Seasonal

Not The Flu, But Feels Like It! What Is Influenza-like Illness (ILI)

Influenza-like illnesses (ILI) are a group of respiratory infections with similar symptoms to the flu but are caused by different viruses or bacteria. Common misconceptions include ILI being the same as the flu and antibiotics being an effective treatment. It's crucial for individuals and healthcare professionals to differentiate between ILI and influenza to prevent misdiagnosis and provide appropriate treatment. Based on a study published in the journal PLoS One, the distribution of symptoms experienced by patients diagnosed with ILI is as follows: Fever: 95.0% Cough: 92.0% Sore throat: 51.0% Muscle aches (myalgia): 42.0% Fatigue: 42.0% Headache: 40.0% Chills: 36.0% Shortness of breath: 28.0% Nasal congestion: 23.0%

Khang T. Vuong, MHA2 Jun 2023

Wellness

How Can I Manage Dry Eyes during Allergy Season?

There are multiple strategies such as allergy eye drops, artificial tears for dry eyes, and humidifers.

Jasiah Hasan21 Apr 2023

Tips

Best Thoughtful Last Minute Gifts for Under $50 - 2023

Consider the chef, planner, and fitness enthusiast on your list. We've got options for them!

Janelle Campbell8 Jul 2023

Wellness

10 Best Health & Wellness Gifts Under $50

These 10 gifts range from card games to journals to your own at-home massage therapy spot. Take a moment to see what we've gathered together.

Regine Roquia9 Dec 2022

Wellness

Where Can I Go for a Skin Check?

You can go to a dermatologist to get a skin screening and check. A skin screening costs between $105 to $150, depending on whether a biopsy is required.

Dvora Kluwgant, MD27 Jun 2022

Wellness

5 Top Rated Air Purifiers for 2023

We curated list of our top ranked air purifiers by Levoit, Conway, Dyson, LG, and Rabbit. These air purifiers range from small portable purifiers to get rid of the pollen from your office to high-tech purifiers to help with your pet allergies.

Erica Kahn8 Jul 2023

Tips

When Should I Go to the Doctor for a Cough?

It may be challenging to decide if your cough is worth going to the doctor. You should consider the severity of your symptoms and how long they have lasted before deciding whether to see a medical professional.

Talor Bianchini21 Dec 2022

Mental Health

How to Handle Stress During the Holidays

A few ways to reduce stress during the Holiday season include planning and prioritizing, accepting uncertainty, and maintaining your health.

Ashley Brooks7 Dec 2022

Insights

Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Hurricane Damage?

Homeowners insurance policies sometimes cover the cost of repairs from natural disasters, including hurricanes, but others require supplemental policies to cover flood damage. Make sure to check what your policy covers before you need it because you might need to purchase a separate policy.

Alexis Bryan23 Aug 2022

Tips

5 Best Last-Minute Gifts For Millennials - 2020 Holiday Season

With no time left to run to the store or place that final Amazon order, it’s time to turn to our digital gift guide of 2020. Here are the best 5 last-minute virtual gifts for Millennials under $100. Peloton Membership, HeadSpace, Mira, Disney +, MasterClass, and Nuuly.

Mira Research Team27 Jan 2021

Tips

Is Christmas 2020 Canceled?

Christmas is canceled if you cannot host a safe Christmas gathering. In this article, we outline whether or not Christmas 2020 is canceled. Some alternative ideas for a safe Christmas include keeping dinners to only members of your household, have dinner outside, social distancing, keeping windows and doors open, and wearing masks unless eating, in this case, Christmas may not be canceled. In terms of traveling for Christmas, you should analyze your risk and your mode of transportation. If gathering with family members from outside your community, it is advised that everyone quarantines or minimizes contact with other people for the two weeks leading up to Christmas. Some states have holiday COVID guidelines.

Mira Research Team20 Jan 2021

Public Health

Will There Be A Second Wave Of Coronavirus COVID-19?

Health experts are predicting that there will likely be a second or third wave of coronavirus as we enter the fall and winter.

Mira Research Team9 Feb 2021