Eighty percent of the people who’ve died in China were over the age of 60. Three-quarters of those had a preexisting condition that likely made them less prepared to fight the disease. Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, head of WHO’s emerging diseases and zoonosis unit, put it bluntly: “Increasing age increases the risk for death.” She also said that being over 80 is the highest single risk factor for dying from the infection....

“What would you recommend getting someone very special, like a spouse, for their birthday? Or how would you spoil them on their birthday?” Bell asked her husband, who turned 44 on January 2, during a segment that DeGeneres called “Ask Dr. Dax.” After joking, “In the bedroom?” (which his wife reassured him that she had “covered”), he gave a more serious, heartfelt response: “I would say please, please, please give that person love and support for 11 years, give them two beautiful baby girls....

The SimpliSafe system is so thorough, it’s pretty much all you need. It’s ready to use right out of the box. You do not need a contract to use it, which is a serious money-saving bonus. It has a powerful alarm. And the SimpliCam security camera lets you see what’s happening at home anytime and comes with a built-in stainless steel shutter for complete control over privacy. It has motion sensors that detect motion within 30 feet, and has a 90 degree field of vision....

The protest — in which about 70 employees walked out in California and dozens of others did the same across the United States, many also virtually by walking away from their computers, follows an at-first private dispute within the company that turned public — and an onslaught of criticism toward the company about their inaction to fight for the rights of LGBTQIA+ kids in the state of Florida and their donations to anti-LGBTQIA+ politicians....

According to Parrot Analytics, which measures “demand expressions” to reflect viewership, desire, and engagement of a series, Netflix’s Stranger Things has been the top runner for 21 straight weeks. The series has been at the top of Parrot Analytics’ weekly list for the most in-demand original streaming show in the US that entire time… that is until Disney+ came along. Data from Parrot Analytics shows that The Mandalorian had over 100 million demand expressions during the week of November 17 through the 23rd....

But while The Muppet Show remains an undisputed classic, its debut on Disney+ has not received much attention and while that may come as a surprise to longtime fans, the inconspicuous launch demonstrates Disney’s ongoing struggle to figure out exactly what it wants to do with the Muppets. There was a time when the Muppets was one of the defining franchises in kid’s entertainment, which is part of what caused Disney to purchase the intellectual property in 2004 after licensing the Muppets for most of the 90s....

Titled “Rudolph the Marginalized Reindeer,” the video addresses how both Santa and Rudolph’s dad, Donner, shame the young buck for his red nose. “Former fans are pointing out Rudolph’s father verbally abuses him,” it says, referencing the fact that Rudolph was forced to flee his home until his nose became useful to the others. The clip goes on to point out other troubling scenes, like when the school coach tells the other reindeer, “From now on, gang, we won’t let Rudolph join in any reindeer games, right?...

This story was submitted by a Fatherly reader. Opinions expressed in the story do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Fatherly as a publication. The fact that we’re printing the story does, however, reflect a belief that it is an interesting and worthwhile read. While parents often paint the picture of glorious moments with their children and rant about the absolute joy that oozes out from the bond between them, parenting can also be descried in numerous other ways which aren’t so pretty....

The Phone. The Phone. The f**king phone. My son already worships it. Can you blame him? If you were dropped onto this earth and the Large Ones who feed were constantly worshipping a glowing rectangle, what would you assume? “The Large Ones pay deference to this God. All hail, the Glowing Rectangle! Let’s shove it in our mouth!” The battle to save our children and ourselves from the onslaught of addictive technology is the modern parents Sisphisian task....

“First and foremost, we’re loving parents but we’re also humble parents. We lead with what we don’t know. We get things wrong,” says Union. When Wade’s daughter Zaya Wade (from an earlier relationship) came out as transgender last year, her folks stepped back and let her find her way while also unwaveringly supporting her; they’re now vocal and engaged activists in the LGBTQ+ community through their Wade Family Foundation. And when Kaavia’s very singular personality began emerging, with the toddler dubiously appraising most things in her life with suspicion and trepidation, Union and Wade wrote a book about it....

We know that Easter is more than just sugary sweets. It’s about gathering with family and making memories with the kids. But between jellybeans, bunny-shaped marshmallows, and the beautiful combo of peanut butter and chocolate, it’s impossible to deny it’s one of the best holidays for tasty treats. Of course, it’s hard to choose a favorite – we love them all – but a new map shows that some are more regionally loved treats than others, according to Instacart....

With Election Day quickly approaching, it’s very understandable to find yourself more anxious, more on edge. It’s also easy for those feelings to manifest as shortness or anger aimed at the people we love. Of course, that is the last thing our families need or that we want to provide them. So how do you keep yourself healthy and present? Take some deep breaths and follow the suggestions laid out below....

“A lot of people treat me differently and I’m the same nerdy kid as a few months ago,” says Lindenberger. “I’m just a normal kid who plays Dungeons and Dragons reads books, and watches Netflix.” But now that he’s been vaccinated, Lindenberger’s biggest challenge is maintaining that normalcy. He’s back in high school in Ohio — catching up on homework, working part-time at Chipotle, and preparing to ask a girl to prom — and also all over the press....

In the mid-1990s, cases surged to 1.2 cases per 100,000 people. Babies faced the most danger, but teens and young adults were also at high risk, often falling victim to the disease in their college dorm rooms, where students lived in group settings in close proximity. Thankfully, the disease landscape has changed dramatically since the introduction of the meningitis vaccinein 2005. As of 2019, cases were barely 10 percent of what they had once been two decades ago....

Libecki brings the same dedication to parenting and he even brought his 14-year-old daughter, Lilly, along on his excursions to places like Antarctica and Peru. He’s been named National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and is widely revered by the world’s top explorers, but of his most prized honor is winning a “Father of the Year” award at his daughter’s school near Salt Lake City, Utah. Here’s his advice on tackling your next great adventure, whether that’s braving a far-flung jungle voyage or just getting back in the gym....

My wife and I just moved cross country and I started a new job while she is forgoing employment to stay at home to care for our 1-year-old. When I am off work and at home, I can’t bring myself to ask my wife for the time I need to do things for myself. I work 12-hour days and on those days I wake up before my son does and come home after he’s been put to bed....

I need help because my toddler won’t sleep. She just transitioned into her big girl bed and her favorite part about it is that she can just get out of it and come into our room. Every night is a struggle to get over this sleep regression and an even bigger struggle to get her to stay in bed. My wife and I are losing our minds. Any suggestions? Neil Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ah, yes, the good old toddler-bed sleep regression....

Which is why fielding drills are so important to keeping kids sharp defensively and engaged in practice. And to determine which five fielding drills are best for fine-tuning skills, Fatherly turned to Mike Belmont, a pitching and defensive coach at The Baseball Center, and Mike Randazzo, coach of the Fairfield (Connecticut) American All-Stars, for their favorites. Start With the Basic Infield/Outfield Drill “Obviously, the easiest thing to do is hit ground balls and fly balls,” says Belmont, but it involves more than just standing behind home plate and whacking away with a Fungo bat....

Naturally, you can imagine our excitement when FluidStance offered to send over one of their kid-sized Grade balance boards for a test ride. The temps were starting to dip, and the timing was perfect. Now, FluidStance decks are made primarily for adults stuck in the office all day. They’re designed to help people “engage in natural movement” at their standing desks and claim to help improve happiness, burn calories, and expand your range of motion, among other things ⏤ all while getting your work done....