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s If staying at home is making you go a little stir-crazy, then it might be time to put down your remote, close the computer and actually commit to starting a new workout routine. Sure, working out at home might not offer the same feeling (or results) as pumping iron at the gym, but when you take advantage of some of the best exercise mats, you can enjoy a better and more comfortable home workout. Working out at home will not only help you release some tension (which we can only assume is building up with the current uncertain scenario),...

s Looking for a way to burn off a few extra calories from anywhere? Consider a set of the best resistance bands, which add a little oomph to a variety of exercises. Resistance bands are basically stretchy pieces of latex designed to create a low-level force resistance, typically a few pounds, when you pull on them. They used to be a therapy tool, but have become a mainstream workout essential because they’re effective, easy to transport and easy to store. Not only are they lightweight and transport easily, but resistance bands also work your muscles while significantly reducing the amount of harmful...

Here are a few tips for healthy ergonomics, using materials that are easy to find at home. 1. Stack books to raise your screen to eye level. You can hook up an old TV or computer monitor to most laptops, if they have an HDMI plug. 2. Position your hands and arms at elbow height, while your upper arms are relaxed by your side. Elbows should be bent at a 90-degree angle. If you have a keyboard, try resting it on your lap. Sit at a counter or desk that allows your elbows to rest at a 90-degree angle. 3....

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. If you have young children in school, you’ve probably worried about them picking up lice. An estimated 6 to 12 million people deal with this itchy problem every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A new Consumer Reports nationally representative survey of 2,016 U.S. adults found that among those with children under the age of 18, 21 percent said that someone in their home has had lice within the past five years.  Head lice are sesame-seed-sized, wingless insects that feed on human blood. “As...