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Navigating coronavirus restrictions in Europe requires a new set of skills. Fortunately, they are easy to acquire.

Lessons learned on a five-country European trip, from planning to vaccination rules to returning home.

Most workers hate meetings. Here’s how to make sure yours are productive.

Workers have been having more meetings during the pandemic and are complaining about “Zoom fatigue.”

Should you travel with kids during the delta surge? Consider these 6 trip scenarios.

Doctors say the spread of the delta variant means families need to think about travel in a different way.

Some kids prefer remote learning. Why in-person is better, and how to help them transition.

Two pediatric pain psychologists caution against letting kids avoid the struggles of school, and they explain why facing fears will benefit them in the long run.
  • Aug 19

What is the pelvic floor and how pandemic life could be harming yours

The pelvic floor is an often-overlooked part of the body, but problems in that area can lead to urinary incontinence, constipation and pain during sex.

Why people are traveling despite the coronavirus surge — and what it means

Many vaccinated travelers are opting to move forward with summer and fall travel plans.

Vaccine mandates are mounting — and that’s likely to affect your next trip

Travelers who aren't vaccinated should prepare for limited options — and possibly extra testing — on vacation.

Yes, it’s time to think about holiday travel. Here’s how to plan around delta.

It’s in your budget’s best interest to plan winter travel now.

Vaccine etiquette: A guide to politely navigating this new phase of the pandemic

Should I take a vaccine selfie? Can I ask someone else if they've been vaccinated? How do I talk to family members about the shots? Vaccines bring new etiquette questions.

Six ways to help kids transition back to school after distance learning

Kids may struggle with getting back to school. Here’s how to help them take a joyful role in their own learning.
  • Aug 17

What your heart rate can — and can’t — tell you about your health

Heart rate can be a key indicator of your health, but cardiologists emphasize that it’s just “one piece of the puzzle.”
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