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Was just feeling stressed and anxious about life when I came across this piece of advice -- a Mental Health Day, every once in a while. @nytimes readers had these ideas to offer 👇 nyti.ms/3ueLppx

What is PFAS? That's a manmade chemical that's everywhere in our lives: nonstick pans, carpets, food packaging ... But too much of PFAS is bad for our bodies. Here's an explanation of what the chemical does and how to protect yourself: bit.ly/3R0hf2X

Teens are busy too! It's difficult for them to find an hour every day to exercise. Good news - just 20 minutes of VIGOROUS physical activity is good enough for the heart and the lungs, according to a new study 👇 wapo.st/3OVnrri

More questions answered about the pediatric COVID vaccine: - Why get the shot? - What does it do? - How does it work? - How can you help kids overcome their fear for needles? bit.ly/3OjxAxy

The #FDA has authorized #COVID19 vaccine shots for children as young as 6 months old. Children ar now e set to have access to the pediatric vaccines by next week. wapo.st/3tJexoF

👃Nasal COVID vaccines may be out and available in a few months. What to expect? 👇 bit.ly/3lVVvHg

‼️ Nine suspected #Monkeypox cases in the U.S. as of last Wednesday. Community spread may have occurred, but the virus is still much less transmissable than COVID. More info 👇 wapo.st/3x357WY

🏋️Exercising is always a good idea, but when's the best time in the day to do it? It turns out to be different for men and women 👇 bbc.in/3x0reMl

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Attention deficit in a nutshell: work for 15min - check phone - work for 5min - down the YouTube rabbithole ... If you often take much longer than necessary to finish up your work, these tips can help: - set a routine and follow it - prioritize - sleep bit.ly/3yY8wHY

Should I be worried about getting a monkeypox rightaway? #WHO says that won't be necessary yet, since the virus is not easily transmissable. wapo.st/3wJPLGw

Have questions about the #monkeypox outbreak worldwide? This article should help👇 wapo.st/3LNMYQV

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🤸‍♂️It's called H.I.I.T. -- high-intensity interval training. If you're looking for some H.I.I.T. training regimes, the New York Times's wellness section has a good set of sessions: nyti.ms/3ypl8Yn

👀Ready to work out this summer? In another proof of the saying "quality over quantity", turns out just 10 minutes of #workout three times a week can get you really good results. You just have to push yourself really hard. wapo.st/3vWO2NS

Are you a parent/teacher/caregiver concerned about the new #Hepatitis cases among children? This article might help answer some of your questions -- what are the symptoms and causes, and how worried should I be? wapo.st/3P1qcIp

Get this -- 195 #COVID19 #vaccines are in the works around the world now, compared to 38 approved around the world. As new #variants emerge, scientists are researching new vaccines to curb their spread. bit.ly/3N2NThu

This is interesting -- does intermittent #fasting help you lose weight? Does eating everything you need for the day within a tight 6-8 hour window work? Scientists are saying no. nyti.ms/3v8VWU7

And for those who DO want to wear a mask -- reasons why you should, and tips for mask-wearing. bit.ly/3EFXnMX

When I stepped on a local bus on a typical morning this week, the driver told me, "A #Mask is no longer required now." It can be overwhelming to know what is the right decision for mask wearing. Here's a guide that may help: wapo.st/3EHvzaF

It's really hard to imagine what life is like even just one year from now. But scientists say committing to a future self you find ideal pushes you to take care of your health. Question to ask: "Is what I'm doing now something I will be proud of?" bbc.in/3KcSv2O