavirus was mostly over, but Zhang Xiaochun, a doctor in Wuhan, was sinking into depression, convinced she had failed as a daughter and mother. She …

This inexpensive hobby abounds with benefits. And once you get good, you’ll be a mitten machine. Already an excellent winter activity in an ordinary year, knitting is even better suited to 2020, when we’re being encouraged to stay home and restrict our social circles. Picking up needles and yarn to …

In Afghanistan, life goes on as though the coronavirus never existed. “Fake news,” some say, even as a second wave has brought on a surge of new cases and hospitalizations. KABUL, Afghanistan — For Mohammad Wakil, 23, social distancing is an abstract concept. Every working day, he shakes hands with …

This week, stream Handel’s “Messiah,” listen to a conversation with Haim or check out virtual artwork from Judy Chicago. Here is a sampling of the week’s events and how to tune in (all times are Eastern). Note that events are subject to change after publication. Monday Grab an apron and …

Research of the Week Men who use fish oil have bigger, better balls. A junk food diet reduces the amount of hedonic reward we get from other sources. Less shoe, more stability and mobility in people with a history of falls. Men vary more in their cooperativeness than women. Chimps …

There’s nothing like a showstopping baked ham at the center of your holiday table. A succulent ham pairs well with virtually any side, looks impressive in your serving dish, and makes the best leftovers. The best part about a good baked ham recipe is that it’s easy to prepare, and …

The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said employees could be barred from the workplace if they refused the vaccine. Employers can require workers to get a Covid-19 vaccine and bar them from the workplace if they refuse, the federal government said in guidelines issued this week. Public health experts see …

Dec. 18, 2020 Hang in there, help is on the way Times are tough now, but the end is in sight. If we hunker down, keep our families safe during the holidays and monitor our health at home, life will get better in the spring. Here’s how to get through …