 One of the reassurances we keep hearing about omicron is that it’s “mild” — especially for those who have been vaccinated. However, mild doesn’t necessarily mean what we think it does. Senior reporter Catherine Pearson explained what gets lost in translation with the phrase, and how calling the infection mild is doing a disservice to some people. I feel like I’m constantly reading and sharing negative COVID news. So, if you need a little reprieve from it as much as I do, keep reading. We have some excellent insight on exercise as well as morning routine advice that’ll help you start your day off right.
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You Oughta Know  There are a lot of opinions to sift through when it comes to exercise — and some of the most common advice is actually some of the worst. (For example, cardio is not the be all, end all.) So what’s a myth and what’s the truth when it comes to building good and consistent fitness habits? Reporter Colleen Travers got the real answers from experts.
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 life coach Susie Moore on how to use your phone to de-stress in under a minute:
Think of how often we reach for our phones every day … So put something on there that makes you feel really good, whether it’s a picture of your pet, a friend, some scenery that really moved you, or even a great meal you recently ate. Then change it out frequently, because your mind adapts to what it sees. The goal? You want to have something on your phone that gives you a little rush or makes you smile when you look at it.
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Before You Go... Read this piece on the tiny morning habits you should adopt. I often aspire to be “that girl” who has her life together in the a.m., but then my alarm goes off, I hit snooze and barely end up having enough time for a shower. I’m definitely going to adopt some of these tips — even if I oversleep, at least I can still start my day off on a good note.
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