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Mens health
11 Aug 2024
People have gotten pretty inventive with how they protect themselvesand othersagainst COVID-19. You'll <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a31224056/make-your-own-medical-mask/" id="b6a49209-6372-3df4-a1e0-8c83a347cf7b"> find masks made out of socks </a> , t-shirts, and old underwear. Now, magician Andy Clockwise takes creativity to a new level with his DIY Krispy Kreme face shield.
This Krispy Kreme COVID-19 Face Shield is Genius
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
Walmart shoppers will be <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a32585286/men-less-likely-to-wear-masks/" id="5234569d-b8d4-3e2d-a079-5d3ddab37292"> required to wear masks </a> inside its stores, including Sam's Club, starting next week, according to the company.
Walmart Customers Will Need to Wear Face Masks Now
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
Mosquitoes are known to transmit viruses, such as <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19517177/men-and-the-zika-virus/" id="5cc59ff9-589c-3d5a-adbc-0840c7efd8a6"> Zika </a> and West Nile. And with the current pandemic, you may be wondering whether the pests carry the novel coronavirus, too.
Do Mosquitoes Transmit COVID-19?
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
You want to be careful about the brand of <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a31228344/homemade-hand-sanitizer/" id="6721cb55-16d1-34cf-a5e2-92c493f2066b"> hand sanitizer </a> you buy, according to the <a href="https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-updates-hand-sanitizers-methanol" id="a4d9972d-d25e-35c3-a48d-9207461367ac"> Food and Drug Administration </a> . The agency says consumers should avoid more than a dozen brands that contain methanol, which can be toxi...
Avoid These Toxic Hand Sanitizers
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
Every guy should have a solid cast iron pan. In fact, a cast-iron skillet is <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/g19548592/kitchen-tools-every-man-needs/" id="44d1b3c1-ecfa-3e4b-ab7c-d7f47ac81f7d"> an essential tool </a> in any kitchen. Whip up steak, <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a19537995/high-protein-fish-weight-loss/" id="19545b0f-ff17-3b0a-a20a-d6b7d680bbca"> fish </a> , veggies, <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a19525081/homemade-pizza-recipe...
Don't Miss Amazon's Secret Le Creuset Skillet Sale
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
Mikhail Varshavski, D.O., or <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a31788094/doctor-mike-varshavski-youtube-coronavirus-covid-19/" id="7339630d-8d12-38f4-a75e-2d0924744833"> Doctor Mike </a> , is known for fact-checking popular claims about health. More than five million YouTube subscribers watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QHWhjbe5fGJEPz3sVb6nw" id="315473bf-cf8d-3d70-ac69-1047e3bc7b16"> Doctor Mike's channel </a> for entertaining, fact-based guidance.
The President Is Wrong About 3 Coronavirus Claims
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
You may think that <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/g19545131/symptoms-of-depression-in-men/" id="87e3b63a-cdcf-3e7b-a472-db551df8b286"> people with depression </a> never laugh or experience happinessbut that's just a misperception, according to psychiatrist Tracey Marks, M.D.
Why You Might Be Depressed and Not Know
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
America is in the midst of reopening, and you may start resuming some of your <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a32627552/when-will-bars-open-coronavirus/" id="54f084ed-325e-39fd-ae8b-68bb99398ea0"> pre-pandemic activities </a> . It's not possible to completely eliminate your risk of contracting the novel coronavirus, but you can reduce your chances of getting sick. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/going-out.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cd...
Carry These 3 Things During the Pandemic
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
The Rock is known for his envy-inducing <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a32287594/the-rock-cheat-meals-matt-does-fitness-video/" id="89f459b1-e92e-32d2-a8bd-f4a87f3a3f3f"> Sunday cheat meals </a> . Recently, he opted to share a video of his Sunday pre-workout meal rather than the usual sushi platters and <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a19539478/the-rock-cheat-meal-banana-chocolate-chip-pancakes/" id="6767f031-183e-3c79-a866-506316ad234d"> pancake stacks </a> .
The Rock Made a Major Cooking Mistake in IG Video
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
The weather's getting warmer, which means you're probably spending more time outside. And you may notice the extra time in the sun comes with more headaches. That's because you may be <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19546627/dehydration-symptoms/" id="aa6ea9d1-0890-31d3-a5dc-51fdb1d9a202"> dehydrated </a> , which is one major factor of headaches, according to experts.
The Best Way to Avoid Seasonal Headaches
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
<a href="https://www.menshealth.com/style/g32099210/fabric-face-masks-buy-online-charity-donation/" id="6750d468-3678-3614-a5e7-2a57bb2c1180"> Fabric face masks </a> can be an uncomfortable aspect of safely working out in public. That's why Under Armour created a breathable face mask made for athletesand people who love outdoor fitness. In fact, college and pro sports teams have already started using the mask for training.
Under Armour Launched a Breathable Sports Mask
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
Yesterday, the World Health Organization announced that it's "rare" for COVID-19 to be spread by people who don't have <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a31210260/what-are-coronavirus-symptoms/" id="dd2e5703-1ddb-34e7-a985-9a25209a29a1"> symptoms </a> of the disease. Now, doctors warn the announcement isn't the good news you probably think it is.
Doctors Disagree with Asymptomatic WHO Message
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
It's been nearly three months since the novel coronavirus pandemic <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a32627552/when-will-bars-open-coronavirus/" id="d44f0a09-19bb-3854-aebe-6764dfc621ae"> shuttered the country </a> and separated families. As states lift stay-at-home orders and businesses reopen, many Americans will want to resume pre-pandemic lifewhich includes <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a31444651/social-distancing-coronavirus/" id="1efa5cea-9517-335c-a31e-b8ab292fb8...
How to Visit Family and Friends During COVID-19
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
People in every state are protesting the death of George Floyd in the hands of Minneapolis police. You may want to support the Black Lives Matter movement but feel conflicted about protesting. Public health officials say the large gatherings will lead to an increase in <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a32757461/coronavirus-covid-19-risk-protests/" id="8b1f52b4-f831-3a2b-a751-29598be4411c"> COVID-19 cases </a> , and some <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a32744171/police-ba...
5 Ways to Support Black Lives Matter
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
There's no question the <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a32723582/celebrities-bail-out-protestors/" id="082794ba-b6a9-388e-a9cc-2e877fc226a1"> mass protests </a> across the United States will <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a31444651/social-distancing-coronavirus/" id="a8ea3859-bab1-3441-a189-833453c4eefd"> spread the novel coronavirus </a> , according to experts.
The Risk of Getting COVID-19 at a Protest
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
There are many obstacles to finding professional <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a20111514/men-mental-health-awareness-month/" id="fa9d3e2f-e806-329f-a8dc-a6f0d8d7f9c5"> mental health services </a> . There's the cost, your compatibility with the professional, and their availability.
5 Mental Health Resources for Black Communities
Mens health
10 Aug 2024
People continue to find ways to create new versions of already-existing diets. For example, the high-fat keto diet includes <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a25132465/dirty-keto/" id="16500d68-d80b-33cb-abdf-96a361375ca5"> Dirty Keto </a> , Lazy Keto, and Clean Ketojust to name a few. And now, there's a plant-based vegan diet called Dirty Vegan.
What You Should Know About the Dirty Vegan Diet