The final Harry Potter book may have been published in 2007, but the series still gets an annual re-read from children through to nostalgic adults, who likely grew up in the '90s and '00s. So, it’s little surprise that J.K. Rowling’s latest…

There’s still plenty of lockdown restrictions to be eased, but the UK is making tentative steps back toward normality. Well, as normal as anything in our new reality. Next Monday (June 1) marks the beginning of Phase Two in the English government’s…

You may remember the Before Times, when you could hang out with whomever, whenever. Now experts are suggesting people build "isolation bubbles" to keep each other safe from coronavirus while maintaining good social distancing practices. Isolation…

During the government's daily coronavirus briefing on May 24, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told members of the public that he believed England was ready to move to "phase two" of what the government calls its "COVID-19 recovery strategy." With the…

Over the last few years, plants have held court as one of the most prized props for Instagram pictures, but as of this spring, plants are no longer accessories — they're friends, they're hobbies, and they're sustenance. Now, people are less…

It's been one of the most frequently asked questions since the coronavirus developed into a global pandemic: should I be wearing a face mask? The British public are advised to wear face coverings when in crowded places as part of the UK government's…

As COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders begin to ease across the country, many states have chosen to forgo re-upping restrictions and slowly begin to reopen. If you live in an area starting to ease restrictions on going out, returning to bars and…

Long before quarantine fatigue, meditation and mindfulness were parts of Saloumeh Bozorgzadeh’s daily life. The Chicago-based clinical psychologist practices Sufism, a school of Islam that emphasizes inward reflection and meditation. When the…

Earlier this year, Brittany, 39, and her husband Christian, 38, were ready to make their dream of traveling the world come true. The two had purchased a firetruck to convert into an expedition vehicle. Their floor plans were set, parts were being…

The show must go on  — even if the Real Housewives can't throw shade in person. Andy Cohen gave updates on how Real Housewives shows across the franchise are adjusting to coronavirus. And while some cities, like Beverly Hills and New York City, had…

In 2011, then-28-year-old Jennifer Brea started to show strange symptoms after getting over an infection. It took years for her to be diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). "I was disbelieved eight years ago…

There's no question about it: lockdown has changed our lives and transformed the way we work. And that goes for royals, too. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have adapted, taking their royal duties online, via a number of zoom calls. But not…

One silver lining of the coronavirus pandemic is that animal shelters and rescue groups are seeing record numbers of pet adoptions. In many cities, shelters are completely empty. If you’re stuck at home indefinitely, a big-eyed fluffball who…

You've been taking yourself out for walks every day, but you can only stroll around the block so many times without coming down with an outdoor version of cabin fever. But just because your local parks might be open again doesn't mean you should go…

Despite the avocado-hued reputation that millennials get for resisting adulthood or spending too much money on pressed juices, they are statistically more business-minded than any other generation before them. According to a 2017 study by America’s…

The coronavirus pandemic continues to significantly affect the lives of people across the globe. Major events are cancelled or postponed, travel is restricted, employees are work remotely, and face masks have become a part of daily wardrobes. And…

When Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the UK government's plans to relax some lockdown restrictions on Sunday, May 10, many people had questions. Under the new guidelines, those who can't work from home are encouraged to get back to work — yet…

While health officials have remained divided on the use of masks in public, on May 11 the UK government released a 50-page plan outlining its lockdown easing strategy, including advice which encouraged the use of "facial coverings in enclosed…

Life has changed quite dramatically for many over the last two months. Adapting to not seeing those you’re closest to or going into your place of work is a massive shift. But a new poll has found that women are bearing the emotional brunt of…