One person with long COVID might have brain fog and fatigue. Another could suffer from body aches and shortness of breath. It's an illness that is hard to explain and difficult to diagnose because people experience it so differently. But one thing everyone can agree on: It's pretty awful to have a chronic illness. Here's how long COVID has shed light on other mysterious (and lonely) chronic illnesses.
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There's good news and eh news. Let's start with the good news: The COVID-19 vaccine reduces kids' risk of getting the virus and (if they do get it) keeps them from getting hospital-level sick. OK, now the eh news: The low-dose version of the Pfizer vaccine isless effective at protecting kids ages 5-11 against infection than the higher-dose version given to older children and adults.
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Creativity for your mental health
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Tapping into your creative side (yes, you have one) can help you manage the stress, fear and worry that seem to be taking up permanent residence in your brain. So why not work creativity into your everyday life? Here are four tipson how to do just that.
The bands are back!
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Put on your party hat and get your beads ready! Mardi Gras parades are back in New Orleans after a pandemic hiatus. The best part? The city's beloved high school bands have returned to the streets. I can hear the snare drum now. See photos or listen to the story.
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