In this issue: Treating COVID-19 at home, dry skin from hand-washing, create your fitness program, carb-loading diet and more

COVID-19 can sometimes be treated at home. Understand emergency symptoms to watch for, how to protect others if you're ill, how to protect yourself while caring for a sick loved one and other coping tips.

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COVID-19 at home Care tips for you and others COVID-19 at home Care tips for you and others COVID-19 can sometimes be treated at home. Understand emergency symptoms to watch for, how to protect others if you're ill, how to protect yourself while caring for a sick loved one and other coping tips. Read more

COVID-19 resources and guidance from Mayo Clinic

Frequent hand-washing? How to prevent dry skin Washing your hands frequently is a great way to prevent the spread of viruses. But it can also lead to dry skin. Here's how to protect your skin. Read more › Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy | Opportunities | Ad Choices Sleep deprivation: A cause of high blood pressure? Too little sleep affects not only your energy levels but also your heart health. Read more › Yeast infection during pregnancy: Over-the-counter treatment OK? Yeast infections are common during pregnancy. Over-the-counter treatments are usually safe. Read more ›

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Fitness: Create a program that's right for you Carbohydrate-loading diet Video: Mayo Clinic experts weigh in on complementary medicine

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HEALTHY TIPS & RECIPES Adrenal tumors should be investigated, says study While most adrenal tumors aren't cancerous, adrenal cancer has poor five-year survival rates, especially if not discovered early. Learn more Adrenal tumors should be investigated, says study While most adrenal tumors aren't cancerous, adrenal cancer has poor five-year survival rates, especially if not discovered early. Learn more Weight-loss tip: Don't skip snacks Do you feel guilty about snacking? Don't. Snacks aren't necessarily bad. Learn more Weight-loss tip: Don't skip snacks Do you feel guilty about snacking? Don't. Snacks aren't necessarily bad. Learn more Trusted health tools Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips. BMI Calculator | Calorie Calculator Trusted health tools Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips. BMI Calculator | Calorie Calculator Symptom checker Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience. Check symptoms Symptom checker Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience. Check symptoms Brown rice pilaf Any brown or black rice works in this recipe. Invest in the pistachio oil if you can. Its flavor is so intense that just a bit makes this dish taste incredibly rich. See recipe Carrot soup One medium carrot meets more than 100% of your daily need for vitamin A. Carrots are also a good source of fiber. See recipe

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