 A lot has changed since we first started recognizing COVID-19 symptoms — including the symptoms themselves. What are doctors seeing right now when it comes to infections? Senior reporter Catherine Pearson did a quick rundown of some of the most common symptoms, along with how vaccines and variants fit into this picture.
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You Oughta Know  Most people understand menopause, but there’s far too little support or information for Gen X and cusp millennial women experiencing perimenopause (aka the transitional period before menopause when a woman’s body starts making less estrogen until eventually her ovaries stop releasing eggs). Curious what the signs and symptoms are and how you can start to address them? We’ve got you covered.
A Minute And Change Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our “A Minute And Change” series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week’s tip comes from happiness coach Kim Strobel on how setting up physical cues can help you stick to new habits.
For example, if you know you want to move your body for 30 minutes on a Monday morning, set your workout clothes out on Sunday night. Or put your gratitude journal out somewhere where you’ll see it. Think of cueing as another layer of protection to make sure you’re actually following through with the habits you want to build. When people are just starting out, they have to have these cues so their brain says, ‘Hey, this is what I do when I wake up on Monday morning.’
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Before You Go... Read this eye-opening piece by reporter Julia Ries on how quickly the heat can dehydrate you. The extremely hot temperatures lately can really take a toll on your body, and it can happen surprisingly fast. Make sure you stay hydrated by following the tips in the story!
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