7 tips for staying safe as COVID-19 cases rise and colder weather heightens the risk
Social distancing can get tougher in the fall and winter. These simple steps can help keep you and yours loved ones healthy.
Oct. 19, 2020 • ~7 min
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How to do your laundry and not get sick
Does your laundry carry germs that can make you sick? Experts dig into how you can safely tackle the dirty job.
Oct. 5, 2020 • ~9 min
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Families can support kids' mental health whether they're learning remotely or at school – here's how
Good mental health is the ability to adapt to changes and stress. Whatever school looks like, parents can help keep kids' social-emotional development on track in these four areas.
Aug. 19, 2020 • ~9 min
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Homemade hand sanitiser recipes that could help protect against coronavirus
With shelves cleared of hand sanitiser, many people are starting to to make their own.
March 16, 2020 • ~5 min
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Preventing the spread of coronavirus starts with basic hygiene
Health experts highlight basic hygiene measures to prevent infection spread of the new coronavirus that has affected more than 90,000 around the world.
March 5, 2020 • ~6 min
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COVID-19: What you should and shouldn’t do now
Don't panic. Avoid crowds. Wash your hands. These are just a few of the tips experts share to help you get COVID-19 preparation right.
March 4, 2020 • ~5 min
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Harvard researchers find ways to improve on soap and water
Harvard researchers have devised what they hope is a better way to disinfect hands, using tiny aerosolized nanodroplets of water and nontoxic disinfectants that not only leave hands sterile, but use so little water the hands stay dry.
Jan. 23, 2020 • ~11 min
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