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60% of KN95 Masks Aren't the Real Deal—Here's How to Avoid Buying a Knock-Off

Don't get duped into buying a phony mask.

How to Prepare Financially for a Natural Disaster

The unfortunate reality is that natural disasters are becoming an all-to-frequent and devastating part of life. Here's how to get your personal finances in order for such emergencies.

What Is Emotional Trauma? How Shifting Our Idea of Trauma Can Help Us Heal

A narrow perception of trauma can keep you from getting the support you need—here’s how to broaden your understanding of it.

The U.S. Will Offer Third Doses of Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines, Starting as Early as September

Here’s what you need to know (so far) about the forthcoming mRNA booster shots.

How to Tell the Difference Between COVID-19 and Flu Symptoms (Because They Can Look Very Similar)

The doctors are in to help you learn the main differences, spot red flags, and prepare for the upcoming flu season.

Fully Vaccinated Students and Teachers Don't Need to Wear Masks Indoors at School, CDC Says

The CDC is also continuing to encourage all Americans, especially eligible children, to get vaccinated.

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CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance for Mask Wearing on Outdoor Transit Hubs, Public Transportation

The new guidelines apply to any outdoor transportation area, like outside an airport or a bus stop, as well as outdoor areas of public transportation, like the deck of a ferry or an open-air trolley.

How to Help Your Body Recover From Lingering COVID-19 Symptoms, According to MDs

Doctors explain common symptoms and how to manage some of the virus' lingering effects.

How to Help India During the COVID-19 Pandemic No Matter Where You Are in the World

CDC Announces Fully Vaccinated Americans No Longer Need to Wear a Mask Outdoors

How to Thrive When You're Working From Home Permanently

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How to Improve Your Credit Score Post-Pandemic

If last year wreaked havoc on your all-important three-digit credit score, here are six options for turning things around.

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More Stimulus Checks Are on the Way, Along With More Aid for Families—Here’s What You Can Expect

Filing Your Taxes Right Now Can Help Make Sure You’re Eligible for a Stimulus Check—Here’s What You Need to Know

What You Can (Safely) Do After You've Been Vaccinated

The Pandemic Taught Us Empathy, but Will It Last? Psychologists Share Tips for Keeping Compassion Alive Post-COVID

Have the Urge to Splurge Post-Pandemic? It’s Called Revenge Spending—Here’s How to Avoid It

11 Lessons Real Simple Editors Have Learned Since the Pandemic Sent Us Home Almost a Year Ago

Johnson & Johnson’s Single-Dose Vaccine Found to Be Safe and Effective, FDA Reports

8 Clever Ways to Cure Your Kitchen Burnout—and Enjoy Cooking Again

Did Your Expenses Plummet During the Pandemic? Here’s How to Prepare Your Bank Account for Normal Life Again

What Is a Boil Water Advisory?

Winter Storm Uri Has Left Texans in a Crisis: Here's How You Can Help

Don't Put Food Outside If Your Freezer Loses Power, Says USDA

How to Convince Your Loved Ones to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine (and Help Them Get an Appointment)

Yes, Your Relationship Can Survive the Pandemic, Says a New Study

People Have Saved a Lot of Money During the Pandemic—But Will It Continue?

10 Timesaving, Money-Saving Hacks for Shopping on Instacart

These Were the Best—and Worst—Airlines in the US in 2020 (aka the Weirdest Travel Year Ever)

These Game-Changing KN95 Face Masks Are Actually Recyclable

Experts Now Recommend Double Masking to Prevent the Spread of COVID—Here's How to Do It Right

You Can Buy At-Home, Over-the-Counter Coronavirus Tests—but How Reliable Are They?

5 All-Too-Common Quarantine Quarrels Couples Have—and How to Resolve Them

How to Host an Outdoor, Socially Distant Super Bowl Viewing Party

How to Ask Your Boss for a More Permanent or Flexible Work-From-Home Situation (Even After the Pandemic Ends)

Can Antibacterial Clothing Protect Against COVID-19 and Other Illnesses—or Is It Just Marketing Hype?

Social Distancing and Wearing Masks May Be Keeping Us Safe From the Flu, Too, the CDC Says

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