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The International Fact-Checking Network highlights some of the most impressive fact-checks published every year with the Global Fact Awards. In 2020, after counting 2,037 votes received between June 22 and 24, the IFCN is proud to announce the winners.

Rappler (Philippines): FALSE: Clean semen a cure for COVID-19

This fact-check examined a video from April where a man dressed as a doctor suggested a novel remedy for treating COVID-19. Using a study from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the video claims the antibacterial properties of semen make it useful as both a COVID-19 treatment and as a hand sanitizer.

Rappler poked holes in this claim by pointing out the study does not mention COVID-19. Rappler also referred a similar fact-check by fellow CoronaVirusFacts Alliance member Taiwan Fact-Check Center. Finally, Rappler noted that the man, Anacleto Belleza Millendez, runs a Facebook page advertising semen-based anti-aging cream.

Washington Post Fact Checker (United States): Moroccan police justified a brutal beating. Video contradicts their narrative.

The Washington Post Fact Checker came across a video of a Moroccan man being beaten by local police. The authorities later released a statement justifying their use of force saying the man had tried to ram them with his car. The man, Walid El Batal, was a Morrocan journalist on his way to cover the release of a political prisoner in the disputed Western Sahara region.

The Post interviewed eyewitnesses, reviewed cell phone video and cross-referenced their accounts with Google Earth images to find inconsistencies in the polices story. The car El Batal drove had no frontal damage, but did have a dent in its side. The police cars bumper was damaged, suggesting it was the police who rammed El Batal rather than the other way around.

Taiwan Fact-Check Center: Bomb Disposal on Election Night

This fact-check involved a video from Taiwanese elections in January, which claimed to show someone was rigging the voting system. CNN reported in January that some in Taiwan feared interference from China, so Taiwan Fact-Check Center worked quickly to debunk this claim.

They watched the video that supposedly showed a man messing with a tallying system, and discovered he was simply tallying the votes being read out by a woman off screen. This fact-check was quickly reported by Taiwanese media, which calmed tensions over potential election interference.

As announced, each of the winners will receive a $500 prize.

For the first time since 2018, when the Global Fact Award was launched in Rome, the IFCN is offering a financial prize.

Also for the first time, the IFCN decided to have a more structured voting system. In prior years, both the publics and the fact-checking communitys votes counted equally. Now, the IFCN implemented a weighted system modeled on the NBA All-Star game balloting process.

Each fact-checking organization got only one vote, which was weighted to count for of the final total. All other votes counted for the remaining . After both the fan and organization votes were tallied, the fact-checks were ranked from first to last. The IFCN used this formula to decide the final rankings and winners.

You can see the full results here.

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WATERTOWN, Mass., June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tufts Health Plan Foundation board approved an additional $900,000 to support recovery and rebuilding efforts addressing the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Connecticut. The Foundation's commitment to COVID-19 response now reaches nearly $2 million.

"Even as we grapple with the effects of the virus, we must consider future implications," said Tom Croswell, president and CEO of Tufts Health Plan. "This crisis draws attention to deeply rooted systemic health disparities. This additional funding will support nonprofit organizations in their work to address the health and wellbeing of people in communities across the region."

The Foundation also announced 13 new grants, totaling $1.7 million for support of collaborative community efforts and systems change to advance healthy aging.

"We need to learn from this experience," said Nora Moreno Cargie, president of Tufts Health Plan Foundation and vice president for corporate citizenship at Tufts Health Plan. "We have an opportunity to think differently about how our systems are addressing community needs and how we can change the conditions that hold problems in place."

The new grants go to:

The Foundation continues a two-for-one match for donations by Tufts Health Plan employees and board members to organizations addressing the coronavirus pandemic. This match now is expanded and includes donations to nonprofits working on anti-racism and social justice efforts. Since March, more than $245,000 has been contributed to community organizations.

About Tufts Health Plan FoundationEstablished in 2008, Tufts Health Plan Foundation supports the health and wellness of the diverse communities we serve. The Foundation has given more than $40 million to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island nonprofits that promote healthy living with an emphasis on older people and will give more than $5 million to community organizations this year. The Foundation began funding in New Hampshire in 2016 and in Connecticut in 2019. Tufts Health Plan Foundation funds programs that move communities toward implementing age-friendly policies and practices that are relevant, focus on older people, and include them in community solutions. Visit http://www.tuftshealthplanfoundation.org for grant program information and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

About Tufts Health PlanTufts Health Plan is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing innovative, high-quality health care coverage. Staying true to our mission of improving the health and wellness of the diverse communities we serve, we touch the lives of more than 1.14 million members in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Connecticut through employer-sponsored plans; Medicare; Medicaid and Marketplace plans, offering health insurance coverage across the life span regardless of age or circumstance. We are continually among the top health plans in the country based on quality and member satisfaction. Our Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO and Senior Care Options plans received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the highest rating possible.* Our commercial HMO/POS and Massachusetts PPO plans are rated 5 out of 5 the highest rating possible by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).** Our Medicaid plan is rated 4.5 out of a possible 5.***

To learn more about how we're redefining what a health plan can do, visit http://www.tuftshealthplan.com/whatwedo. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTubeand LinkedIn.

*Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-Star rating system. Star Ratings are calculated each year and may change from one year to the next. For more information on plan ratings, go to http://www.medicare.gov. Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO plans received 5 out of 5 stars for contract years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.**NCQA's Private Health Insurance Plan Ratings 20192020***NCQA's Medicaid Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2019-2020.

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Across the world, gym lovers are looking forward to their gradual return to their facilities. In different countries, the stringent stay-at-home restrictions put in place to combat COVID-19 are slowly being lifted. Restaurants, parts of the travel industry, and yes, gyms, are in the process of reopening. But following all the global changes that came with the restrictions, eager gym goers will likely be returning to a setup that looks very different from what they remember.

Theres also a measure of uncertainty around whether it will, in fact, be safe to head back to the combination of spinning rooms, weight sections, and public bathrooms. And for good reason. After all, the gym tends to be a place where bacteria like to congregate. According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, about 25% of surfaces tested in four different athletic training facilities (or gyms) featured a variety of germs. It included various pathogens, the flu virus, and other drug-resistant bacteria. On top of that, experts are warning of the coming of a second wave of coronavirus if restrictions are lifted too early. All in all, its safe to say that while you may be eagerly anticipating your next spin class, its best to approach the gym with caution.

In light of the lifting of restrictions for several public spaces, various medical professionals and organizations have released important safety advice regarding how to return to the gym. For your own safety and that of the surrounding people, its important to understand how to adapt to the new environment.

Depending on with whom your gym membership is, you will probably be receiving some of this information a while before the reopening of their doors. The Mayo Clinic recommends calling ahead and finding out whether they have implemented a limit on how many members are allowed at once. Make sure you are familiar with their guidelines on matters like social distancing. This way, you can follow them safely.

Also, check the following aspects with the gym staff:

If you used to attend group classes, ask about whether they will still be offered. If so, find out how many people will be allowed in a group so you can plan accordingly.

Its important that we realize there is a risk involved in going back to the gym. This is because much of the way we exercise has to do with touch, particularly if weights, rollers, mats, or stationary bikes are involved. Gym equipment can be difficult to clean properly, and this can increase your risk of getting infected. Implementing hygiene practices can help to reduce this, but its hard to eliminate completely.

Make sure your hands are clean before entering the gym. Try to avoid touching anything when you sign in, as this is where a lot of germs can collect. If your gym does not provide it for members, it may help to carry a disinfectant with you. That way, you can clean any equipment after youve used it. Use your own water bottle, and try to avoid the drinking fountain.

Its likely that your gym will have changed the setup so that users will be able to use the available equipment while remaining the recommended 6 feet (1.83 m) away from one another. Speaking to The New York Times, Dr. Deverick Anderson said that stationary bikes, treadmills, and elliptical machines can be taped off, removed from service, or moved apart to enable social distancing. Dr. Anderson is a professor of medicine and the director of the Duke Center for Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C.

In the interest of keeping members a safe distance from one another, its important that your gym has good ventilation. When we exercise, heavy breathing produces lots of respiratory droplets. These can remain on the surfaces of the gym even after our session has ended. Dr. Blocken from the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands and KU Leuven in Belgium, recommends that the gym be well-ventilated. It should also preferably use a system that constantly refreshes the inside air with filtered air from outside. Otherwise, wide-open doors on both sides of the room should provide adequate ventilation.

The Mayo Clinic recommends that if you are at risk of illness, you wait before going back to the gym. Instead, opt for virtual classes if they are available, or make use of YouTube classes online. If you are showing any symptoms of the virus, self-isolate and get rest for at least two weeks before considering going to the gym again.

Considering youll probably need to book out a gym session, you need to structure your day so that you can optimize your fitness. Even with the limitations you might now be subject to. The benefits of working out on a physical and mental level are worth it. Click on this link to find out how you can get your best workout even when you dont feel like it.

May, G. 2020. Is it safe to go back to the gym? The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/13/well/move/coronavirus-gym-safety.html

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Who knew that a celebrity facialist could be just a click away?

