How Bad Is Commuting for Your Mental and Physical Health?
Getting to work can be a drag — but staying at home might not be much better.
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COVID-19
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Why Your Doctor Might Prescribe You Social Time
Some providers are subbing out fresh air and connection for pharmaceuticals.
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How Accurate Is Your At-Home Covid-19 Test?
All your questions about Covid-19 tests, answered.
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What Should You Do if Your Doctor Retires?
With more and more doctors retiring, here's what patients should know about finding their next best fit.
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Making the Most of Your 2021 FSA Money
More products are eligible and you may be able to roll over funds into 2022.
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Why Is Everyone Around Me Sick?
Immunity experts explain why summer colds are returning with a vengeance.
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Teaching the Nose How to Smell Again
Olfactory training is helping some COVID survivors regain their sense of smell.
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1 Question, 5 Answers: How Has Anxiety Changed in the Past Year?
Anxiety skyrocketed after COVID arrived. How have our worries shifted during the weirdest, saddest year of our collective existence? 5 therapists discuss the evolution of our pandemic anxiety.
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