 I’ve been fully vaccinated for a few weeks and it feels like I am living a whole new life. Thanks to the protection from the shots and the new Centers for Disease Control guidelines, I am going mask-free a lot more now.
That said, I still have a ton of anxiety about ditching my face covering completely, especially indoors. Luckily, this comprehensive guide on what you can really do inside without a mask eased my mind. Reporter Julia Ries spoke with infectious disease experts on when you’re safe to go bare-faced based on your vaccination status.
If this doesn’t convince you to get your shot, I don’t know what will. Vaccines are worth it. Promise.
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You Oughta Know  Our gut microbiomes play a role in our overall well-being, from our mood to our digestion. Curious if yours is healthy? There’s an experiment you can do to test it, and it involves turning your poop blue. (Yes, you read that correctly.) Our friends at HuffPost UK broke down what you need to know about the “Blue Poop Challenge.”
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 Han Ren on why you should consider ditching your to-do lists in favor of a “done” list instead:
It could be stressful if you’re overly ambitious and have written down more things than you can realistically do. You may even copy over things you didn’t get to from yesterday’s list, and then the to-do list functions as a tangible confirmation of your worldview that you are unable to reach the perfectionistic standard you’re setting for yourself.
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Before You Go... Read this piece by reporter Nicole Pajer on the health conditions doctors are seeing more of due to the pandemic. Experts explain the warning signs and how you can address some of these problems before they become a bigger issue.
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