The items doctors ALWAYS keep in their medicine cabinets

If you’re fully vaccinated, chances are you’ve felt extremely frustrated about the state of the pandemic lately. I know I certainly do. After all, we did our part by rolling up our sleeves to get the COVID-19 shots.

If you’re feeling helpless right now, read this piece by reporter Julia Ries. She spoke with experts on how you can continue to help curb the pandemic without sacrificing your mental health. This advice may be exactly what you need to feel more in control this week.

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You Oughta Know

Forget trendy supplements. You only need a few essentials to stay healthy. Curious what the experts keep on hand? Reporter Nicole Pajer asked doctors to share what staples they personally keep stocked at home.

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 psychologist Shelby Harris on how to keep your daily morning routine going on the weekends so you don’t screw up your whole week:

Kids are frequently a helpful routine alarm, but if that’s not in the mix, consider signing up for a workout class in the morning or meeting a friend for coffee, or even doing your laundry in the building on Saturday morning because it is quiet. Accountability is very helpful in beginning a routine.

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Before You Go...

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the authorization of a third COVID vaccine dose for certain people who are immunocompromised. So what does this mean for you? Will everyone else be eligible soon? What happens if you got the Johnson & Johnson shot? Read this piece by senior reporter Catherine Pearson for all the answers.

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