Imagine: Youre covered in terry cloth, waiting for your aesthetician on their padded table in a dark, quiet room. They cleanse your skin and with the gentlest tone of voice tell you exactly which treatments will return your face and dcolletage to their most even, glowiest state. As they start to massage your forehead and jowls, your mind slips away in total bliss, each layer of product feeling like a weighted blanket for the soul. Can you tell that we really miss professional facials?

Although there are some skin-care treatments that we can manage at home, like extractions and a series of masks, theres nothing quite like the touch of a trained professional. Even with stay-at-home orders slowly lifting throughout the world, some of you might still have a few weeks, if not months, before you can safely visit your favorite facialist again. So how do we up the ante and deliver those same spa-like cleansing, toning, and brightening results from home? Luckily, aestheticians and skin-care studios have taken to the internet to provide their expertise and step-by-step instructions via email or Zoom. These can range from one-on-one consultations to group classes depending on your skin type or concern. Not only are you giving your skin some much-needed love and attention, but youre also supporting the people whose businesses might still be closed for the foreseeable future. Its a win-win!

If youre looking to gain insight from industry professionals on what to do with your skin during a quarantine, check out seven of our favorite online skin-care courses and consultations right now.

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The founders of Clearstem Skincare, Kayleigh Clark and Danielle Gronich, understand that there are more factors than just your cleanser that may be causing acne. Ditch Your Acne determines the root cause of acne in an individual by assessing a clients gut health, nutrition, supplements, products, hormones, and lifestyle. Whether youre looking for a summer glow-up, youre a new mom, a bride-to-be, or a healthcare practitioner, there is a specific course tailored to meet every one of your needs.

Rene Rouleau is no stranger to online skin care; Rouleau initially launched My Skin Prescription in 2012. The six-week program includes video consultations with an aesthetician, where they help an individual tackle their top skin concerns through skin assessments, product recommendations, and nutritional advice. Pro tip: Your consultation with an aesthetician is free when you purchase $100 in skin-care products at the time of your appointment. You may as well buy the productsall of Rene Rouleaus formulas are legendary.

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Although gua sha has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for years, it has gained popularity here in the States in the past few years. Heres why: It rids the skin of fluid buildup, stimulates blood circulation, and helps to massage tension away from muscles. Skin looks more taught and sculpted, especially if you use your tool regularly. For those of you who are struggling to master the proper techniques of gua sha, consider the Gua Sha workout from Face Gym. They use a variety of electrical and manual tools to sculpt, massage, and depuff your face, so you look more rested and glowy, fast.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to receive a facial by the same person who treats both Rooney Mara and Uma Therman? Well, we have some exciting news for youcelebrity facialist (and skin-care guru) Joanna Czech is now offering online consultations, where you can speak with her about your skin-care goals. After Czech analyzes your skin condition, you will receive an email with an at-home skin-care routine specifically tailored for you, including product recommendations and best practices. Youll look like a movie star in no time.

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Despite living in quarantine, many people are still finding it challenging to reserve an hour or two for themselves, let alone to attend a Zoom facial meeting. The Healthy Aging Consultation at Art of Skincare is done through email only, making it extremely accessible to everyone despite your busy schedule. Aesthetician Jeana determines the perfect at-home anti-aging routine based on their Healthy Aging quiz and photos of your skin.

Monastery is a skin-care brand founded by Athena Hewett, an aesthetician, massage therapist, and herbalist who uses holistic approaches to heal and restore balance in the skin. She also created Shelter Facials, which are step-by-step guides to at-home treatments using Monastery products. We recommend the balancing glow facialit properly exfoliates and restores your skin to an otherworldly glow.

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Monsoon means greenery and it is always soothing to enjoy the nature at it's best. But during the Monsoon there is a nip in the temperature which also results some ailments. However, there are cures also and if you include some herbs and spices in your daily routine then your chances of falling sick will be less.

We be sharing with you all the herbs and spices which not only add flavors in our food but also gives us that instant boost to make our immunity system strong.

1. Turmeric: Rich with anti-inflammatory, anti-aging properties, turmeric is very good to include in your Monsoon diet. This spice prevents us from malaria, gastric issues.

2. Garlic: The spice is very effective on the immune system. It has anti fungal property and can be added in food in various forms. You can add garlic in vegetables, chutney and also soups.

3. Ginger: This herbs is used in many medicine. Very effective in combating chills, fever, congestions and has anti-viral properties.

4. Pepper: The spice gives relief from.nasal congestion, cough and cold. Add this spice in rasam, kichdhi for the taste also.

5. Lemongrass: Often referred as fever grass, this helps in treating fever and cold. The herb also useful in treating stomach illness and wounds.

Indian herbs are world recognized for treating many disease. They are even included in many medicines.

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