5 new things we learned about COVID recently

Although everything feels like it’s (somewhat) going back to normal, we’re still very much fighting a global pandemic. COVID-19 is continues to surprise experts, and we’re learning new information about the virus every day. Senior reporter Catherine Pearson broke down what researchers discovered recently, including when the first cases really emerged and the role that parties play in infections. Read the roundup here.

And speaking of new COVID info, there’s a new strain of interest. Experts are monitoring the lambda variant, which has spread in 29 countries already. Here’s everything you need to know about it — from how it affects the vaccines to how it’s different from other variants.

And if you’re looking for some COVID distractions, keep on scrolling for some great self-care advice, products that will save your posture and a truth about exercise that will transform the way you think about fitness.

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You Oughta Know

Thanks to working from home, my posture is all out of whack. I spent most of 2020 hunched over a small laptop with my legs crossed in weird positions and haven’t fully recovered. Reporter Nicole Pajer asked experts what products they recommend for people who, like me, have spent the last 15 months of their lives hunched over.

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 certified fitness trainer Jessica Mazzucco on how to find a workout you’ll actually stick to. (And bonus: Read the phrase that completely transformed how I think about exercise.)

Think of these two categories: Does it make your body feel good, and do you enjoy it? There are so many formats out there to choose from, including playing tennis, swimming, dancing, biking, weight training, boxing, yoga, running, pilates, etc. If you find yourself excited and wanting to go back and perform that workout again, then you know you have found what works for you.

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Before You Go...

Read this story on the most underdiagnosed mental health conditions. Many people don’t get the treatment they need because their specific disorder goes unnoticed. Senior reporter Catherine Pearson detailed all the signs you should look for.

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