 Researchers are working tirelessly to learn everything they can about long COVID. For many people who had the virus, their symptoms haven’t just gone away with the illness. Lingering effects like a lack of taste and smell, breathlessness, nerve pain and more are taking a toll on people’s lives months after they’re “recovered” from COVID-19.
If you know someone who is dealing with this – or perhaps it’s you who has been living with long COVID – reporter Alexandra Frost has a useful piece for you this week. She spoke with experts and people who have long COVID about the meaningful ways others can help make life easier right now. My heart hurts for anyone dealing with long COVID. Two years into the pandemic and this virus is still scary. If you’re feeling that way too, keep reading for some more advice that may provide some comfort.
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You Oughta Know  Anxiety can manifest in a ton of wacky and surprising ways. One under-discussed symptom is facial burning and tingling (something I encounter regularly). If you’re someone whose face feels like it's on fire when you’re stressed, fear not. Reporter Taayoo Murray spoke with experts on how to alleviate the problem in the moment. She also shared some advice for controlling it in the future.
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 big mountain skier Lexi duPont on the one thing she does every day that makes her feel good:
Every morning I wake up, brush my teeth before anything and do 15 minutes of breath work. I lay flat on my bed and do 30 power breaths. In through the nose and out through my mouth like I am blowing up a balloon. At the end of the 30 breaths, I exhale all my air and hold for as long as I can. If I feel I need to take a breath, I hold just a little bit longer. Then I inhale as much air as I can and hold for 15 seconds. I repeat this three times and then sit in a short meditation and repeat my affirmations for the day. I find breath work helps wake me up and energize all my cells while setting good intentions for the day.
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Before You Go... Read this handy guide on the COVID news that’s worth keeping tabs on and what you’re OK to skip. Constant negative headlines and consumption of doom and gloom has certainly affected our mental health since the pandemic began. Reporter Anika Nayak spoke with experts on what you should read in order to stay safe and what you can avoid reading for the sake of your mind.
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