One of the problems with COVID-19 testing is that some results may lure people into a false sense of security. The illness takes time to incubate. So, when can you expect an accurate result? What should you do if you think you were around someone who is sick? Here's how soon you should get tested after exposure and what you should do while waiting for your test results. 

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And here's a little primer on when you should tell people in your life you may have exposed them to COVID-19. (Seems like these guides would have come in handy for some people, if you catch my drift.)

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Bottom line: There's no reason to keep COVID exposure a secret. The more information we all have, the better. To fight the virus, we have to take care of ourselves and each other.

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Hope everyone had a totally calm weekend (ha) and wishing you all a healthy week ahead!

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❤️,

Lindsay

You Oughta Know

Lately, every single morning I am greeted with a pounding headache and an aching jaw. It's no surprise why: I'm clenching my teeth in the middle of the night thanks to my high levels of stress and anxiety. We investigated some of the best ways to relieve this issue.

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 clinical psychologist Andrea Bonior on how to relieve some stress associated with uncertainty. She told SELF how carving out a few minutes of time each day can help:

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It can be as little as five minutes a day. Even if you feel everything’s getting out of control and going wrong, you can carve out five minutes a day where nothing can get worse. Five minutes where you don’t look at your phone, where you won’t see catastrophes. Five minutes where you’re not going to do anything but lie in bed listening to music you love.

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Before You Go...

Read this piece on how "boosting" your immune system with supplements is a wasted effort. A smoothie isn't going to protect you from COVID-19, but this piece details the actions that can help you stay healthy.

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